Bethany Lutheran College official policies and notices. If you have questions about these information, please contact us or find additional contact information listed on the individual pages.
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Bethany Lutheran College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, age, national origin, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, citizenship, creed, genetic information, disability, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission, or other categories protected by law, in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and financial aid programs. As permitted by law, Bethany has the right to exercise discretion in employment to employ persons who share and are committed to the Biblical tenets of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod and the values and mission of the College. Bethany has the right to exercise discretion in regards to education, employment, housing or use of facilities, and other school-administered programs which is consistent with the Biblical tenets of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod and the values and mission of the College. The College adheres to the requirements of Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Sec. 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the ADA policy of 1990.
Sex discrimination is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, a federal law that provides that: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” The College is required by Title IX and its regulations not to engage in sex discrimination in its education program or activity, including admissions and employment.
Inquiries or complaints about Title IX, sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other forms of sexual misconduct may be directed to the College’s Title IX Coordinator. Grievance procedures are identified in the College’s Sexual Misconduct Policy. Inquiries or complaints regarding other forms of discrimination may be directed to the Manager of Human Resources.
Ted Manthe
Title IX Coordinator
Bethany Lutheran College
Old Main 236
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: (504) 344-7745
Email: titleix@blc.edu
Josh Pederson
Manager of Human Resources
Bethany Lutheran College
Old Main 205
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: (504) 344-7840
Email: hr@blc.edu
Inquiries or complaints may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights:
The Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-1100
Telephone: (800) 421-3481
Facsimile: (202) 453-6012 TDD#: (800) 877-8339
Email: OCR@ed.gov
http://www.ed.gov/ocr