Ohio State extended tuition assistance benefits to same sex domestic partners of faculty and staff, as well as children of the domestic partner a number of years ago, as a part of our commitment to being inclusive.
Here is our tuition assistance benefit information: http://hr.osu.edu/benefits/eb_tuitionassistance.aspx Ohio has one of the strongest anti-gay-marriage constitutional amendments in the country, I'm ashamed to say... It is here: http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/constitution.cfm?Part=15&Section=11 ยง 15.11 Marriage Amendment [ View Article Table of Contents<http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/constitution.cfm?Part=15&ExpandSections=No> ] Only a union between one man and one woman may be a marriage valid in or recognized by this state and its political subdivisions. This state and its political subdivisions shall not create or recognize a legal status for relationships of unmarried individuals that intends to approximate the design, qualities, significance or effect of marriage. (Adopted Nov. 2, 2004; Proposed by Initiative Petition) I was up on the legal arguments back in 2004-2006 when I was working on my master's in law...not anymore...the landscape has changed so much... If you're looking at practice trends, the Human Rights Campaign website is a good one. It is at: http://www.hrc.org/ If you want, I try to gather Ohio State historical documents...let me know... -Eunice Eunice Hornsby, Ph.D. Policy and Training Director The Ohio State University Office of University Compliance and Integrity 1543 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43201-2190 614-292-8728 Office [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> compliance.osu.edu<http://compliance.osu.edu> osu.edu/policies/<http://www.osu.edu/policies/> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Robertson, Valerie Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 9:21 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [acupa-l] FW: Employee benefits for same sex couples Oops...sent to old site first... From: Robertson, Valerie Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 8:20 AM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Employee benefits for same sex couples Good morning, all...any input you care to share will be very helpful. We received inquiries regarding Staff Scholarship Guidelines for same-sex partners and dependents. Our educational scholarship benefits are extended to employees and their dependents. UNT's nondiscrimination policy statement says "The University of North Texas does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, political affiliation, disability, marital status, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, or veteran status in its application and admission process, educational programs and activities, university facilities, or employment policies." The question being asked is: With this policy stating it is unlawful to discriminate against Sexual Orientation, can same-sex partners be granted the Staff Scholarship benefit, even though the state of Texas does not recognize the union? Many thanks. Valerie Robertson, MPA UNT Policy Manager University Policy Office 1155 Union Circle #311699 Denton, Texas 76203-5017 (940) 565-4535 (940) 369-7823 (fax) (682) 551-9758 (cell) [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [Description: Description: UNT tag line for signature] Access the official policies of the University of North Texas: http://policy.unt.edu<http://policy.unt.edu/> Unless otherwise specifically indicated, the information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the use of the person(s) to whom this message is addressed. If you have received this email message in error, please immediately notify the sender by telephone at the number listed above and return the original message to the address above. ATTN: Please be aware that when you respond to an ACUPA-L e-mail, the reply will be distributed to the ENTIRE e-listing of members. If you do NOT want to send an e-mail to everyone, please reply directly to the individual who initiated the query (their e-mail address appears in the "From" line of their original e-mail). If you wish to remove yourself from the ACUPA e-mail list, please go to this web address and fill out the form. We will remove you from the list within 24 hours during normal business hours. http://www.acupa.org/MembershipForm_Discontinue.html
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