The Tufts Non-Discrimination Policy establishes uniform guidelines to promote a work and educational environment at Tufts University free of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct and related retaliation and to affirm the university’s commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative action. The University prohibits discrimination against and harassment of any student, faculty and/or staff member, any applicant for employment or admissions and any patient, community member, contractor, vendor, visitor and third party because of their membership or perceived membership in a protected category. Tufts also prohibits retaliation as a result of a protected category or activity. Tufts expects all community members to uphold this commitment.