BCM Policies
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care.
- Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective.
- Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve.
- Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
Diversity and Inclusion Related Policies (Baylor login required)
02.2.01 - Academic Freedom
02.2.10 - Affirmative Action
02.2.20 - Title IX Misconduct and Grievance Policy
02.2.22 - Title IX Misconduct and Grievance Procedures
02.2.25 - Policy Regarding Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation
02.2.26 - Sexual Misconduct and Other Prohibited Conduct Policy
02.2.30 - Accommodations for Employees and Employment Applicants with Disabilities
02.2.40 - Diversity Policy
02.2.50 - Accommodations for Breastfeeding Mothers
02.5.25 - Faculty Grievance Procedures
02.5.26 - Staff Grievance Procedure
02.5.39 - Respectful and Professional Work Environment Policy: Standards for Employee Conduct
03.1.10 - Supplier Diversity Program
23.1.07 - Accommodations for Learners and Program Applicants with Disabilities
23.1.08 - Student Appeals and Grievances Policy
23.2.01 - Respectful & Professional Learning Environment Policy: Standards for Student Conduct and College Oversight
23.2.02 - Learner Mistreatment Policy
23.2.05 - Research Postdoctoral Scholars Grievances Policy
27.4.01 - Professional Responsibilities and Expectations of Resident and Fellow Physicians
27.4.07 - Sexual Harassment
27.4.12 - GME Mistreatment and Grievances Policy
Baylor College of Medicine Integrity Hotline
Baylor College of Medicine has established a confidential and anonymous reporting mechanism for reporting known or suspected improper activity or wrongdoing. Reports can be made via the toll free number (855) 764-7292 or electronically via the internet. An Integrity Hotline outcomes report is available (Baylor login required).
Baylor College of Medicine prohibits retaliation for reporting known or suspected improper activity or wrongdoing.
Title IX and Gender Discrimination
Baylor is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all community members, guests and visitors. We believe that all individuals have the right to be free from all forms of sex and gender-based discrimination, which includes sexual harassment, acts of sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. Respect is one of the College’ core values. All campus community members are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does not infringe on the rights of others.
