Policies & Disclosures

Through policies, Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine articulates the expectations of individuals, promotes efficiency, supports compliance with laws and regulations, and ensures the execution of ICOM’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

BOARD POLICIES

BUSINESS POLICIES

COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING POLICIES

FACILITIES & SECURITY POLICIES

FACULTY ADMINISTRATION POLICIES

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION POLICIES

HUMAN RESOURCE POLICIES

LIBRARY POLICIES

RESEARCH POLICIES

STUDENT ADMINISTRATION POLICIES

DISCLOSURES

Non-Discrimination

Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine seeks to foster an inclusive educational and work environment for all faculty, staff, applicants for employment, and students.

ICOM prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, sex, color, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sexual orientation, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status or any other legally protected class status in all its programs, activities, and employment practices.

ICOM subscribes to the principles and adheres to the requirements of state and federal law pertaining to civil rights and equal opportunity, in accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.

View ICOM’s Non-Discrimination Policy

Diversity

Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine is committed to promoting diversity to help cultivate an environment of inquiry, inquisitiveness, respect and promoting the discovery of all of our differences. This helps to foster the acceptance of a rich social background found in today’s society.

ICOM’s goal is to support the culture of open inquiry and mutual respect among students, faculty and staff and will encourage our ICOM family to share and own the responsibility for promoting diversity within the school and the community it serves.

ICOM understands how diversity contributes to the richness of the college and enhances the quality of education, that all students faculty staff and administration are valued for their diversity and we all learn from those whose experiences, beliefs and perspectives are different.

ICOM will promote diversity as it also supports personal growth, challenges preconceptions, encourages critical thinking and helps students learn to communicate effectively with people of varied backgrounds. We also recognize that it fosters mutual respect and teamwork and prepares students to become good citizens in a complex society.

ICOM’s policy is that no student or employee shall be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any way and is committed to its non-discrimination policy.

ICOM is committed to enrolling a student body that will meet the needs of today’s diverse society.

Title IX

ICOM subscribes to the principles and adheres to the requirements of state and federal law pertaining to civil rights and equal opportunity, in accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended.

Evidence of practices inconsistent with this policy should be reported to the Chief Financial Officer, who is the designated coordinator of ICOM’s non-discrimination program. Inquiries regarding compliance with the sex discrimination provisions of Title IX may also be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Department of Education, Washington, D.C.

View ICOM’s Title IX Policy

Questions regarding this policy should be directed to Dale Cassidy, MBA, CPA | Chief Financial Officer & Title IX Coordinator