Nondiscrimination Statement
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (“the university”) is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for work, study and participation in the life of the university. To that end, the university prohibits any member of the university community, including but not limited to the Board of Trustees, faculty, administration, staff, students, affiliate faculty and preceptors, volunteers or visitors to campus, whether they be a guest, patron, patient, independent contractor, vendor, service provider or client, from harassing or discriminating against any employee or student of the university because of that person’s known or perceived race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information and other characteristics protected by law (“protected class”). Substantiated incidents of harassment or discrimination based on known or perceived protected class status will be met with appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal or expulsion for students and termination of employment. The university is committed to preventing or stopping discrimination or harassment whenever it may occur at the university or in its sponsored activities and encourages all members of the university community to promptly report known or suspected incidents of discrimination and harassment.
The university also prohibits retaliation against any individual for the purpose of interfering with any rights outlined by university policy or law, or because the individual makes a good faith report or formal complaint, testifies, assists, participates or refuses to participate in any manner in an investigation, proceeding or hearing under any university policy or procedure prohibiting discrimination or harassment.
This policy is supplemented by the university’s Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy(opens in new tab) which is the effective policy only when allegations of sexual misconduct meet the definition of sexual harassment set forth in the regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX). The university’s nondiscrimination statement and contact information for reporting concerns is also available on the DMU website at www.dmu.edu/legal. Inquiries concerning the application of this policy or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 may be directed to the university’s Chief Compliance Officer. Members of the DMU community have the right to direct concerns or questions about DMU’s application of the Title IX Sexual Harassment policy or the Title IX law to the Office of Civil Rights of the United States Department of Education.
Questions regarding this statement may be directed to the Chief Compliance Officer and/or Chief Human Resources Officer.
Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity
Consistent with federal and state law and university policy, Des Moines University is committed to the concepts of affirmative action and equal opportunity. The university endeavors to maintain an institutional environment free from protected class discrimination and harassment.
Merit and productivity, free from protected class discrimination, guide decisions of the university relating to employment and enrollment. Therefore, an individual’s membership in a protected class will not be permitted to have an adverse influence upon employment or academic decisions affecting students, employees, applicants for admission or applicants for employment.
Every member of the university community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment. Further, every university employee has an obligation to observe this policy as a term of employment.
No person will be penalized for good faith utilization of channels available for resolving concerns or complaints of protected class harassment or discrimination. Furthermore, the university prohibits retaliation against anyone for exercising his/her rights and responsibilities relative to our policies on discrimination and harassment.
Academic Accommodations
Amy Wilson, M.Ed.
Accommodations and Educational Support Specialist
515-271-1556
amy.wilson@dmu.edu
Digital Accessibility
Jordan Bohr
Web Design and Marketing Specialist
515-271-1555
jordan.bohr@dmu.edu
Website Terms of Use
Website Disclaimer
Any medical information is provided with the understanding that the university is not engaged in rendering medical or other professional services through the publication of this information. The university disclaims any liability, loss or risk incurred a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the contents of this information. This information is not a substitute for the advice of a competent medical or other professional person. If you have medical issues, you should personally consult with your physician concerning the appropriate course of medical treatment of that condition.
In no event shall the university be liable for any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, data or profits, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other tortuous action, arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of information available from its servers.
Links to Other Websites
There are many links that link to other sites that are not under the control of the university. The university is not responsible for the content of any linked site. The university is not responsible for any form of transmission received from sites linked to us. The university provides these links as a convenience and the inclusion of links do not necessarily imply endorsement of the university to the site. References to corporations or other entities, their services and products are provided without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied.
No Warranty
This website is for general informational purposes only. The university reserves the right to make program changes without notice. Tuition may be adjusted annually at the discretion of the Board of Trustees. This website is provided "As Is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. The university assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions on this site, or other documents which are referenced or linked to this site. This website could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Updates, improvements or changes may be made at any time.
Browser Compatibility and Plug-ins
Use of this site requires a modern Javascript-enabled browser. The latest versions of Chrome and Firefox are encouraged and Internet Explorer 8+ is also supported.
Technical Problems
Please report any technical problems to the university web administrator.
Terms and Conditions — DMU Admissions Text Messaging
DMU offers an optional text messaging program for prospective students, applicants and other individuals who request information from the admissions program at DMU.
By providing your mobile telephone number and opting in to receive text messages, you consent to receive messages from DMU about admissions, application deadlines, events, requested information and responses to your questions. Consent to receive text messages is not required to apply for admission. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of admission, enrollment or receipt of services from DMU. DMU will not ask for confidential or sensitive information through text messaging. Please do not send sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, passwords or financial account information, through text messages.
Consent is gathered through admissions-related forms, including requests for information, applications and event registrations. By checking the opt-in box on one of these forms, you agree to receive text messages from DMU about application deadlines, events, application status and responses to admissions-related questions.
Message frequency varies based on your interactions with DMU and your stage in the admissions process. Message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to a DMU text message. After submitting an opt-out request, you may receive a final message confirming that you have been unsubscribed. For assistance, reply HELP or contact DMU Admissions at DMUadmit@dmu.edu or 515-271-1499.
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
DMU does not sell mobile telephone number or text messaging consent information. No mobile information and text messaging consent will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. DMU may use service providers as necessary to operate the text messaging program, subject to applicable privacy and data-protection requirements.
For additional information about how DMU collects, uses and protects personal information, review the Website Privacy section on this page.
Website Privacy
Anonymous Visitors
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences respects your right to privacy. The university collects and analyzes general usage information about visitors coming to our websites using server log analysis tools. This information is used to help us improve the quality of our sites and our infrastructure needed to support them.
About Cookies
Our web servers may collect general information with the help of cookies. A cookie is a small file that a website writes to your hard drive when you visit that site. Cookies cannot read information from your hard drive or read information from other cookies. Cookies are used on our sites to help us analyze sessions and general traffic patterns throughout our site. If you turn off cookies in your web browser, you will still be able to access and browse most of the university sites.
Online Submissions
When we ask for information through the use of an online form or through any other means such as phone, fax or mail, we will keep your information private. Some submission forms use Secure Socket Layer encryption technology for browsers so enabled. The university does not sell or otherwise give away your private information to any third party for their use. We may provide information to assist in proper licensing of software and to subcontractors providing services to our university communities and for statistical reporting purposes.
Mobile Information and Text Messaging
If you provide a mobile telephone number and consent to receive text messages, DMU may use that information to send admissions information, application reminders, event notices and responses to questions.
DMU does not sell mobile telephone numbers or text messaging consent information. No mobile information and text messaging consent will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. DMU may provide information to service providers that help DMU deliver and manage text messages. These providers may use the information only to provide services to DMU, subject to applicable contractual and privacy requirements.
Individuals may withdraw consent to receive text messages at any time by replying STOP. For assistance, reply HELP or contact DMU Admissions at DMUadmit@dmu.edu or 515-271-1499.
Accessing University Resources Requiring Authentication
When our communities access university resources through our Internet or Intranets requiring password/username authentication, information is written and stored on our server log files.