Berea College is committed to creating a community dedicated to education, service, and equality. Our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is not simply a matter of compliance, but a reflection of our historic motto: “God has made of one blood all peoples of the earth.”

Since its founding in 1855, Berea College has welcomed all people to learn and work here, serving as the first interracial and coeducational college in the South. This tradition of Impartial Love continues to guide our employment practices today.

Berea College provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of their:

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Read the full policy here for more information.

Berea College strictly prohibits all forms of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. The College maintains policies and procedures, including a dedicated Nondiscrimination Policy and Title IX procedures to address and resolve any alleged violations.