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Title IX Coordinator and Director, Human Resources and Equal Opportunity

The Curtis Institute of Music, a private school dedicated to the training and education of exceptionally gifted young musicians, invites nominations and applications for the position of Title IX Coordinator and Director, Human Resources and Equal Opportunity.

The Curtis Institute seeks a strategic thinker and a relationship-driven community member who fosters productive collaborations, is trustworthy and approachable, and strives to serve as a valued and reliable resource to students, faculty, staff, and the administration. Serving as a newly added member of the President’s cabinet, the Director will oversee Curtis’s Title IX function and work in partnership with the Senior Associate Dean and Special Advisor to the President for Strategic Engagement, and members of the Ombuds Office to develop institutional equity initiatives across the campus. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Administration, with a dotted line to the President & CEO, the Director will lead the division of Title IX, human resources, and equal opportunity services, and participate in a newly formed task force designed to support the well-being of students, staff, alumni, and faculty. The position will also have an open and confidential line to the Board of Trustees. This critical hire will be well-positioned to help Curtis remain true to its core mission: to educate and train exceptionally gifted young musicians to engage a local and global community through the highest level of artistry.

The Director will bring proficiency in both the current and emerging regulatory environments, as well as a deep understanding of national issues and trends as they relate specifically to Title IX and equal opportunity regulations. In addition to bringing procedural acumen on Title IX requirements and equal opportunity, this individual will bring strategic human resources experience and lead a team in implementing best practices for this area. The new Director will possess a demonstrated track record of developing and supporting a diverse, high-performing team, as well as working effectively across constituencies of students, faculty, staff, and senior leadership. Curtis seeks a highly relational leader with expertise in organization and analysis, communication, and collaboration.

As the Title IX Coordinator, the Director will provide leadership and guidance in support of Curtis’s goal of creating and maintaining an academic and work environment where students, alumni, faculty, and staff can thrive free from gender-based discrimination, harassment, and violence. The Director is responsible for: the oversight of Curtis’s compliance efforts regarding Title IX, equal opportunity, and affirmative action; design and delivery of informative compliance materials; providing training programs; development, implementation, and monitoring of appropriate policies and procedures; and the prompt investigation and resolution of complaints. As the Director of Human Resources, the incumbent is responsible for the ongoing planning, designing, developing, and evaluation of human resource-related initiatives to support Curtis’s strategic goals.

The Curtis Institute of Music: An Overview With an acceptance rate of only 4 percent, Curtis is consistently ranked among the most selective college-level institutions in the country. The school aims to inspire a global music community with a passion for making music, a keen insight into its power, and an enthusiasm for sharing that music with others. Curtis was established in 1924 by Mary Louise Curtis Bok, who named the school in honor of her father, Cyrus Curtis, a notable American publisher. Located in Philadelphia, a city rich in history and home to many leading arts and cultural institutions, the Curtis campus reflects the rich heritage of the school and the many musicians who have trained at the school. Mrs. Bok initially purchased three mansions on Philadelphia's celebrated Rittenhouse Square, which she then adjoined and renovated. In 2011, Curtis opened Lenfest Hall, which

included the school’s first student dormitory and dining center, as well as additional state-of-the- art rehearsal and performance facilities.

Admission: Curtis’s high admissions standards ensure that students will rehearse and perform alongside musical peers whose talents will challenge and inspire them. The school limits enrollment to about 175 students, accepting just enough students to maintain a full symphony orchestra and an opera program, plus select programs in piano, guitar, composition, conducting, and organ, as well as community artist fellows and a string quartet in residence. By focusing its resources on this small, select group, Curtis ensures that each student receives an education of unparalleled quality, distinguished by a “learn by doing” philosophy and personalized attention from a faculty that includes a high proportion of actively performing musicians.

Students receive comprehensive musical training enriched by liberal arts curricula. Students may pursue a Diploma or a Bachelor of Music degree. Vocal students may also pursue a Master of Music degree or a Professional Studies Certificate.

Students: Students at Curtis enjoy a wealth of opportunities to perform, listen, and learn among equally talented peers. International students make up 40% of the multicultural student body, and there is no minimum or maximum age to audition. In its unique nurturing environment, the school’s superb faculty encourages students at every step to grow as artists and as members of the Curtis community.

Curtis students hone their craft through more than 200 orchestra, opera, and solo and chamber music offerings each year and programs that bring arts access and education to the community. This real-world training allows these extraordinary young musicians to join the front ranks of performers, composers, conductors, and musical leaders, making a profound impact on music onstage and in their communities. Since all Curtis students receive merit-based, full-tuition scholarships, talent and artistic promise are the only considerations for admission. Generous financial aid likewise ensures that no student accepted to Curtis will be unable to attend because of financial need.

Faculty: Faculty members at Curtis include a high proportion of eminent performing musicians who connect students to life as successful professional musicians today. Their unmatched musical lineage, in turn, links students to the classical masters. Curtis has nearly 115 faculty that includes highly credentialed instructors in musical studies, liberal arts, and career studies. Curtis frequently hosts world-renowned artists to work with its students in masterclasses, chamber music coaching, and residencies; in orchestra reading sessions; in the classroom; and in performances by the Curtis Symphony Orchestra and Curtis Opera Theatre. Curtis’s reputation for excellence attracts an unparalleled array of visiting artists. Osmo Vänskä, Michael Tilson Thomas, Vladimir Jurowski, Hilary Hahn (’99), Richard Goode (’64), Antoine Tamestit, Gary Hoffman, Eighth Blackbird, and the JACK Quartet are just a few of the master musicians who have worked with Curtis students recently. Frequent master classes and residencies give students in all disciplines exposure to today’s leading musical artists, some of whom also join the students on stage in concerts and recitals.

Alumni: Since its opening, Curtis graduates have won Pulitzer Prizes, Guggenheim Fellowships, and Avery Fisher Awards. A Curtis alumnus can be found in every major American orchestra.

Performances: Performances at Curtis grow from the school’s “learn by doing” philosophy. Students enjoy endless opportunities to perform, with more than 200public performances each year, including orchestra concerts, opera productions, and solo and chamber music recitals.

• The Student Recital Series offers more than 100 free public performances each season. Students often perform with distinguished faculty, alumni, and guest artists. • Praised by the New York Times for its “otherworldly ensemble and professional level of sophistication,” the Curtis Symphony Orchestra performs a three-concert season in Verizon Hall at Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. • The Curtis Opera Theatre presents several staged performances and concert productions annually in various Philadelphia venues. All of the department’s twenty-five voice and opera students are cast repeatedly each season, providing them a rare level of performance experience. Performances take place at the Perelman Theater at Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. • Curtis On Tour brings the extraordinary artistry of the world-renowned Curtis Institute of Music to national and international audiences, with students performing alongside celebrated Curtis alumni and faculty. • Expanding upon the beloved Alumni Recital Series, the school introduced a new series, Curtis Presents. It showcases faculty, students, and alumni in specially curated recitals highlighting Curtis’s unique performance culture. Proceeds from the concerts directly benefit current Curtis students.

• Family concerts at Curtis are a fun introduction to classical music for children ages five to twelve. Through performance and audience interaction, Curtis students illustrate the essential elements of music and share their experiences as musicians.

Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to a thriving global artistic community. The Curtis Institute of Music is deeply committed to empowering students to celebrate diversity, model inclusion, and advance equity as they embark on careers at the highest professional level. This commitment is an investment in its students and the Curtis tradition. Because of its historical tuition-free policy, Curtis boasts the most geographically and socioeconomically diverse student body among all major U.S. music conservatories. It seeks candidates for faculty and staff positions who are eager to make Curtis an even more diverse and inclusive institution for its students to thrive within. In its goal to create and maintain a diverse community, “Curtis does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, genetic tests, and information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.”

Core Values: Success in meeting Curtis's principal objectives requires an unwavering commitment to the school's core values:

• Excellence • "Learn by doing" philosophy, achievable through its unique, small size • Tuition-free policy • Musical leadership, advocacy, and engagement • Institutional adaptability, flexibility, and diversity

Leadership: The Director will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Administration, with a dotted line to the President & CEO.

Roberto Díaz, President and CEO A violist of international reputation, Roberto Díaz is President and CEO of the Curtis Institute of Music, following in the footsteps of renowned soloists/directors such as Josef Hofmann, Efrem Zimbalist, and Rudolf Serkin. As a teacher of viola at Curtis and former principal viola of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Mr. Díaz has already had a significant impact on American musical life and continues to do so in his dual roles as performer and educator.

As a frequent recitalist, Mr. Díaz enjoys collaborating with young pianists, bringing a fresh approach to the repertoire, and providing invaluable opportunities to artists at the beginnings of their careers. Since founding Curtis on Tour in 2007, Mr. Díaz has taken this successful initiative to North and South America, Europe, and Asia, performing chamber music side-by-side with Curtis students and other faculty and alumni of the school. His tenure as President of Curtis has also seen the construction of a significant new building which doubled the size of the school's campus; the introduction of a classical guitar department and new conducting and string quartet programs; the launch of Curtis Summerfest, summer courses open to the public; and the debut of

an online platform for HD video recordings. In the fall of 2013, Curtis became the first classical music conservatory to offer free online classes through Coursera.

Mr. Díaz received an honorary doctorate from Bowdoin College and was awarded an honorary membership by the National Board of the American Viola Society. In 2013 he became a member of the prestigious American Philosophical Society founded by Benjamin Franklin. As a member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, he was selected by then-music director Christoph Eschenbach to receive the C. Hartman Kuhn Award, given annually to "the member of the Philadelphia Orchestra who has shown ability and enterprise of such character as to enhance the standards and the reputation of the Philadelphia Orchestra." He received a bachelor's degree from the New England Conservatory of Music, where he studied with Burton Fine; and a diploma from the Curtis Institute of Music, where his teacher was his predecessor at the Philadelphia Orchestra, Joseph de Pasquale. Mr. Díaz also holds a degree in industrial design.

Larry Bomback, Senior Vice President of Administration As the Senior Vice President of Administration, Mr. Bomback ensures the financial health of the institution and regularly evaluates the business model of the school. He oversees the work of the business office (finance, audit, human resources, investments, general administration), facilities operations (campus security, dining services, housekeeping, janitorial staff, maintenance personnel), and information technology (network infrastructure, databases, digital strategy) teams. He serves as a key liaison to the Curtis Board of Trustees and the Executive Committee. He also coordinates cross-departmental projects and initiatives and builds relationships and strategic partnerships with other cultural organizations and academic institutions.

Prior to this appointment, Larry was Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer for the Cultural Data Project. Other past roles include Director of Finance and Operations at OPERA America and Operations Manager at the New York Youth Symphony. Mr. Bomback received a B.A. from Haverford College and an M.A. from City College of New York. He serves on the Board of Advisors for SMU-DataArts in Dallas, the Finance Committee of the Barbershop Harmony Society in Nashville, and on the Board of Overseers of the National Opera Center in New York

Paul Bryan, Dean

Paul Bryan leads a distinguished career as an administrator, educator, and performer. He is a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music and Temple University where he studied trombone with Glenn Dodson and Eric Carlson and conducting with David Hayes, Arthur Chodoroff, and Lawrence Wagner.

As Dean of the Curtis Institute of Music, Paul provides leadership and budgetary oversight for all elements of the student experience—academic and performance departments, all student services, financial assistance, and the library. He ensures that the school offers the most effective programs and resources for educating and training artist-citizens and provides comprehensive support services addressing the physical and emotional needs of students. Paul has also expanded an already exceptional faculty to include notable performers and pedagogues such as Midori, Eric Owens, Anthony McGill, Craig Knox, Eric Millstein, and Adrian Morejon.

During his tenure, Paul has prioritized providing a rewarding and balanced experience for each Curtis student. Following the completion of a three-year curricular renewal process for the Liberal

Arts and Musical Studies departments, Paul initiated and provided guidance for the creation of a Career Studies department and curriculum which focuses on giving all undergraduate students the opportunity to develop career skills through engagement with the Philadelphia community. Curtis’s health and wellness programs have increased dramatically under Paul’s leadership including a significant expansion of the school’s mental health resources, the creation of an annual wellness day, and new partnerships serving students in the areas of musician injury recovery and prevention, fitness, and nutrition, and community offerings. He has also facilitated an increased role for the Student Council in Curtis’s governance and established the school’s inaugural Faculty Council—offering teachers a forum to discuss issues, create consensus, and advise the school’s administration with one voice.

Paul has sought, welcomed, and celebrated diversity within Curtis’s constituencies and programs and has collaborated on the design and delivery of diversity, equity, and inclusion programming and training for the school’s students, staff, and faculty. He has also overseen numerous areas of compliance, faculty employment policies and contracts, the Curtis Student Code of Conduct, institutional research functions, and all accreditation-related matters.

Paul continues to be active as both conductor and pedagogue. He currently serves as Director and Conductor of Bravo Brass—the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra brass ensemble, Music Director of the Philadelphia Wind Symphony, Head Conductor of the Young Artists Summer Program at Curtis Summerfest, and Music Director of the Symphony in C Summer Camp. Paul has served on Curtis’s faculty since 2009 teaching conducting and pedagogy. He also served on the faculty at Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance from 1999–2019 where he taught trombone and coached brass chamber music.

Patricia Carpino, Senior Associate Dean of Student Affairs

Patricia Carpino, as the Senior Associate Dean of Student Affairs, has significant responsibility in planning, organizing, and managing services and compliance associated with student and academic affairs. Reporting to the Dean and working closely with Faculty department chairs, she supervises and collaborates with members of the Student Services team in developing, expanding, revising, improving, and ensuring the successful operation of multiple functional areas within Student Services and responds to inquiries from Curtis departments, other educational institutions, the community, students, and/or external agencies.

Patricia has been a part of the Curtis landscape for 34 years having served full-time for the past 24 years, most recently in the role of Senior Director of Human Resources and Deputy Title IX Administrator. Prior to this appointment, while simultaneously working at Curtis part-time, she held a position in the corporate sector recruiting for a firm that specialized in securing employment for banking, accounting, and finance professionals. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and two minor degrees in Sociology and Psychology from Villanova University as well as a post-graduate Certificate in Professional Human Resource Management, also from Villanova.

Nicholas Lewis, Senior Associate Dean and Special Advisor to the President for Strategic Engagement

In his role as Senior Associate Dean and Special Advisor to the President for Strategic Engagement, Nicholas Lewis is responsible for advancing Curtis’ strategic initiative on Community Equity and Belonging, as articulated in President Diaz’s recent reorganization plan. The plan rests on three pillars: Teaching, Touring, and Technology, all in service of the educational mission of the school, and strategic decisions for the institution are made through the dual lenses of Artistic and Inclusive Excellence. This position enjoys broad authority in working collaboratively with all constituents of the Curtis community (student, faculty, staff, alumni, and constituent communities).

Nicholas formerly served as the Associate Dean of Student and Academic Affairs and Title IX Coordinator at Curtis. In these capacities, Nicholas was responsible for coordinating the academic advising process and institutional reporting for IPEDS, HEADS, Middles States, and NASM. He was also responsible for overseeing assessment methods and tools for curricula. As Title IX Coordinator, Nicholas worked with Patricia Carpino to create the Office of Title IX, serving to expand Title IX resources and training for the Curtis community.

Prior to Curtis, Nicholas served as Associate Dean of Student Affairs at Yale Divinity School, and as Assistant Dean of the College at Bard College. He has also enjoyed a vibrant career as a performing clarinetist, having held positions with the Richmond Symphony Orchestra and Williamsburg Symphonia (both in Virginia). Nicholas continues to perform with the BLAK New Blues Ensemble, an ensemble he co-founded with composer/pianist Anthony M. Kelley to explore an ensemble’s ability to circumnavigate, through improvisation, the codes and tropes of African- American, European, and music of other parts of the world in ways that produce a coherent and fresh musical product.

Deborah M. Fretz Ms. Fretz is the former president and CEO of Sunoco Logistics Partners LP. She currently serves as Chair of the Board for Project H.O.M.E. has served on the board of the Free Library of Philadelphia. Ms. Fretz earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and chemistry from Butler University, earned a Master of Business Administration from Temple University, and completed the Senior Executive Program at the Sloan School at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. A member of the Curtis Board of Trustees since 2005, Ms. Fretz became treasurer in 2009 and transitioned from that role to the vice-chair in 2016. She was elected chair in 2019. She served as chair of the Finance Committee from 2006-2019

The Role of the Director: The Director will lead the division of Title IX, human resources, and equal opportunity services, serve as a member of the President’s cabinet and participate in a newly formed task force designed to support the well-being of students, staff, alumni, and faculty. The Director will play a key role in the efforts to build and sustain a safe, gender-equitable campus climate—free from discrimination and harassment—for all members of the Curtis community. In addition, the Director will serve in a highly visible role in the organization and, as the Title IX Coordinator will have an open and confidential line to the Board of Trustees.

As the Title IX Coordinator, this role will oversee Curtis’s Title IX function and work in partnership with the Senior Associate Dean of Community Equity and Belonging and members of the newly developed Ombuds Office to develop institutional equity initiatives across the campus. The role of an “Ombud” is to serve as a confidential, off the record resource, appointed to facilitate the resolution of disputes and ensure successful participation as a member of the Curtis community. The Ombuds support students, faculty, staff, and alums and address factors that may prevent members of the school community from finding satisfaction at Curtis. The office offers an accessible and safe place to resolve differences and explore and evaluate options.

Curtis anticipates that approximately 50% of the Director’s time will be spent serving as the Title IX Coordinator, and the remaining 50% will be spent addressing human resource-related initiatives. As the Director of Human Resources, this role has responsibility for developing and deploying strategic initiatives (40%) as well as day-to-day (10%) duties. Strategic initiatives will include recruitment innovation, onboarding, talent management, leadership development, and performance management strategies. The Director serves as staff liaison to the HR Committee of the Board of Trustees and is a key member of the Workplace Safety Committee. The Director manages the relationship with the Worker’s Compensation vendor and assists in conducting the annual Worker’s Compensation audit. The Director works with the business office on budgeting and provides relevant support during Curtis’s annual financial audit. Day-to-day duties will consist of supporting the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator function, collaborating on Open Enrollment activities, IPEDs reporting, compensation administration, and regulatory compliance.

Core Responsibilities: The Director will provide leadership in achieving the following goals:

• Develop, implement, and coordinate strategic efforts aimed at the prevention of harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sex/ gender-based or race-based discrimination; • Provide leadership on Title IX regulatory compliance efforts and serve as a central information resource for all members of the Curtis community; • Coordinate the prompt, effective, and equitable intake, investigation, and timely resolution of all complaints of sex/gender or racial discrimination; • Oversee ongoing training, education, and consultation on Title IX and Title VII for all students, faculty, and staff, with specialized training for investigators and the Ombuds Office. • Supervise and contribute to the creation of Curtis’s affirmative action plan and disseminate plan data to promote diversity; • Serve as a valued resource to administration, assist with re-organization efforts, and develop strategies to help Curtis to achieve desired operational goals and objectives; and, • Build institutional capacity through the deployment of human resource-related programs and practices that build an empowering culture of engagement.

Opportunities and Challenges: The Director will arrive at a transformational time. This person will undoubtedly benefit from the opportunity to work for a prestigious and fiscally sound organization with an excellent reputation and a rich and fascinating history that is well-positioned to weather the uncertainties presented by the recent pandemic. With a growing national and international footprint, an expanding and

evolving art form, Curtis is well-positioned to have an impact on the local, national, and global communities.

Curtis’s board and administrative leadership is deeply committed to supporting the person in this role and maintaining a safe, equitable campus environment for all members of the community. The Director will join a newly formed and dedicated team of Ombuds that is ready to support the institution at the highest level. Finally, the student body and Curtis alumni are highly active and engaged, as are the parents and families of students. This environment presents an opportunity for the new Director to engage meaningfully with all constituencies across Curtis.

Some of the top priorities for Curtis’s next Title IX Coordinator and Director, Human Resources and Equal Opportunity include:

• Sustaining new procedures based on new Title IX regulations: The institution has already implemented the new Title IX regulations prior to the arrival of the new Director. As the Title IX Coordinator, the Director will be responsible for the ongoing implementation of new procedures resulting from the ever-evolving regulatory landscape. In addition, the Director will stay ahead of trends and build relationships with the Title IX community to share and implement best practices.

• Building trust among constituencies: Curtis is an extremely close-knit community. The Director will need to create an environment of trust and confidence among the constituencies served, especially among the student population. Curtis’s students are highly engaged, presenting a unique opportunity for communication and support from the Title IX Coordinator and Human Resources Department. The Director will promote the prompt resolution of all complaints and will oversee the production of timely, thorough, and transparent policy and procedural communications throughout the complaint process. The Director will also proactively implement systems and resources to facilitate safety for students, faculty, and staff. Finally, the Director will bring consistency to the role and build confidence in the ability of the office to serve the entire Curtis community equitably.

• Creating Programming: The institution is comprised of performing musicians who are incredibly passionate about their work and may need help negotiating boundaries. In response, the Director will create programming for a community that often gets absorbed in playing extraordinary music and would benefit from training programs designed to assist with socializing musicians in both professional and school settings.

Fostering partnerships across Curtis: The Director will work closely with the Senior Associate Dean of Community Equity and Belonging, members of the Ombuds Office, the President’s Cabinet, the task force designed to support the well-being of students, staff, alumni, and faculty as well as other leaders across the institution on issues related to Title IX, human resources and equal opportunity. Though there is no official reporting relationship with these roles, there are deep connections in their portfolios and should be viewed as meaningful partnerships. The Director will bring a robust relational ability to the role to help strengthen these connections in support of the Curtis community.

Desired Qualities and Qualifications The ideal candidate will bring a highly experienced, expansive working knowledge of the current and emerging regulatory environments, as well as a deep and broad awareness of national issues and trends as they relate to Title IX regulations, human resources strategies, and equal opportunity programming. The new Director will also possess a broad understanding of the procedures and policies around investigations of discrimination complaints in higher education. An appreciation for music is preferred but not required.

The new Director will possess many of the following qualities and experiences:

• Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion: The new Director will have a demonstrated commitment to intersectional issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the broadest sense. A well-established mindfulness of the needs of minoritized communities and individuals will be incredibly important. The Director will have a proven track record of fostering a culture where all members of a community feel equally valued and empowered by an environment of inclusive excellence.

• High level of organization and diplomacy: The Director should exhibit exceptional skills in the areas of communication and collaboration, time management, resource allocation, and organizational prioritization and analysis. The Director will need to be flexible and nimble, as priorities can often shift by the hour, able to juggle multiple priorities, and possess an unflappable grace that begets calmness in contentious or emotionally charged situations.

• Relational leadership: The Director will demonstrate strength in working with individuals as well as working with and across groups. The Director will have robust experience building consensus among and across constituencies. The Director will be highly culturally competent with substantial professional experience in social justice and civil and human rights issues. The right candidate will bring a high degree of emotional intelligence and a deep understanding of the challenges associated with supporting a unique group of passionate musicians and artists who can be temperamental at times, a small community of faculty, staff, and students who may require additional direction, compassion, and sensitivity.

• Strong mentoring and training abilities: The Director will be highly experienced in effectively training and educating individuals and communities on issues related to Title IX, human resources, and equal opportunity. The ideal candidate will be an adept servant leader with a strong capacity for management, coaching, and unity-building. Characteristically, the Director will be collaborative, communicative, approachable, agile, and entrepreneurial. Relationally, the Director will display both sympathetic and empathetic attributes as a self-directed leader with an even temperament. As musicians tend to be immersed in tradition, the ideal candidate will bring exceptional change management skills with the capacity to bring people along in a clear, concise, and well- formulated manner.

Information for Candidates:

Please send all nominations, inquiries, and expressions of interest in confidence and electronically to:

Shelly Weiss Storbeck, Managing Partner Tammarah Townes, Managing Associate Storbeck Search & Associates

[email protected]

Curtis Institute of Music is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including admission, employment, service, and educational programs. Curtis complies with all laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, race, age, religion, ethnicity, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, or gender identity. Curtis is an equal opportunity employer.