"sexual orientation" to their non-discrimination policy, allowing for the hiring of faculty and staff involved in same-sex marriages.
This decision was criticized by member-universities of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), prompting EMU to leave the organization in September 2015.
== Environmentalism ==
It has environmental programs, such as low energy consumption, solar energy production, sustainable new construction, recycling, and composting efforts. Three residence halls meet the gold-level requirements of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).
== Academics ==
As of 2010 EMU's undergraduate programs included 35 majors, 16 teacher education certification programs, 9 pre-professional programs such as pre-engineering and health sciences, and 4 associate degrees. Both the Harrisonburg and Lancaster locations offer an Adult Degree Completion Program. 98% of job-seeking graduate from the class of 2021 were employed within 12 months of graduation.
Each year EMU offers …
