{"page_header":"Nondiscrimination Policy","top_image":"{staticroot}files\/pages\/widener-law-4-06-199.jpg","page_intro":"","page_content":"<p>It is the policy of Widener University not to discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, pregnancy status, age, race, national origin or ethnicity, religion, disability, status as a veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or genetic information in its educational programs, admissions policies, employment practices, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. This policy is enforced under various federal and state laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Further, in compliance with state and federal laws, Widener University will provide the following information upon request: (a) copies of documents pertinent to the university&rsquo;s accreditations, approvals, or licensing by external agencies or governmental bodies; (b) reports on crime statistics and information on safety policies and procedures; and (c) information regarding gender equity relative to intercollegiate athletic programs&mdash;Contact: Senior Vice President for University Advancement, Widener University, One University Place, Chester, PA 19013; tel. 610-499-4123. Comments or requests for information regarding services and resources for disabled students should be directed to: Director of Disability Services, Widener University, One University Place, Chester, PA 19013; tel. 610-499-1266; or Dean of Students, Widener University Delaware Law School, P.O. Box 7474, Wilmington, DE 19803; tel. 302-477-2173.<\/p>\r\n<p>Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (\"Title IX\") prohibits discrimination based on sex and gender in educational programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. Such programs include recruitment, admissions, financial aid and scholarships, athletics, course offerings and access, hiring and retention, and benefits and leave. Title IX also protects students and employees from unlawful sexual harassment (including sexual violence) in university programs and activities. In compliance with Title IX, the university prohibits discrimination and harassment based on sex in employment as well as in all programs and activities.<\/p>\r\n<p>The university's Title IX coordinator monitors compliance with Title IX and its accompanying regulations. Individuals with questions or concerns about Title IX and\/or those who wish to file a complaint of noncompliance may contact the Title IX coordinator or deputy coordinators: The university's Title IX coordinator is Director for Employee Relations Grace Karmiol, One University Place, Chester, PA 19013; tel. 610-499-1301; e-mail <a href=\"mailto:gckarmiol@widener.edu\">gckarmiol@widener.edu<\/a>. The university has also appointed several deputy Title IX coordinators: For Athletics: Assistant Director of Athletics Larissa Gillespie, One University Place, Chester, PA 19013; tel. 610-499-4434; e-mail <a href=\"mailto:lagillespie@widener.edu\">lagillespie@widener.edu<\/a>. For students and employees on the Wilmington, DE, campus: Associate Dean for Student Services Susan Goldberg, Widener University Delaware Law School, 4601 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803; tel. 302-477-2173; e-mail <a href=\"mailto:slgoldberg@widener.edu\">slgoldberg@widener.edu<\/a>. For students and employees on the Harrisburg, PA, campus: Director of Student Organizations Mary Catherine Scott, Widener University Commonwealth Law School, 3800 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA 17106; Tel: 717.541.3952; Email: <a href=\"mailto:mcscott9055@mail.widener.edu\">mcscott9055@mail.widener.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is the division of the federal government charged with enforcing compliance with Title IX. Information regarding OCR can be found at: www.ed.gov\/about\/offices\/list\/ocr\/index.html. Questions about Title IX may be directed to OCR as well as to the university's Title IX coordinator or deputy coordinators.<\/p>\r\n<p>This publication contains information, policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements that were correct at the time of publication. In keeping with the educational mission of the university, the information, policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements contained herein are continually being reviewed, changed, and updated. Consequently, this document cannot be considered binding and must be used solely as an informational guide. Students are responsible for keeping informed of official policies and meeting all relevant requirements.<\/p>\r\n<p>The university reserves the right and authority at any time to alter any or all of the statements contained herein, to modify the requirements for admission and graduation, to change or discontinue programs of study, to amend any regulation or policy affecting the student body, to increase tuition and fees, to deny admission, to revoke an offer of admission, and to dismiss from the university any student at any time, if it is deemed by the university to be in the best interest of the university, the university community, or the student to do so. The provisions of this publication are subject to change without notice, and nothing in this publication may be considered as setting forth terms of a contract between a student or a prospective student and Widener University.<\/p>","callouts":[{"type":"info_box","display_title":"Please Contact","title":"Please Contact","content":"<p><strong>Senior Vice President for University Advancement<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Widener University<br \/>One University Place<br \/>Chester, PA 19013<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 610.499.4123<\/p>"},{"type":"info_box","display_title":"Please Contact","title":"Please Contact","content":"<p><strong>Dean of Students<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Delaware Law<br \/>P.O. Box 7474<br \/>Wilmington, DE 19803-0474<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 302.477.2142<\/p>"}],"callouts_visual":[],"page_fact_display":""}