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Non-Discrimination Policy

Roger Williams University does not discriminate in admission to, access to, employment in, and treatment in its programs and activities.

Roger Williams University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap, race, age, color, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, national origin, or religion. Such discrimination is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 (sex); Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and 34 C.F.R. Part 105 (handicap); Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (age); and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 34 C.F.R. Part 100 (race). Discrimination on the basis of religion in employment is prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Religious discrimination in admission or in denial of continued attendance is prohibited by Title IV of the same Act.

The Affirmative Action Officer/Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator is Jean Hood, Vice President for Human Resources, Office of Human Resources, North Office Building, Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI  02809, (401) 254-3028.

The Coordinator of Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 for Roger Williams University is Peter B. Wilbur, Vice President for Strategic Planning & Community Relations & Senior Associate to the President, Administration Building, Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI 02809, 401-254-3365. The Coordinator of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for Roger Williams University is Kenneth Osborne, Dean of Instructional Development and Special Projects, Administration Building, Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI  02809, (401) 254-3166.

Inquiries regarding the application of the non-discrimination policy may be referred to the Coordinator or the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20202, or the Regional Director, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, J.W. McCormack Post Office and Court House, Room 222, Boston, MA 02109.

 

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