Gwynedd Mercy University ( v 8-11-21 )
AY2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog
Degree ( s ) conferred and dates awarded Honors and awards Date and place of birth Photograph
Under the provisions of FERPA , currently enrolled students may withhold disclosure of such information . To prevent disclosure , written notification must be received by the Office of the Registrar by the end of the Drop / Add period during the fall or spring semesters ( see Academic calendar for specific dates ) and will remain in effect until rescinded in writing . Any requests made from non-institutional persons or organizations will be refused . Students who do not want their directory information released to a third party must fill out the
FERPA No Disclosure form ( online form ).
Annual Notification of Rights Each year , schools are required to notify the student and parents of their rights under FERPA . At Gwynedd Mercy University , the student is notified through the distribution of the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs . A parent or eligible student may file a written complaint with the Office regarding an alleged violation under the Act and this part . The Office ' s address is : Family Policy Compliance Office , U . S . Department of Education , 400 Maryland Avenue , SW ., Washington , DC 20202 .
For more information on FERPA , see the U . S . Department of Education website at
www2 . ed . gov .
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Non-Discrimination Policy and Statement
Gwynedd Mercy University is committed to maintaining a positive learning , working , and living environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment . Gwynedd Mercy University does not discriminate against any applicant for admission to or employment at the University because of race , religion , age , gender , sexual orientation , gender identity , national origin , disability , color , marital status , veteran status , genetic characteristics , or any other characteristic protected by federal , state or local law (“ Protected Classes ”). This includes , but is not limited to , admissions , financial aid , educational services , and student programs and activities , as well as to all terms and conditions of employment including , but not limited to , recruitment , selection , hiring , placement , transfer , promotion , training , compensation , benefits , discipline , and termination . The University will not tolerate unlawful acts of discrimination or harassment based upon Protected Classes , or related retaliation against or by any employee or student . This policy applies to all University faculty , administrators , staff and students . Persons who lodge discrimination or harassment complaints or participate in the investigation of such a complaint are protected from retaliation ( e . g ., adverse action or consequences ) for those actions . Retaliation will not be tolerated at Gwynedd Mercy University . Although discrimination and harassment described and prohibited by this policy include a wide range of behaviors , certain discriminatory conduct is addressed elsewhere . For example , sexual harassment is addressed in the University ’ s Sexual Misconduct Policy . Individuals who violate this policy shall be disciplined or subjected to corrective action , up to and including termination or expulsion .
Inquiries regarding federal law and regulations concerning nondiscrimination in education or the University ’ s compliance with those provisions may also be directed to : Office for Civil Rights , Philadelphia Office , U . S . Department of Education , The Wanamaker Building 100 Penn Square East , Suite 515 , Philadelphia , PA 19107-3323 , Telephone : ( 215 ) 656-8541 , Facsimile : ( 215 ) 656-8605 , Email :
OCR . Philadelphia @ ed . gov
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