Gwynedd Mercy University AY2023-2024 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Title IX
As a recipient of Federal funds , Gwynedd Mercy University is required to comply with Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972 , 20 U . S . C . § 1681 et seq . (“ Title IX ”), and Code of Federal Regulations 34 , 106 which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities , admission and employment . Under certain circumstances , Sexual Misconduct constitutes sexual discrimination prohibited by Title IX . In addition , the University complies with Section 304 of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (“ VAWA ”). Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and VAWA may be referred to the University ’ s Title IX Coordinator or to the U . S . Department of Education ’ s Office for Civil Rights . Gwynedd Mercy ’ s Title IX Coordinator is Josh Stern and he may be contacted by phone at 215-646-7300 , ext . 21566 or by e-mail at stern . j @ gmercyu . edu .
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