Gwynedd Mercy University 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
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 .
TITLE IX PREGNANCY Gwynedd Mercy University does not discriminate on the bases of pregnancy , or pregnancy- related conditions , or parental , familial or marital status . The University welcomes and supports pregnant and lactating students as well as students experiencing pregnancy-related conditions , such as childbirth , recovery from pregnancy , termination of pregnancy , lactation , and medical conditions related to any of the above . For more information , please contact Ms . Kelly Kiefer , the Director of Accessibility Services , at kiefer . k @ gmercyu . edu or ( 215 ) 646-7300 ext . 21014 , or Tia Brown , the Title IX Coordinator , at brown . t8 @ gmercyu . edu or ( 215 ) 646-7300 ext . 21140 .
Gwynedd Mercy University makes reasonable modifications for students with pregnancy or related conditions . Regularly approved modifications may include restroom breaks , lactation breaks , excused absences for medical appointments , and preferred seating assignments , as well as modifications responsive to individualized requests and supported by medical documentation , including voluntary leaves of absence and voluntary access to comparable portions of missed programs / activities , and access to lactation spaces . Where appropriate , students , may be given an opportunity to make up missed work . Extended deadlines , makeup assignments , and incomplete grades that can be completed at a later date ( if agreed between instructor and student ), may all be utilized . Leaves and accommodations related to pregnancy and pregnancy- related medical conditions are available to the same extent as those related to other temporary disabilities or physical conditions . In situations where the temporal particularities of the task do not allow for a " break " such as large performances , and some lab , clinical assignment , or group work , the student may be granted access to comparable portions of any missed programs / activities available .
Faculty and staff who learn of a student ’ s pregnancy or related condition should tell the student how to contact the Title IX Coordinator for assistance and should provide the Title IX Coordinator ’ s contact information to the student .
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
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