Civil Rights Compliance

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Nazareth’s Civil Rights Compliance office promotes a campus environment where all community members can learn, work, live, and engage free from all forms of harassment and discrimination. The office supports the University’s efforts in compliance with all federal and state civil rights laws, prevention and education initiatives, response to reports of prohibited conduct, and connecting individuals with supportive resources.

If you need immediate help or believe there is a threat to the health and safety of the University community, please call Campus Safety at 585-389-2850.

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What we do

  • Receive reports of discrimination, harassment, and related misconduct
  • Coordinate the University’s response to concerns involving civil rights compliance
  • Provide supportive measures to students and employees
  • Oversee compliant resolution processes
  • Offer education, training, and prevention programming
  • Advise University departments on policy compliance
  • Promote a culture of respect, inclusion, and accountability

Areas that we address

Title IX, sex & gender-based harassment, and discrimination including:

  • Sexual harassment
  • Sexual assault
  • Dating Violence
  • Domestic Violence
  • Stalking
  • Pregnancy and related conditions

Title VI, including harassment and discrimination on the basis of:

  • Race
  • Color
  • National Origin
  • Ethnicity
  • Shared Ancestry

Other protected class discrimination and harassment

  • Religion
  • Disability
  • Age
  • Veteran Status
  • Other protected characteristics under applicable federal and state laws

Retaliation

  • Retaliation for reporting concerns relating to protected class harassment and discrimination
  • Retaliation for participating in formal and informal resolution processes

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