Nondiscrimination Policy

Notre Dame of Maryland University does not discriminate in its educational and employment policies on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or protected veteran’s status.

This statement of non-discrimination applies to the University’s educational programs and policies; educational activities; athletic programs; employment policies and practices; scholarship and loan programs; and other University administered programs. NDMU admission policies and decisions are committed to diversity and respect these nondiscrimination guidelines concerning women applicants to the full-time undergraduate program and all students applying to other programs.

The University’s responsibilities under Title IX and administering the University’s Nondiscrimination and Sexual Misconduct Policies are managed through Title IX Coordinator and Title IX Deputy Coordinators.  Inquiries or concerns regarding compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, other civil rights laws, and/or the University’s policies on Nondiscrimination and/or Sexual Misconduct should be communicated to one of the following individuals:

Title IX Coordinators:

            Dr. Candace Caraco, Title IX Coordinator
            Gibbons Hall, Room 106
            410-532-5109
            ccaraco@ndm.edu

            Geri Larsen, Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Human Resources
            Theresa Hall, Room 207
            410-532-5866
            glarsen@ndm.edu

            Dr. Rebecca Sawyer, Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Student Life
            Gibbons Hall, Room 112
            410-532-5309
            rsawyer@ndm.edu

Inquiries or concerns regarding compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and/or other civil rights laws regarding disabilities should be communicated to the following individual:

            Laura Mathabel, Director of Disability Support Services
            Theresa Hall, Room 009
            410-532-5401
            lmathabel@ndm.edu

Students in need of a disability accommodation are encouraged to promptly contact the Director of Disability Support Services (contact information above).

For further information regarding this notice of nondiscrimination, visit the website of the U.S. Department of Education at www.ed./gov for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.