Nondiscrimination and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures
Nondiscrimination Policy
Notre Dame of Maryland University (“University” or “NDMU”) values safety, cultural and ethnic diversity, social responsibility, lifelong learning, equity, and civic engagement. Consistent with these principles, the University does not discriminate in offering equal access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or protected veteran’s status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations including but not limited to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 as amended (Title IX), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended (Title VI), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended (Title VII), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended (ADA), and Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended.
The University’s associated compliance responsibilities and the administration of the University’s Non-discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Policies are managed through the Title IX Coordinator. Inquiries or concerns may be referred to Greg FitzGerald, Title IX Coordinator, Gibbons Hall, Room 106, 4701 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, 410-532-5109, gfitzgerald@ndm.edu. Inquiries or concerns regarding compliance with Section 504, ADA , and/or other civil rights laws regarding disabilities may be referred to the Amy Morales, Director of Accessibility & Health Promotion, Theresa Hall, Room 009, 4701 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21210, 410-532-5401, amorales@ndm.edu.
Additional information is available through:
U.S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights
The Wanamaker Bldg. Region III Office
100 Penn Square, East-Suite 515
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Telephone: (215) 656-6010
Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures
Notre Dame of Maryland University (“University” or “NDMU”) seeks to foster and maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect and concern for all members of the University community. As such, the University does not discriminate against students, faculty or staff based on sex in offering equal access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions. Sexual- and gender-based harassment and misconduct, including sexual violence, are a kind of sex discrimination and are prohibited by Title IX and the University.
NDMU is committed to maintaining a campus environment that is free from discrimination based on sex, and maintains that commitment by responding promptly and effectively when it learns of any form of possible discrimination based on sex. The University responds to reports of sexual harassment, including sexual violence, as part of its efforts to stop the misconduct, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects. In compliance with Title IX, the University has Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Harassment policies.
Policies and Procedures
Inquiries
Direct inquiries concerning the application of Title IX, including complaints or concerns to:
Title IX Coordinator
Gregory Fitzgerald
Chief of Staff
Gibbons Hall #106A
(410) 532-5109
gfitzgerald@ndm.edu