Non-Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures

Nondiscrimination Policy

Notre Dame of Maryland University (“University” or “NDMU”) values safety, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social responsibility. 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, color, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin or ancestry, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression) or veteran’s status or any other characteristic protected 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), Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended, etc.

Policies and Procedures

The University’s associated compliance responsibilities and the administration of the University’s Non-discrimination Policy is managed through the Title IX/504/ADA Coordinator. Information regardin gthe University's Non-Discrimination Policy and Procedures and other related information is available on the Univeristy's Non-Discrimination website.

Sexual Misconduct Policy

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.

Policies and Procedures

The University's associated compliance responsibilities and the administration of the University's Sexual Misconduct Policy is managed through the Title IX/504/ADA Coordinator. 

Information regarding the University's Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures and other related inforamtion is available on the University's Title IX Webpage.