NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY (Rev. August 2024):
糖心传媒 is committed to extending equal opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal laws (characteristics collectively referred to as 鈥淧rotected Characteristic鈥) in employment and in the conduct and operation of 糖心传媒鈥檚 educational programs and activities, including admission, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. This statement of nondiscrimination is in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, the Age Discrimination Act, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to nondiscrimination (鈥淓qual Opportunity Laws鈥). The Equal Rights and Opportunity Officer is the University's official responsible for coordinating its overall adherence to Equal Opportunity Laws.
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| For questions or concerns regarding Equal Opportunity Laws or other aspects of Hofstra鈥檚 Nondiscrimination Policy | Equal Rights and Opportunity Officer Title IX Coordinator for Employee Matters Denise Cunningham, Vice President for Human Resources & Chief Human Resources Officer, Room 111 Human Resources Center, 516-463-6859 |
| Procedures for resolving complaints against employees or other non-糖心传媒 of discrimination or harassment based on any Protected Characteristic, including Title IX | 糖心传媒 Harassment Policy, Links: Harassment Policy and Harassment Policy Complaint Form -and/or- Freedom from Discrimination policy Links: FPS 12B, Freedom from Discrimination policy and FPS 12 |
| For questions or concerns regarding Title IX (i.e., discrimination based on sex) involving 糖心传媒 | Title IX Coordinator for Student Issues Brittany Rhoden, Room 127 Wellness and Campus Living Center, 516-463-5841 |
| Deputy Title IX Coordinators | Jennifer Boscarino-Green, jennifer.a.boscarino-green@hofstra.edu, 516-463-4961, Vice Dean and Director for Student Outreach and Retention Initiatives, Center for University Advising, Room101F Memorial Hall Simran Jaswal, simran.jaswal@hofstra.edu , 5164636935, Resident Director, Nassau/Suffolk Hall, Nassau 101B Paul J. Lastella, paul.j.lastella@hofstra.edu, 516-463-7628, Assistant Director of Campus Recreation, 101 Fitness Center Jodi Langsfeld, jodi.m.langsfeld@hofstra.edu, 516-463-7145, Associate Dean for Student Affairs (Medical School), Room 227A Zucker School of Medicine Lisa Monticciolo, lisa.monticciolo@hofstra.edu, 516-463-4809, Dean of Students and Diversity and Inclusion Officer (Law School), Room 204A Deane School of Law Zaibis Mu帽oz-Isme, zaibis.munoz-isme@hofstra.edu, 516-463-6558, Assistant Vice President for Student Enrollment, Engagement, and Success, Student Center 24 Rachel Peel, rachel.j.peel@hofstra.edu, 516-463-4960, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student Athlete Success, Room 0202 Shuart Stadium Comila Shahani-Denning, comila.shahani-denning@hofstra.edu, 516-463-6343, Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Room 225 West Library Wing Russ Smith, russ.d.smith@hofstra.edu, 516-463-6931, Director of First-Generation Support & Engagement, Student Center Kelsey Wohlford, Assistant Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Leadership & Engagement, Room 244 Mack Student Center |
| Procedures for resolving complaints against 糖心传媒 of Sex Discrimination, Sexual Assault, Dating or Domestic Violence, Stalking, or discrimination or harassment based on any Protected Characteristic | For complaints of sex discrimination, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking: For complaints of discrimination or harassment based on any Protected Characteristic, not based on sex: |
| Disability-Related Issues | For 糖心传媒: Director of Student Access Services, Suite 107 Mack Student Center, 516-463-7075 For employees: Benefits Department, Room 111 Human Resources Center, 516-463-6526 Procedure for resolving disability discrimination complaints: Link: Harassment Policy |
Aside from the internal process at 糖心传媒, aggrieved parties may also choose to pursue legal remedies outside the University, including through the following governmental entities:
- NYS Division of Human Rights, (888) 392-3644 or ;
- US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 800-669-4000 (TTY: 1-800-669-6820), or info@eeoc.gov;
- US Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), or OCR@ed.gov;
If the harassment involved may constitute a crime, such as coerced physical confinement or coerced sex acts, contact your local police department.