124 Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook In addition, the law prohibits retaliation against an individual for opposing any practices forbidden under this policy, for bringing a complaint of discrimination or harassment, for assisting someone with such a complaint, for attempting to stop such discrimination or harassment, or for participating in any manner in any investigation or resolution of a complaint of discrimination or harassment. This nondiscrimination policy applies to NSU’s education activities and programs, including admissions; enrollment; scholarships; loan programs; athletics; employment; and access to, participation in, and treatment in all university centers, programs, and activities. NSU admits students of any race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy status, national or ethnic origin, nondisqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or political beliefs or affiliations, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at NSU, and does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. The person listed below has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding perceived discrimination and NSU nondiscrimination policies. NSU does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including admissions and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to NSU’s Title IX coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. NSU’s Title IX coordinator is Laura Bennett. Laura Bennett Title IX Coordinator/Managing Director of Title IX Compliance (954) 262-7858 • laura.bennett@nova.edu nova.edu/title-ix Mailing Address Office of Human Resources 3300 S. University Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2004 The office of the Title IX coordinator is remote/virtual with team offices in the Campus Support Building (170B, 171, 174). Please visit nova.edu/title-ix to review NSU’s Title IX nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures, to report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination, or to make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX. All other inquiries or complaints regarding perceived discrimination should be directed to Benjamin Johnson, Ed.D. Dean of Students (954) 262-7281 • bj379@nova.edu At Nova Southeastern University, we strive to foster an inclusive campus environment where belonging matters and where self-expression is encouraged. NSU is implementing a preferred name and pronouns policy that will allow students and employees to identify themselves within the NSU community with preferred names that differ from their legal names and/or with preferred pronouns.
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