2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

10 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 following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding perceived discrimination and NSU nondiscrimination policies: For inquiries or complaints regarding perceived discrimination based on gender or sex, please contact Laura Bennett Title IX Coordinator (954) 262-7858 • laura.bennett@nova.edu or titleix@nova.edu Website and online reporting form: nova.edu/title-ix Office location: Office of Human Resources 3100 SW 9th Ave., #248 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be directed to the Title IX coordinator, the assistant secretary of education of the United States, or both. All other inquiries or complaints regarding perceived discrimination should be directed to Benjamin Johnson, Ed.D. Assistant Dean for Student Development (954) 262-7281 • bj379@nova.edu Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) affords students and alumni certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights include: • The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the university receives a request for access. A student should submit to the Office of the University Registrar a written request that identifies the record(s) the student wishes to inspect. The Office of the University Registrar will arrange for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.