The Office of Equity and Diversity
Rowan University remains committed to a policy of nondiscrimination for all its students and employees and for applicants for admission and employment. Our goal is to eliminate any patterns of prohibited unequal treatment from a community that prizes diversity. It is the University’s policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, affectional or sexual orientation, any disability, color, religion, national origin, or any protected class. University policies and procedures have been established to promote diversity, avoid discrimination and ensure equity in all programs. Social, recreational, academic programs, and services are administered without regard to an individual’s protected-class status. The New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace covers students if they are in an employment relationship or an employee is involved in any way. Students wishing to file a complaint against another student should contact the Dean of Students Office or Public Safety.
The Office of Equity and Diversity houses several federal and state policies and is charged with overseeing their compliance. The policies include but are not limited to: The NJ Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace, Americans with Disabilities Act, Title IX Compliance, Rowan University Workplace Violence Policy, Executive Orders 34 & 151- Small, Minorities, and Women Business Enterprises (SMWBE), and EEO Compliant Search Practices.
The Office of Equity and Diversity is located in Linden Hall. The Director of Equity and Diversity/Chief Equity Compliance Officer reports to the President and the Vice President of Employee and Labor Relations.
Inquiries should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity at 856-256-5540 or 856-256-4500 x3063 or through e-mail velez-yelin@rowan.edu or wilsont@rowan.edu
Rowan University's Commitment to EEO Statement
Americans with Disabilities Act
Discrimination Policy and Forms
- New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace
- Model Procedures for Internal Complaints
- Acknowledgment of Receipt of Policy
- NJ Discrimination Complaint Processing Form
- Preventing Employment Discrimination Training
Search Committee Information
- Search Committee Orientation Fact Sheet
- Search Training Video (for resource purpose only-does not register in Banner) For official training please go to Banner Self Serve under the Employee tab then under Professional Development tab. Please be advised that you must go through the entire video without fast forwarding. The confirmation button will only show on the very last slide. Do not sign off until the confirm button comes up. Once confirmed, you will receive a confirmation email. From off campus you must be signed in through VPN.
- Equal Employment Opportunity Data Record - electronic submission
- Hardcopy EEO Record
- EEO Hiring Record
Rowan University Workplace Violence Policy
Holiday Decorations Guidelines
TITLE IX
In compliance with Title IX, Rowan University does not deny or limit any student the ability to participate in or benefit from any University program on the basis of sex/gender. Complaints of any violation to Title IX will be investigated and addressed.
For any Title IX complaints involving a student and an employee contact the
Title IX Compliance Coordinator,
Dr. Johanna Velez-Yelin,
Director Equity and Diversity/Chief Equity Compliance Officer
856-256-5440,
124 Linden Hall.
For student on student complaints please contact any of the Deputy Title IX Coordinators for Student Life,
Penny McPherson-Barnes, Assistant Dean of Students
856-4086,
345 Savitz Hall
Joseph Mulligan
Associate Dean of Students for Civic Involvement
Student Center 2nd Floor
856-256-4242
Travis Douglas
Director of Residential Learning and University Housing
Savitz Hall Ground Floor
856-256-4266
For Athletics please contact the Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics,
Joy Solomen, Director of Athletics
856-256-4676,
Esby Gym
*Any Athletic Department complaint can also be made directly to the Coordinator or any of the Student Life Deputy Coordinators.
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