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14.1 Nondiscrimination Statement
AdventHealth University maintains a policy of equal education opportunity for all applicants without regard to sex, race, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, color, or national or ethnic origin. AdventHealth University does not discriminate in its educational or admission policies, financial affairs, employment programs, student life, or services in any University- administered program.
This notice is provided as required by the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the Title IX Coordinator, Starr Bender, at:
AdventHealth University
Compliance Director/Title IX Coordinator
Attn: Starr Bender
671 Winyah Drive
Orlando, FL 32803
Ph. (407) 303-5765
starr.bender@ahu.edu
14.2 Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
Below is a brief summary of the Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy and the Resolution Processes which can be accessed at http://www.ahu.edu/policies-and-campus-safety/title-ix. If there are any discrepancies between this summary statement and the full policy, the full policy will prevail.
Policy Statement
AdventHealth University (“University”) is committed to providing a learning, working, and living environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect in an environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex. The University considers Sex Discrimination in all its forms to be a serious offense. Sex Discrimination constitutes a violation of this policy, is unacceptable, and will not be tolerated.
Sexual Harassment, whether verbal, physical, or visual, is always inconsistent with the mission and expectations of the University and may constitute a form of Sex Discrimination and is in violation of this policy. Sexual Harassment also includes Sexual Violence/Assault. Definitions and examples of specific conduct that constitutes Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence/Assault are set forth in the Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy.
Scope
The Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy applies to administrators, faculty, and other University employees; students; applicants for employment; customers; third-party contractors; and all other persons that participate in the University’s educational programs and activities, including third-party visitors on campus (the “University Community”). The University’s prohibition on Sex Discrimination extends to all aspects of its educational programs and activities, including, but not limited to, admissions, employment, academics, athletics, clinicals, housing, and student services.
14.3 Reporting a Violation
Reporting a Violation
A notice or complaint of an alleged violation of the policy should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator, Starr Bender, or the Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Katie Shaw (Denver Campus). A notice or complaint can be verbal or in writing. The complaint should include:
- Date(s) and time(s) of the alleged sex discrimination
- Names of all persons involved, including possible witnesses
- Details outlining what happened
- Contact information for the complainant
All University employees have a duty to file a report or complaint with the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator when they believe or receive information indicating that a member of the University Community may have been subjected to conduct that constitutes prohibited Sex Discrimination. Students are encouraged to file a report or complaint.
A person may also file a complaint of Sex Discrimination with the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights regarding an alleged violation of Title IX by visiting https://ocrcas.ed.gov/ or by calling 1-800-421-3481.
Investigation, Resolution, and Appeals
All complaints will be promptly and thoroughly investigated under the procedures outlined in Resolution Process A or Resolution Process B, and the University will offer and implement appropriate and supportive measures to the parties and take disciplinary and remedial action where appropriate. The University will endeavor to conclude its investigation within thirty (30) business days of receiving it. The complaint resolution processes are designed for fairness to both the complainant and respondent and are implemented by University personnel who receive annual training on relevant issues. The complainant and the respondent will receive a Notice of Outcome after the investigation has concluded and a resolution has been reached, and both have the right to file a written appeal to the Title IX Coordinator within five (5) days of the delivery of the Notice of Outcome. Once an appeal is decided, the outcome is final.
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