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Nondiscrimination Policy

Administrative Details

Policy Number
AP-085
Effective Date
Last Reviewed
12/2023
Last Revised
06/2026
Next Scheduled Review
12/2026
Responsible University Division
Human Resources
Responsible Executive
Denise Cunningham, Vice President for Human Resources & CHRO
Responsible University Office
Office of Human Resources
Policy Owner
Denise Cunningham, Vice President for Human Resources & CHRO
Contact Information
humanresources@hofstra.edu or 516-463-6859
Category/Tag
Reporting a Concern or Misconduct, General University Policies

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to affirm Hofstra University’s commitment to providing an environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination and equal opportunity laws (“Equal Opportunity Laws”).

Scope

This policy applies to all aspects of Hofstra University’s operations, including employment, recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Policy

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY (Rev. January 2025):

Hofstra University 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 “Protected Characteristic”) in employment and in the conduct and operation of Hofstra University’s 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 (“Equal Opportunity Laws”). The Equal Rights and Opportunity Officer is the University’s official responsible for coordinating its overall adherence to Equal Opportunity Laws.

For questions or concerns regarding Equal Opportunity Laws or other aspects of Hofstra’s 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 humanresources@hofstra.edu

Procedures for resolving complaints against employees or other non-students of discrimination or harassment based on any Protected Characteristic, including Title IX

Harassment Policy

For questions or concerns regarding Title IX (i.e., discrimination based on sex) involving students

Title IX Coordinator for Student Issues, Brittany Rhoden, 127 Wellness and Campus Living Center, 516-463-5841

Procedures for resolving complaints against students of Sexual Assault, Dating or Domestic Violence, Stalking, or discrimination or harassment based on any Protected Characteristic

Title IX complaints


For complaints of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, not falling within Title IX: Student Policy Prohibiting Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence & Stalking

For complaints of discrimination or harassment based on any Protected Characteristic, not falling within Title IX: Prohibited Bias and Discriminatory Harassment Policy

Disability-Related Issues

For students: 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 benefits@hofstra.edu

Procedure for resolving disability discrimination complaints:
Link: Harassment Policy

Aside from the internal process at Hofstra University, aggrieved parties may also choose to pursue legal remedies outside the University, including through the following governmental entities:

If the harassment involved may constitute a crime, such as coerced physical confinement or coerced sex acts, contact your local police department.

Related Policies and References

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