Discrimination
Sacred Heart University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, athletic programs, or administered programs. Any behavior or action that excludes, harasses, or discriminates based on any of the above characteristics is unacceptable and subject to disciplinary action. Any person who has a complaint regarding any unlawful discrimination may obtain the procedures to file a complaint from the Executive Director of Human Resources Department, Julia Nofi, 203-365-4837. A complaint by a student for unlawful discrimination in violation of Sacred Heart University policies, state, or federal law regarding disability may also be filed with the Director of Special Services located at the University’s Jandrisevits Learning Center who will direct the complaint to Human Resources. The procedures are set forth as an appendix to this catalog.