Office of EEO and Title IX Compliance
About the Office
Institutions of higher education in the United States have to fulfill the requirements of various federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies. The University's Office of Compliance and Risk Management provides technical assistance and fulfills a coordinating role in safeguarding the University’s interests, relative to these requirements, obligations and exposures. More »
Duty to Report Suspected Child Abuse
We all have a duty to report suspected child abuse and neglect to the New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS). In New Jersey, the law requires all citizens to report suspected child abuse or neglect immediately to DYFS at 1-877 NJ ABUSE (1-877-652-2873). Should you have any concerns or questions, please contact Lori A. Brown Director of Compliance & Risk Management at (973) 313-6132 or via e-mail at lori.brown@shu.edu.
Please read the letter from Commissioner Allison Blake from the New Jersey Department of Children and Families »
Title IX
Types of Complaints Reviewed
The types of complaints that may be investigated or mediated pursuant to the Investigation Guidelines include allegations of discrimination based upon membership in one or more of the following protected classes:·
- Age
- Gender (including sexual harassment)
- Disability
- Race
- Color
- Creed
- Ethnicity
- National Origin
- Religion
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender Identity & Expression
- Pregnancy
- Veteran's Status
- Liability for Service in the Armed Forces
- Marital Status (including civil union and/or domestic partnership)
- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008