Non-Discrimination Notice

Rockford University (“Rockford” or “the University”) adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws banning discrimination in institutions of higher education, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”),the Illinois Human Rights Act, and the Illinois Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act. Rockford University does not discriminate against an employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or related conditions, marital or family status, ethnicity, national identity, citizenship status, disability, age, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any resolution process within the University or with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies.

This Statement covers non-discrimination in employment and in access to educational opportunities. Therefore, any member of the University community, guest or visitor who acts to deny, deprive or limit the educational, employment, residential and/or social access, benefits and/or opportunities of any member of the campus community on the basis of their actual or perceived membership in the protected classes listed above is in violation of University policy on non-discrimination. When brought to the attention of the University, any such discrimination will be appropriately remedied by the University according to its procedures.

To view Rockford University’s full statement on non-discrimination, see: rockford.edu/community/humanresources

The Compliance and Title IX Coordinator is available to students and employees as an immediate resource for discrimination issues.

Dr. Randy Worden, Compliance and Title IX Coordinator (Senior Title IX Officer)

Office: Student Life Office Suite, 1st floor Burpee Student Center (next to Den)

Phone: 815-226-5298 / E-Mail: TitleIXCoordinator@rockford.edu