Title IX and Discrimination

Walden Notice of Nondiscrimination

Walden University does not tolerate discrimination or harassment and is committed to providing an education conducive to the personal and professional development of each individual and to maintaining an academic and workplace environment free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, mental or physical disability, veteran status, marital status, or other legally protected characteristics in the admission to, access to, or treatment, or employment in any of its programs or activities.

This policy is consistent with relevant governmental statutes and regulations, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Higher Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and any other relevant federal, state, and local laws.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Non-Discrimination Procedures

Colleague Anti Harassment Policy

Complaints of discrimination or harassment should be reported to:

Laura Boedeker
Director, Office of Nondiscrimination and Access 
Institutional Title IX Coordinator
Covista
233 S. Wacker Drive | Suite 800 | Chicago, IL 60606
630-829-0233 | [email protected]

Sex Based Misconduct Response and Prevention

Students and colleagues should direct inquiries about Title IX and report complaints or instances of sexual harassment and other forms of sex discrimination to the Title IX Coordinator:

Laura Boedeker
Director, Office of Nondiscrimination and Access 
Institutional Title IX Coordinator
Covista
233 S. Wacker Drive | Suite 800 | Chicago, IL 60606
630-829-0233 | [email protected]

Students and colleagues also can direct inquiries about Title IX and report complaints or instances of sexual harassment and other forms of sex discrimination to the Federal Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights.

Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Gina Dyson, Dean, Office of Student Affairs
233 S. Wacker Drive | Suite 800 | Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 667.217.1974
E-mail: [email protected]

For questions or further information regarding Title IX, contact Walden’s Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Coordinators, or contact the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for handling reports of:

1. Sex discrimination
2. Sexual misconduct or violence

Title IX Grievance Reporting Policy and Procedures

Student Notification of Rights and Options

Title IX Training

Note on available resources: If you believe you are the victim of a rape or sexual assault, you can receive assistance immediately by calling your local police department or 911. If you are a student, you can contact the Student Assistance Program (SAP) by calling 1-866-465-8942 or TDD: 1-800-697-0353. When you call, please reference Walden’s ID, SAP4EDU. In addition, if you are a Walden employee, Ginger is available for all U.S.-based regular full- and part-time colleagues and their dependents, age 18 and older. You do not need to be enrolled in Covista’s health plans to take advantage of Ginger. To access, download the ‘Ginger Emotional Support’ app on your smartphone from the Apple Store or Google Play Store. Select ‘Get Started,’ then ‘My organization.’

Both the SAP and Ginger are free, "confidential resources" at Walden, which means that all conversations you have will remain confidential and won’t initiate any type of investigation into the incident. If you would like to report a sexual assault to the appropriate university official please contact the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy, listed above.

Reasonable Modifications & Accommodations for Religious Observances & Practices

Walden University respects the right of all students to observe and practice their religious faiths. Questions regarding reasonable modifications of religious observances should be directed to an academic support advisor. A student who has a request or question regarding other potential religious accommodations regarding admission, attendance, vaccinations, attire and other requirements should contact the Office of Nondiscrimination and Access at [email protected]. To review Walden’s Reasonable Modifications and for Religious Accommodations Policy refer to the Walden Student Handbook.

For information regarding the Grievance and Investigation Process, please refer to the Walden Student Code of Conduct.