Nondiscrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct 

Nondiscrimination Statement:

In compliance with state and federal laws, including (but not limited to) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Age Discrimination Act, and Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary (SVDP) does not engage in any unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, pregnancy or familial status, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a veteran (or any other criteria protected by applicable law) in its access to educational programs and activities, treatment of seminary community members, admissions, or with regard to employment, and prohibits discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Consistent with applicable laws, SVDP maintain its Catholic character and implements programs, policies, and practices in furtherance of its religious identity and objectives as specifically allowed by state and federal law, including the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Inquiries and reports of violations of the above may be directed to SVDP's Director of Human Resources/EEO Coordinator or SVDP's Title IX Coordinator(s), as relevant. The SVDP's full nondiscrimination policy, including reporting and grievance procedures, and the Director of Human Resources/EEO Coordinator and Title IX contact information can be found on the SVDP webpage: https://www.svdp.edu/policies/nhsm. Inquiries related to Title IX may also be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, Telephone: 800-421-3481, Fax: 202-453-6012, TDD: 800-877-8339,  Email: OCR@ed.gov . 

To view or download the full SVDP Nondiscrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy, which includes SVDP’s nondiscrimination policy and discrimination grievance procedures, click here.

Training Modules: 

• Module 1 – An Introduction to Managing Title IX Sexual Harassment on Campus: https://youtu.be/Ogn0q7RF0X8?si=Q3ng1qcRfyIEIXbL

• Module 2 – Formal Complaints of Title IX Sexual Harassment: https://youtu.be/SxwdsrZ7cO8?si=Bn97SpKBlTYEBV4G

• Module 3 – Title IX Investigations & Informal Resolutions: https://youtu.be/plMwthkVrYg?si=rHMisf6u-24NGre5

• Module 4 – Title IX Hearings: https://youtu.be/sokqSgHqDE8?si=crJXikv4qjZuylCn

• Module 5 – Title IX Determinations: https://youtu.be/stExufFdCRs?si=auEyaOL0b8ARx7vl

• Module 6 – Title IX Appeals: https://youtu.be/9pEI2ou9GeQ?si=6a6yscvCBXHm1h0F

Title IX/EEO Coordinators:

Either person below may be contacted to report complaints of discrimination, including harassment and sexual misconduct. Choose the one with whom you feel most comfortable. For greater privacy, use your personal email.