Sexual Misconduct, Discrimination, And Harassment
Office Of Nondiscrimination And Access
Sex-Based Misconduct
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) is committed to providing a work and educational environment free of unlawful harassment, discrimination and retaliation. RUSVM expressly prohibits sex and/or gender-based misconduct, which includes sexual harassment, sex discrimination, sexual assault, rape, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual exploitation and sex-based harassment.
RUSVM 2020 Title IX Policy (for conduct within the United States)
RUSVM Sex-Based Misconduct Response & Prevention Policy 2020 (for conduct outside the United States)
RUSVM Rights and Options Notice
Sexual Misconduct Reporting
Any person can report sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, by using one of the resources below.
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 | ona@Covista.com
Jason Kangalee
Student Engagement Manager
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
P.O. Box 334 Basseterre St. Kitts, West Indies
869.465.4161 x 401-1159
titleixcoordinator@rossvet.edu.kn
Speak Up Anonymous Reporting: www.speakupadtalem.com
Sexual Misconduct Training Material
- Title IX Training Module I: Overview
- Title IX Training Module II: Coordinators
- Title IX Training Module III: Investigators/Advisors
- Title IX Training Module IV: Live Hearing & Decision-Makers
- Title IX Training Module V: Appeals & Retaliation
Discrimination And Harassment
Ross University School Of Veterinary Medicine Notice Of Nondiscrimination
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) is committed to providing an education conducive to the personal and professional development of each individual and to maintaining an academic environment free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or parental status, gender, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law in the admission to, access to, or treatment, or employment in any of its programs or activities. RUSM will not tolerate, condone, or allow discrimination or harassment, whether engaged in by fellow students, faculty members or non-faculty colleagues.
This policy is consistent with relevant governmental statutes and regulations, including those pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and applicable provisions of the Education Amendments of 1972, as well as Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.
Complaints of discrimination or harassment should be reported to:
Laura Boedeker
Director, Office of Nondiscrimination and Access
Covista
233 S. Wacker Drive | Chicago, IL 60606
630-829-0233 | ONA@Covista.com
For matters involving Sexual Misconduct, refer to the Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Complaint Resolution and Prevention Policy.
Reasonable Modifications & Accommodations For Religious Observances & Practices
RUSVM 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 ONA@Covista.com. To review RUSVM’s Attendance Policy, please refer to the RUSVM Student Handbook at RUSVM-KnowBeforeYouGo-DVM (rossu.edu)