Business Administration - John F. Kennedy University

aids are determined on an individual basis and must be supported
by sufficient documentation. some examples of accommodations
include note-taking assistance, testing accommodations (e.g.,
extended time, reduced distraction environment), assistive
technology such as voice-recognition software, accessible
media (e.g., books on tape or electronic text), and sign language
interpreters.
Civil Rights Policies and Procedures
Complaints Relating to Discrimination or Sexual
Harassment
John F. Kennedy University is committed to maintaining a working
and learning environment in which students, faculty, and staff can
develop intellectually, professionally, personally, and socially. such
an atmosphere must be free of intimidation, fear, coercion, and
reprisal. The University prohibits discrimination or harassment on
the basis of race, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, sex, color,
physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status under any
program or activity offered under its control.
in keeping with this commitment, the University also maintains
a strict policy that prohibits sexual harassment, which includes
harassment based on gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy,
childbirth, or related medical condition. This policy applies
regardless of the gender or sexual orientation of the complainant
or the alleged harasser.
it is University policy that all persons should enjoy freedom
from unlawful discrimination of any kind, as well as from sexual
harassment, or retaliation for reporting a complaint. This policy
applies to prohibit unlawful discrimination or harassment between
members of the University community, including between students
and other students and between students and employees or third
parties, if the University has notice regarding or control over the
third party. individuals who engage in prohibited conduct will be
subject to disciplinary action.
Grievance Procedures for Civil Rights Violations
The University encourages prompt reporting of complaints so that
a rapid response can be made and appropriate action taken. Note
that reporting a complaint need not be limited to someone who
was the target of the discrimination or harassment.
John F. Kennedy University
General Information
The following person is designated to coordinate the University’s
responsibilities under the law and to insure compliance with the
University’s policies against discrimination:
vice President of student services
John F. Kennedy
100 Ellinwood Way
Pleasant hill, Ca 94523
telephone: (925) 969-3304
any student who feels that they have been subjected to
discrimination by a student or by the University through any of its
employees, contractors, entities, policies, procedures, or programs
may file a complaint with the vice President of student services.
The University will endeavor to maintain confidentiality to
the extent permitted by law. Where the complainant’s desire to
maintain anonymity constrains the University from attempts at
establishing facts and eliminating the potential discrimination,
the University will attempt to find the right balance between
the complainant’s desire for privacy and confidentiality and its
responsibility to provide an environment free of discrimination.
The University has a duty to investigate even if the student declines
to file a complaint or demand action. The University may require
complete disclosure of all relevant facts in cases of egregious
discrimination .
Formal Procedures for Civil Rights Issues
A. Filing a Written Complaint with the Vice
President of Student Services
1. The complainant must complete a complaint form. These
forms are available in the office of vice President of student
services. to be processed, the complaint must be filed within
120 days of the alleged unlawful discrimination or harassment
or within one-hundred twenty (120) days of the complainant’s
learning of the discriminatory or harassing action.
2. The vice President of student services dates and logs
all written complaints and sends the complainant an
acknowledgement that the complaint is under review.
3. if the complaint does not meet the procedural requirements,
the vice President of student services immediately notifies
the complainant of the specific deficiencies of the complaint.
if the complaint meets the procedural requirements, the
vice President of student services forwards a copy of the
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