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Addressing Harassment and Discrimination at Rider University
The Office of Title IX and Equal Opportunity Compliance
Pregnancy and New Parenting Support
Bias Incident Response Protocol
Report and Support
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Notice of Non-Discrimination
As a community of educators and learners, Rider University is committed to fostering an environment dedicated to learning and mutual respect as reflected in the University’s mission, Statement of Community Values and Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy. All students, faculty, administrators and staff at the University have the right to expect an environment that allows them to enjoy the full benefits of their work or learning experience. The University, therefore, does not condone violations of its Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy (the “Policy”) and treats all allegations about violations seriously. As outlined in the Policy, the University prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment, including sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking in compliance with Title IX and other state and federal law. Rider University is also an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
Rider University does not discriminate against any student or applicant for admission or any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of the following actual or perceived protected characteristics: race, creed, color, religion, physical or mental disability gender, sex, age, pregnancy or related conditions, marital or familial status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, ethnicity, residence, veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status or status as a member of any other protected class under federal or state law.
Rider’s Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy
The University’s Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy governs the treatment of harassment and discrimination cases at Rider University. The Policy applies to harassment and discrimination that occurs on University premises, at University sponsored activities, and off-campus conduct that adversely affects the University community or the pursuit of its objectives, including, but not limited to, any off-campus conduct that constitutes a violation of any law or municipal ordinance or any off-campus conduct that poses a threat to the health, safety or welfare of any members of the University community or any residents of neighboring communities. The Policy applies to all students and student organizations, employees, and to third-parties, including guests, visitors, volunteers and contractors, on University premises or at University sponsored activities.
Rider’s Office of Title IX and Equal Opportunity Compliance is responsible for enforcing the Policy.
Anyone may report discriminatory harassment, sexual harassment, or sexual violence (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to have experienced the conduct), in person, by email, or by phone using the contact information listed below for the Title IX Coordinator or Director of Title IX and Equal Opportunity Compliance. A report may also be made at any time (including during non-business hours) through Rider’s
Report and Support webpage
, by emailing
titleix@rider.edu
or via the contact information below.
View and download the 2024-2025 Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy
(PDF)
updated September 2025
These additional resources are also available to students
Rider University prohibits all forms of discrimination, harassment and retaliation. This includes sex and gender-based discrimination including discrimination based on pregnancy, marital status and new parent status. Rider is dedicated to ensuring the protection and equal treatment of pregnant students, students with pregnancy-related conditions and students who are new parents (regardless of gender or gender identity) in compliance with Title IX.
Pregnancy related conditions include false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy or recovery from these conditions. New parenting (regardless of gender or gender identity) involves the introduction of a new child to the home due to childbirth, adoption or fostering, typically up to 4 to 6 weeks from the time the child enters the home.
Pregnant and new parenting students are entitled to reasonable accommodations so that they are not disadvantaged in their courses of study. This is the responsibility of Rider’s
Office of Title IX and Equal Opportunity Compliance
in coordination with the student, their faculty and academic department.
For more information, contact the Director of Title IX and Equal Opportunity Compliance or Title IX Coordinator via the contact information listed below.
Also, Room 133 in the Bart Luedeke Center, just outside the Student Affairs suite and across from the Center for International Education, is available for students and employees to breast feed or pump. For questions regarding the room availability, please contact the Director of Title IX and Equal Opportunity Compliance or Title IX Coordinator via the contact information below.
Rider University does not tolerate bias or hate crimes. For more information, please see
Bias incident response protocol webpage
.
Rider University supports the protections available to students and employees with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 as amended. The University is committed to providing qualified students with disabilities with reasonable accommodations and support to ensure equal access to the University’s academic programs, facilities and activities. The University also provides reasonable accommodations for the disability-related needs of its employees that are brought to the University’s attention and which do not pose an undue hardship on Rider, as defined by applicable law.
Employees should reach out to
Human Resources
for more information.
Students should reach out to the
Student Accessibility and Support Services (SASS) Office
for more information as well as Rider’s
Academic Disability Policy
.
Reports of harassment or discrimination directed at someone with a disability should be directed to the Office of Title IX and Equal Opportunity Compliance via the contact information below or via Rider’s
Report and Support webpage
. Accommodation questions or concerns should be addressed to the Student Accessibility and Support Services (SASS) Office.
The Office of Title IX and Equal Opportunity Compliance
Pregnancy and New Parenting Support
Bias Incident Response Protocol
Report and Support
Make a Report
Skip to Main Content
Skip to Footer
Addressing Harassment and Discrimination at Rider University
The Office of Title IX and Equal Opportunity Compliance
Pregnancy and New Parenting Support
Bias Incident Response Protocol
Report and Support
Make a Report
Notice of Non-Discrimination
As a community of educators and learners, Rider University is committed to fostering an environment dedicated to learning and mutual respect as reflected in the University’s mission, Statement of Community Values and Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy. All students, faculty, administrators and staff at the University have the right to expect an environment that allows them to enjoy the full benefits of their work or learning experience. The University, therefore, does not condone violations of its Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy (the “Policy”) and treats all allegations about violations seriously. As outlined in the Policy, the University prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment, including sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking in compliance with Title IX and other state and federal law. Rider University is also an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
Rider University does not discriminate against any student or applicant for admission or any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of the following actual or perceived protected characteristics: race, creed, color, religion, physical or mental disability gender, sex, age, pregnancy or related conditions, marital or familial status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, ethnicity, residence, veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status or status as a member of any other protected class under federal or state law.
Rider’s Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy
The University’s Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy governs the treatment of harassment and discrimination cases at Rider University. The Policy applies to harassment and discrimination that occurs on University premises, at University sponsored activities, and off-campus conduct that adversely affects the University community or the pursuit of its objectives, including, but not limited to, any off-campus conduct that constitutes a violation of any law or municipal ordinance or any off-campus conduct that poses a threat to the health, safety or welfare of any members of the University community or any residents of neighboring communities. The Policy applies to all students and student organizations, employees, and to third-parties, including guests, visitors, volunteers and contractors, on University premises or at University sponsored activities.
Rider’s Office of Title IX and Equal Opportunity Compliance is responsible for enforcing the Policy.
Anyone may report discriminatory harassment, sexual harassment, or sexual violence (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to have experienced the conduct), in person, by email, or by phone using the contact information listed below for the Title IX Coordinator or Director of Title IX and Equal Opportunity Compliance. A report may also be made at any time (including during non-business hours) through Rider’s
Report and Support webpage
, by emailing
titleix@rider.edu
or via the contact information below.
View and download the 2024-2025 Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy
(PDF)
updated September 2025
These additional resources are also available to students
Rider University prohibits all forms of discrimination, harassment and retaliation. This includes sex and gender-based discrimination including discrimination based on pregnancy, marital status and new parent status. Rider is dedicated to ensuring the protection and equal treatment of pregnant students, students with pregnancy-related conditions and students who are new parents (regardless of gender or gender identity) in compliance with Title IX.
Pregnancy related conditions include false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy or recovery from these conditions. New parenting (regardless of gender or gender identity) involves the introduction of a new child to the home due to childbirth, adoption or fostering, typically up to 4 to 6 weeks from the time the child enters the home.
Pregnant and new parenting students are entitled to reasonable accommodations so that they are not disadvantaged in their courses of study. This is the responsibility of Rider’s
Office of Title IX and Equal Opportunity Compliance
in coordination with the student, their faculty and academic department.
For more information, contact the Director of Title IX and Equal Opportunity Compliance or Title IX Coordinator via the contact information listed below.
Also, Room 133 in the Bart Luedeke Center, just outside the Student Affairs suite and across from the Center for International Education, is available for students and employees to breast feed or pump. For questions regarding the room availability, please contact the Director of Title IX and Equal Opportunity Compliance or Title IX Coordinator via the contact information below.
Rider University does not tolerate bias or hate crimes. For more information, please see
Bias incident response protocol webpage
.
Rider University supports the protections available to students and employees with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 as amended. The University is committed to providing qualified students with disabilities with reasonable accommodations and support to ensure equal access to the University’s academic programs, facilities and activities. The University also provides reasonable accommodations for the disability-related needs of its employees that are brought to the University’s attention and which do not pose an undue hardship on Rider, as defined by applicable law.
Employees should reach out to
Human Resources
for more information.
Students should reach out to the
Student Accessibility and Support Services (SASS) Office
for more information as well as Rider’s
Academic Disability Policy
.
Reports of harassment or discrimination directed at someone with a disability should be directed to the Office of Title IX and Equal Opportunity Compliance via the contact information below or via Rider’s
Report and Support webpage
. Accommodation questions or concerns should be addressed to the Student Accessibility and Support Services (SASS) Office.
The Office of Title IX and Equal Opportunity Compliance
Pregnancy and New Parenting Support
Bias Incident Response Protocol
Report and Support
Make a Report