Policies

Nondiscrimination

Rivier University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran or marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability in admission or access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities.

Title IX requires that the University not discriminate on the basis of gender. The Title IX Coordinator has been designated to handle inquiries from students regarding nondiscrimination policies. Students should direct their concerns to Dr. Paula Randazza, Assistant Vice President for Student Experience, at prandazza@rivier.edu. Any staff or faculty member who wishes to raise a concern regarding discrimination should report the issue to the Director of Human Resources.

Inquiries concerning the application of nondiscrimination policies may also be referred to the Regional Director, Boston Office, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 8th Floor, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3921, P: (617) 289-0111, F: (617) 289-0150; TDD: (877) 521-2172, or email OCR.Boston@ed.gov.

Sexual Harassment and No Harassment

The Sexual Harassment and No Harassment Policies include information on prohibited conduct and complaint procedures concerning discriminatory conduct prohibited by Title IX of the Federal Education Amendments of 1972, by state nondiscrimination laws, and by judicial opinions known as common law. All persons who are part of the Rivier University community are requested to ensure that these policies are followed.

View Rivier University’s Title IX and Harassment Policies

If you are subject to unwelcome behavior or believe that others might be experiencing behavior that is not desired, make sure to report such behavior to the Director of Human Resources. Whenever a student is involved, please contact Assistant Vice President for Student Experience/Dean of Students, Dr. Paula Randazza, at (603) 897-8244 or
prandazza@rivier.edu.

Ban on Incentive Compensation

Rivier may not provide any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based in any part, directly or indirectly, upon success in securing enrollments or awarding of federal financial aid, to any person or entity engaged in any student recruitment or admissions activity or in making decisions regarding the award of Title IV funds.