Office of Equity and Civil Rights

The Office of Equity and Civil Rights (OECR) is committed to promoting, supporting and providing resources to sustain a living, learning and working environment of diversity, equality, fairness, inclusion and respect where all members of the University community are valued.

OECR is responsible for ensuring that the University complies with its own policies and procedures, and with federal, state and local laws prohibiting discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct.

Discrimination, Harassment, and Bias Incident Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

Concerning the Arcadia University Non-Discrimination and Non-Harassment Policy.

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• Public Safety
• Office of Access, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Office of Residence and Commuter Life
• Office of Sexual and Gender-based Violence Prevention and Education
• Arcadia University Counseling Services*
• Arcadia University Student Health Services*

* Resources marked with an asterisk are confidential offices

• For incidents that occurred prior to 8/14/2020:
  • Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct
  • Procedures for Resolution of Complaints of Sexual Misconduct, Relationship Violence, and Stalking
• For incidents that occurred after 8/14/2020:
  • Non-Discrimination and Non-Harassment Policy
  • Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct
  • Procedures for Resolution of Complaints Under the Non-Discrimination and Non-Harassment Policy and the Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct
• Related Policies
  • Disability Support Services Policy
  • Disability Support Services Policy for Employees and Applicants
  • Immigration Support for Faculty and Staff Policy
  • Progressive Discipline Policy
  • Policy on Consensual Relationships 

Arcadia University is committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment for students, faculty, professional staff and guests. This commitment includes ensuring that the University complies with its own policies and with federal, state and local laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment based upon ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or military veteral status, age, medical or genetic information, pregnancy, disability, and any other characteristic prohibited by law. Arcadia’s Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Non-Discrimination and Non-Harassment Policy provide timely, fair, thorough, private, and dignified processes for handling and investigating complaints of discrimination, harassment, and misconduct, including sexual assault.

Reporting Discrimination, Harassment, and Bias Incidents

Arcadia University welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives from around the world, and believes that an inclusive and respectful environment enriches the University community and the educational and employment experience of its members. Arcadia’s Non-Discrimination and Non-Harassment Policy provides a prompt, thorough, confidential, and respectful process for handling and investigating complaints of discrimination and/or harassment on the basis of:

• Ethnicity
• National origin
• Ancestry
• Race
• Color
• Religion
• Creed
• Sex
• Gender
• Marital status
• Sexual orientation
• Gender identity or expression
• Military or military veteral status
• Age
• Medical or genetic information
• Disability
• Or any other characteristic prohibited by law

If you wish to make a report of discrimination or harassment on the basis of one of these protected categories, or any other bias incident, please contact OECR.
 
By Phone: 215-517-2659
By Email: nellen@arcadia.edu
In person: 777 Limekiln Pike, Suite 112, Glenside, PA 19038 (during business hours)
Anonymously: Campus Conduct Hotline Reporting System

Reporting Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct

Arcadia University prohibits Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct as defined by Title IX and by Arcadia University Policies. On this page, there are links to resources that will help you access confidential resources; seek medical attention; and make a report to the University. We welcome visitors to our site to reach out to us for assistance by phone, by email, or by stopping by to see us in person. We aim to make Arcadia University a safe place to learn, live, and work. 
 
If you wish to make a report of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct, please contact OECR.

By Phone: 215-517-2659
By Email: nellen@arcadia.edu
In person: 777 Limekiln Pike, Suite 112, Glenside, PA 19038 (during business hours)
Anonymously: Campus Conduct Hotline Reporting System

Seek Medical Attention: Dial 911 or go to Abington Memorial Hospital

• Phone: 215-481-2000 (24-hour dispatcher)
• Location: 1200 Old York Rd, Abington, PA 19001

Confidential Resources 
 
Arcadia University Counseling Services
Heinz Hall, Ground Floor
215-572-2967
 
Arcadia University Student Health Services
Heinz Hall, Ground Floor
215-572-2966