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Public Disclosure & Policies

Civil Rights Compliance

BAU is an academic community built on respect for all persons. The University has a strict policy of dignity, equality, and non-discrimination regarding the treatment of all individuals: faculty, staff, and students. In compliance with federal, state, and local government requirements and the Title VI of the United States Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Bay Atlantic University will not discriminate against any individual on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, association, national or ethnic origin, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, physical disability, or veteran status in its employment, student admissions (including scholarship award and loan programs), or in any aspect of any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University.

Title IX

Bay Atlantic University upholds student rights to participate in campus life without sex or gender discrimination. According to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity…”

Bay Atlantic University does not and will not tolerate sexual harassment of students, faculty, and/or staff. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that is illegal under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Sexual harassment is deemed to have occurred when:

    • Submission to harassment is either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s employment or academic performance; or
    • Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for academic or employment decisions, including, but not limited to promotion, transfer, selection for training or performance evaluation, or used as the basis for academic evaluation; or
    • The conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an affected person’s work performance or academic performance or participation in educational pursuits; or
    • The conduct has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive academic

BAU offers training to students, faculty, and staff on Title IX at the beginning of each semester. The Title IX officer is Shawneen Jones, the HR Director, on the 2nd floor and at [email protected].

Retaliation

According to Title IX of the Education Amendments, it is illegal to commit a retaliatory act (e.g. giving failing grades or preventing certain individuals from participation in programs because of an individual’s identity, because the student had filed a complaint).

Sexual Harassment Policy

Bay Atlantic University does not and will not tolerate sexual harassment of students, faculty, and/or staff. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that is illegal under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Sexual harassment is deemed to have occurred when:

1. Submission to harassment is either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s employment or academic performance; or

2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for academic or employment decisions, including, but not limited to promotion, transfer, selection for training or performance evaluation, or used as the basis for academic evaluation; or

3. The conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an affected person’s work performance or academic performance or participation in educational pursuits; or

4. The conduct has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive academic environment.  

Title IX Policy

Title IX Initial Complaint Form

Anti Discrimination and Harassment Policy

Age Discrimination

BAU welcomes people of all ages to its community. According to the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, schools may not discriminate based on age.

Safe and Drug-Free School Policy

In compliance with the US Department of Education and the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989 and Higher Education Act of 1965 Bay Atlantic University has adopted a zero-tolerance policy for the consumption, manufacture, or distribution of drugs on campus. In addition, students and employees who violate this policy may be subjected to arrest and prosecution and will be subjected to the disciplinary procedures provided by the various negotiated agreements or such other corrective action as the President or the President’s designee may deem appropriate. Other corrective action may include satisfactory participation in an approved alcohol or drug rehabilitation program.

Students and employees should be aware that the legal sanctions that may be imposed under current laws regarding the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, use, or sale of alcohol or controlled substances include fines and prison terms ranging from one year to life in prison upon conviction.

Non-Smoking Policy

Smoking is not permitted within facilities owned or leased by the University or in University vehicles. Smoking is not permitted within 50 feet of any University facility. Students may be fined up to $1,000 by building management for smoking within 50 feet of the building.

For details on Academic and Communication Policies, please refer to this 2023-2024 Academic Catalog.


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