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General Information

 

Commitment to Diversity

The NWHSU community acknowledges the dignity of all human beings and resolves to treat all people with respect and equality. We recognize and value the diversity of identities among us. Some of these identities include but are not limited to: culture, race, ethnicity, nationality, age, ideology, socioeconomic status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, abilities, religion, spirituality, and family. We welcome everyone to our University.

 

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Northwestern Health Sciences University is committed to providing a working and learning environment that maximizes the potential of each student, faculty member and staff member. Discrimination or harassment of any sort interferes with that environment. Therefore, discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex/gender, gender identity, marital status, familial (or parental) status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status or veteran status or any other protected class defined by law ("discrimination or harassment") is prohibited and will not be tolerated. Retaliation against a person who reports or complains about discrimination or harassment, or who participates in or supports the investigation of a discrimination or harassment complaint, is also prohibited and will not be tolerated.

 

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)

The University maintains an educational record for each student who is or has been enrolled at Northwestern Health Sciences University. In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, student rights are covered by the act and afforded to all students at Northwestern Health Sciences University. FERPA is a federal law that pertains to the release of and access to educational records. The law, also known as the Buckley Amendment, applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.

 

Under FERPA, as a student, you have:

• The right to inspect and review any of your educational records that NWHSU maintains
• The right to seek amendment of these records
• The right to consent to disclosure of these records
• The right to file a complaint with the Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education

 

Disability

Qualified persons shall receive reasonable accommodations for access to educational opportunities, programs and activities of Northwestern. The Student Affairs office is responsible for coordination of programs and services for enrolled students with disabilities. In order for the University to provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities, the following process will be used:

• The Office of Admissions will notify accepted students of the procedures to receive necessary support services.
• It is the responsibility of the individual student to inform the Student Affairs Office of any special aids or services that he/she may need as the result of a disability.
• Students must submit directly to the Student Affairs office a written request for accommodations or auxiliary aids. Students may be required to submit medical or other diagnostic documentation of disability and/or limitations. This information will remain confidential to the Student Affairs office except as permitted by the student expressly for providing support services to that student.
• As needed, the Student Affairs office will discuss the student's request for accommodation with the student and faculty member or department involved to determine appropriate accommodation. If there is a question about the appropriateness of a student's requested accommodation, the Student Affairs office will inform the student of the University's decision. Northwestern will comply with applicable legal requirements in considering requests for accommodations. However, Northwestern will not waive requirements that are integral to the educational program.
• Requests must be made in a timely manner. Students must initiate a request for accommodation at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the course/program. Untimely requests may result in delay or denial of accommodation.
• Complaints concerning the provision of accommodations to disabled students will be handled through the process specified in the University Student Handbook.
• Facility and Program Accessibility: The University will relocate programs, activities, and services to accessible locations upon request of an individual with a mobility impairment. Such requests should be directed in writing to the Director of Human Resources, 2501 W. 84th Street, Bloomington, MN, 55431, at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the course or program.