Lesley University Nondiscrimination Notice
In accordance with Title IX and other federal and state nondiscrimination laws, Lesley University does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race; ethnicity or ethnic characteristics; color; religion or creed; gender, gender identity, or gender expression; national or ethnic origin; ancestry or shared ancestry; age; physical or mental disability; pregnancy or related conditions; parental, family, or marital status; sex, sex characteristics, or sex stereotypes; sexual orientation; genetic information; veteran or military status; membership in uniformed services; and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and in employment.
For questions or concerns related to discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, to make a report or complaint, or for questions about the application of Title IX, individuals should contact Valerie Yeakel, Director of Equal Opportunity & Title IX Coordinator, at (617) 349-8643, at Lesley University, Office of Equal Opportunity, 29 Everett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, or at vyeakel@lesley.edu.
Reports related to discrimination and harassment can also be made through the Equal Opportunity Online Reporting Form and the EthicsPoint third-party hotline both of which allow individuals to report anonymously. More information related to equal opportunity and Title IX, including the University’s nondiscrimination policies and procedures, can be found by visiting the Office of Equal Opportunity’s webpage. In addition to contacting the Director of Equal Opportunity, individuals who have questions regarding the application of Title IX can also contact the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.