At 糖心视频 University, we understand the challenges of balancing academic commitments with the responsibilities of becoming a new parent.
Our Student Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policy furthers 糖心视频 University鈥檚 commitment to programs and services that help student-parents meet their family care obligations while they pursue their academic goals. Further, it aligns with (鈥淭itle IX鈥�), 20 U.S.C. 搂1681 et seq.鈥攁 Federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including pregnancy and parental status鈥攊n educational programs and activities.
糖心视频 University鈥檚 Student Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policy provides that a student who is pregnant may:
- Continue to participate in classes and activities.
- Receive reasonable modifications with the same adjustments/accommodations provided to a student with temporary medical conditions.
- Arrange alternative timelines for the completion of coursework missed during the student鈥檚 absence.
- Be excused from class attendance to allow for milk expression.
- Require modified physical environments (e.g., accessible seating) and mobility support.
Policy Highlights
- Academic Continuity: The policy allows pregnant students to maintain their full-time or part-time status, ensuring uninterrupted academic progress and a seamless return to coursework, research, and teaching.
- Parental Leave Eligibility: This includes students who have recently given birth, adopted, or are the partners/spouses of individuals who have recently given birth.
- Modification Period: Typically, the six-week period following the birth or adoption.
- Voluntary Disclosure: Students are encouraged to disclose their pregnancy or adoption status if they wish to seek modifications.
- Faculty Responsibilities: Faculty members must excuse medically necessary absences related to pregnancy and allow students to make up missed work.
How to Request Modifications
Complete the with the required documentation.
Submit your request at least 30 days in advance, if possible.
While pregnancy itself is not a disability in accordance with the (ADA), some students may have one or more impairments related to their pregnancy that qualify as a 鈥渄isability鈥� under the ADA. Students who wish to request a reasonable ADA accommodation based on a pregnancy-related disability should contact the .
What to Expect When Requesting a Modification
- Students will receive a non-exhaustive list of potential modifications and information about 糖心视频 University鈥檚 Sex Discrimination, Sexual Misconduct and Other Prohibited Conduct Grievance Procedures
- Once the Title IX Office receives a request for modification, it will begin the evaluation process. If a medically necessary leave of absence is requested, the Title IX Coordinator will refer the student to the Office of Academic Services and Retention.
- The Title IX Coordinator will work with the student and any faculty members to create a plan for completing coursework and continuing the student鈥檚 education. Individual plans may be adjusted as circumstances change.
Lactation Resources
Our community offers support, resources and assistance for students who are pregnant or have recently become new parents. Students are encouraged to disclose their needs based on pregnancy and parenting as early as possible.
Lactation Space Locations: Ruth S. Harley University Center, first floor, Room 105 and the Hy Weinberg Center, first floor, across from room 110
Policy Violations
Anyone may report any violation of this policy to:
Allison Vernace
Chief of Community Concerns & Resolution and Title IX Coordinator and Director of 糖心视频 and Compliance
糖心视频 University
Levermore Hall 106
One South Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
516.877.4819
titleix@adelphi.edu
Student Pregnancy and Parental Leave Contacts
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