Pregnant & Parenting Students
Pregnant & Parenting Students
Kean University recognizes that a welcoming, supportive environment is essential for students to succeed, thrive, and realize their full potential. It is the desire and intent of the University to foster and maintain a welcoming environment for all its students, including pregnant and parenting students who are faced with challenges in addition to those that come with being a student.
Kean University does not discriminate in its education program or activity against any applicant for admission, student, applicant for employment, or employee on the basis of current, potential, or past pregnancy or related conditions as mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX). The University prohibits members of the University community from adopting or implementing any policy, practice, or procedure which treats an applicant for admission, student, applicant for employment, or employee differently on the basis of current, potential, or past parental, family, or marital status. This policy and its pregnancy-related protections apply to all pregnant persons, regardless of gender identity or expression.
For information about Kean's policies or to request assistance, visit the Title IX webpage or you can also contact the Title IX Coordinator directly at titleix@kean.edu or (908) 737-5980. The Title IX Coordinator is required to assist you in securing adjustments and leave, when needed.
Students can also review the complete Pregnancy and Related Conditions and Parenting Student Policy. Students who would like to self-identify as a Pregnant and Parenting Student can do so by completing this form.
Steps to Seek Pregnancy Accommodation
Requesting Accommodations:
If you are a Kean University Student and require accommodations due to pregnancy (or pregnancy related conditions/issues), contact the Title IX Coordinator, Catricia Shaw directly at titleix@kean.edu or (908) 737-5980.
If you are a Kean University Employee and require accommodations due to pregnancy (or pregnancy related conditions/issues), please contact the Kean University ADA Coordinator, Yrelys Tapanes at (908) 737-3313, or via email at ytapanes@kean.edu.
Additionally, employees should review the Break Time for Nursing Mothers Policy.
Complaints:
If you believe that you have experienced an incident(s) of discrimination or harassment based on pregnancy (or pregnancy related conditions or issues), you have the right to file a complaint. If you wish to file a complaint of discrimination, please use this form: Title IX Reporting Form.