Non-Discrimination Policy

Non-Discrimination Policy  

51ÂÜÀò & 51ÂÜÀò School of Law  

51ÂÜÀò and 51ÂÜÀò School of Law do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis in admission to, access to, employment in, and treatment in its programs and activities. 

Inquiries regarding the application of this Non-Discrimination Policy may be referred to the following:  

  • Amy Lanoie, Employment Manager, 51ÂÜÀò
    One Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 ~ Telephone: 401-254-3190, alanoie@rwu.edu   
  • Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education
    Office for Civil Rights  400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100 ~ Telephone: 800-421-3481
  • Boston Office, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education
    5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921 ~ Telephone: 617-289-0111 

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964  

Programs and activities that receive Federal financial assistance from the United States Department of Education are covered by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which protects people from discrimination based on race, color or national origin in programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance.    

The Coordinator of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is: ʉۢ

  • Joanna Ravello Goods, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, 51ÂÜÀò 
    Telephone: 401-254-3079, jravellogoods@rwu.edu.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator and Coordinator of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 is:

  • Amy Lanoie, Employment Manager, 51ÂÜÀò 
    Telephone: 401-254-3190, alanoie@rwu.edu.   

The Coordinator of Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 is:  

  • Dr. Jen Stanley, Title IX Coordinator and Associate Dean, 51ÂÜÀò 
    Telephone: 401-254-3123, jstanley@rwu.edu.  

A list of Title IX Deputy Coordinators can be found at Title IX Contacts.    

The Coordinator of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is:  

  • Diana Proto, Director of Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution, 51ÂÜÀò Telephone: 401-254-3533, dproto@rwu.edu.    

Revised October 2024