Nondiscrimination Policy
La Roche University admits qualified students of any sex, race, color, handicap, religion, national and ethnic origin, veteran status and sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the University. The same policy is followed with respect to all employees, regardless of rank or classification.
La Roche University Nondiscrimination Policy
La Roche University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, in the administration of its educational policies and programs, employment practices, athletic and other college administrative programs. The University is committed to serving a diversity of students by providing educational and extra-curricular programs which will enhance their overall educational experience.
The University is unalterably opposed to any form of harassment which is defined as any word, gesture, picture or symbol (verbal or written) that is commonly understood to convey hatred or contempt, or to demean, alarm or abuse an individual (or group) because of his/her sex, race, color, handicap, religion, sexual orientation or national and ethnic origin.
La Roche University’s non-discrimination policy is administered in accordance with title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, and all other applicable federal and Pennsylvania statutes. The following persons have been designated to handle enquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
- Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students: 412-536-1069
- Assistant Director of Accessibility and Equity: 412-536-1177
- Associate Vice President for Human Resources: 412-536-1115
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, call 1-800-421-3481.
Allies at LRU
La Roche regularly hosts employee Safe Zone trainings to promote LGBTQ+ awareness education. These workshops educate faculty and staff on gender pronouns and LGBTQ+ vocabulary, and help to cultivate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment.
LGBTQ+ Resources
- Allegheny County LGBTQ Resources: Supports for LGBTQ community and their allies in and around the Greater Pittsburgh area.
- Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation: Health and wellness services for the Pittsburgh LGBTQ+ community.
- PGH Equity Center: A long standing LGBTQIA+ Community Center within Pittsburgh.
- PFLAG Pittsburgh: Parents, families, friends and allies united with LGBTQ+.
- Sisters PGH: Nonprofit servicing persons of color, trans and nonbinary people within Southwestern PA.
- Gay Lesbian & Straight Network: Championing LGBTQ+ issues in K-12 education.
- GLAAD: Media force for LGBTQ issues.
- It Gets Better Project: Communicates that “it gets better” through personal video stories and pledges.
- The Trevor Project: Suicide prevention and support.
- Human Rights Campaign: Fights for equality and marriage rights in the LGBTQ+ community.
- Athlete Ally: Championing equity and LGBTQI -inclusive environment in athletics.
- Outright Action International: Human rights for LGBTQ+ people everywhere.