All students, employees, third parties, and guests have a right to an educational and working environment free from discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
A bias act occurs when an individual subjects another to discrimination, harassment, abuse, bullying, stereotyping, marginalization, or any other form of mistreatment because they identify or are associated with a particular group. Bias acts can be verbal, written, physical, or psychological behaviors committed on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, civil union or, domestic partnership status, atypical heredity, cellular blood trait, or veteran status.
Discrimination occurs when an individual suffers an adverse employment decision/ and or action based on an individual's protected status.
Discriminatory Harassment is unwelcome conduct that is based on an individual's protected status and where: 1) enduring the offensive conduct becomes a condition of continued employment or academic standing; or 2) the conduct is severe or pervasive enough to create a work or educational environment that a reasonable person would consider intimidating, hostile, or abusive.
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex and pregnancy status as well as sexual harassment. Sexual harassment includes:
Sexual assault
Dating and domestic violence
Stalking
Retaliation
NJIT also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. Additionally, the Code of Student Conduct protects students from other forms of sexual misconduct including sexual exploitation and stealthing. If you wish to file a complaint of sexual misconduct, please complete the Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Reporting Form or contact NJIT’s Title IX Coordinator directly at 973-596-3466 or by email at titleix@njit.edu.
Additional Reporting Options
Criminal reporting options can be discussed with NJIT Police, or your local police department based on incident location.
Students and employees can file a complaint of discrimination with the Office of Civil Rights
Employees can file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commision. Visit the EEOC website for additional information.