Notice of Non-Discrimination & Privacy Policy

Notice of Non-Discrimination

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is committed to equal opportunity for its students, employees and applicants. The university is committed to providing equal educational and employment rights to all persons without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; ancestry; sex; age; marital status; familial status; sexual orientation; gender identity and expression; genetic information; disability; status as a veteran; or any other characteristic prohibited under applicable federal or state law. Each member of the university community has a right to study and work in an environment free from any form of racial, ethnic, and sexual discrimination including sexual harassment, sexual violence and sexual assault. (Further information, including contact information, can be found on the university’s Title IX web site).

In accordance with federal and state laws, the university will not tolerate discrimination. This policy is placed in this document in accordance with state and federal laws including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Civil Rights Act of 1991 as well as all applicable federal and state executive orders.

Privacy

The University respects and is committed to protecting privacy. The University websites may collect personally identifiable information during the application process. The University may also automatically receive and record information from your browser including your IP address, cookie information, and pages visited. The University will not sell your personally identifiable information to anyone. Information collected on University sites is stored and used in compliance with government and industry standards, including FERPA (Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act) and PCI (Payment Card Industry).

Security

University websites use industry standard Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software that is considered among the best software available for secure commerce transactions. These sites encrypt your personal information, including credit card number, name, and address, to protect against interception on the Internet.