Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Employment Opportunity
Welcome to the NJCU Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Diversity web page.
New Jersey City University is committed to providing a work place free from discrimination and harassment. New Jersey City University and the EEO/AA Office provides an environment for all employees, applicants for employment and persons conducting business with the University that is free from prohibited discrimination or harassment in accordance with the New Jersey City University Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace (State Policy). The Office of EEO/AA promotes a work environment that embraces equality, dignity and respect.
Within this page, there are Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Diversity related policy and procedures. If you have any questions, please contact the EEO/AA Office at 201-200-3075.
Policies and Forms
Policies and Procedures
- NJCU Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace (State Policy) (NJCU adopted 8/16/2021) (pdf)
- Acknowledgment of Receipt Form (pdf)
- NJCU Procedures for Internal Complaints Alleging Discrimination in the Workplace (pdf)
Complaints of prohibited discrimination/harassment can be reported either to Ms. Mona Jha, the Interim Director of EEO/AA or to the University Counsel, Ms. Monica de los Rios or to any supervisory employee of the New Jersey City University or through the State’s Hotline (1-833-691-0404).
Ms. Jha may be reached at 201-200-3075 or by e-mail at mjha@njcu.edu; and Ms. de los Rios may be contacted at 201-200-2039 or by e-mail at mdelosrios@njcu.edu.
Complaint Form
- NJ Division of EEO/AA Discrimination Complaint Processing Form (printable/fillable version)* *The form should be submitted directly to the Office of EEO/AA located in Hepburn Hall, Room 306 or via e-mail to Mona Jha at mjha@njcu.edu.
Title IX
- Notice of Non-discrimination and Title IX
- For complaints involving students, please contact the Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Dean of Students, Ms. Pia Stevens Haynes in the Office of the Dean of Students (“DOS”) via e-mail at pstevenshaynes@njcu.edu or by telephone at 201-200-3525. For further information, please follow this link.
Resources for Students with Disabilities
Resources for students with disabilities are available at the Office of Specialized Services and Supplemental Instruction.
Message from the Office of the Title IX Coordinator
Dear NJCU Community,
On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education released its Final Rule under Title IX, which will become effective on August 1, 2024, and apply to complaints of sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment or sexual violence, regarding alleged conduct that occurs on or after this date.
Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance.
The final rule clarifies that the sex discrimination protected under Title IX includes discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and expands protections to students and employees who are pregnant or parenting.
The final regulations also require schools to take prompt and effective action when notified of conduct that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination in their education programs or activities. The final regulations restore and strengthen vital protections for students, and provide schools with information to meet their Title IX obligations while offering appropriate discretion and flexibility to account for variations in school size, student populations, and administrative structures. The Fact Sheet addressing the regulations may be found here.
NJCU does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.
NJCU will be updating its policies and procedures to comply with the new regulations. NJCU’s Notice of Non-Discrimination and Title IX. Incidents may be reported using the following form or the link at the bottom of this communication.
Individuals may report concerns or questions to:
Mona Jha
Interim Title IX Coordinator
Contact Us
Mona Jha mjha@njcu.edu
Interim Director of EEO/AA/Diversity
Office of Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Diversity
2039 Kennedy Boulevard
Hepburn Hall, Room 306
Jersey City, New Jersey 07305
Telephone: 201-200-3075
Fax: 201-200-2051