Pregnancy
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ("Title IX") prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including pregnancy and related conditions in educational programs and activities that receive federal funding. Students and employees who are pregnant or have related conditions are protected by Title IX, in addition to other applicable federal and state laws.
Students
The Office of the Dean of Students works directly with students who are pregnant, navigating childbirth or lactation. Resources and additional information are available online.
Office: Office of the Dean of Students
102 Gilchrist Hall
Cedar Falls, IA 50614
Phone: 319-273-2332
Fax: 319-273-5832
Email: deanofstudents@uni.edu
Employees
Employees who are pregnant or are experiencing related conditions can contact Human Resource Services for assistance.
The University offers a variety of free services for those who are eligible and expecting.
Office: Human Resource Services
027 Gilchrist Hall
Phone: 319-273-6164
For deaf or hard-of-hearing use Relay 711
Fax: 319-273-2927
Contact: Leave & Accommodations Coordinator - hrs-leaves@uni.edu
Lactation Space Access
UNI provides students and employees with access to lactation spaces that are functional, appropriate, and safe. Information on the location of lactation spaces, including how to access the spaces is available through Human Resource Services.
Reporting a Concern
If an individual feels their pregnancy or related conditions rights have been violated, they may consult with the Office of Civil Rights Compliance and/or utilize the procedures outlined in Policy 13.02 Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct. Leah Gutknecht, Assistant to the President for Civil Rights Compliance, is the designated Title IX Coordinator and can be contacted at leah.gutknecht@uni.edu, 319.273.2846, or 117 Gilchrist.