Nondiscrimination/Title IX Statement

Seton Hall University is committed to equal access in its educational programs and activities. Accordingly, and in compliance with New Jersey and federal laws, the University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender, disability and/or handicap, race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture, hair type and protective hairstyles), creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy and related conditions, breastfeeding, veteran status, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, status as a domestic violence victim, arrest status, AIDS and/or HIV status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, genetic information, the refusal to submit to genetic testing, the refusal to make available the results of a genetic test, or membership in any other class protected by New Jersey state or federal laws, in any phase of its admissions, financial aid, educational, extra-curricular, or athletic programs or activities, or in its employment practices.

The University’s policies are in accordance with federal and New Jersey state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, including dating and domestic violence and stalking, as well as retaliation. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Amendments of 2008, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. The University reserves its right to administer and apply all policies, programs, and benefits in a manner consistent with its Catholic educational mission and the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Seton Hall University is committed to maintaining a campus environment that is free of unlawful discrimination and harassment of its University community members--students, members of the Board of Trustees and Board of Regents, non-Regent members of all committees of the Board of Regents, officers, priests, faculty, administrators, employees, applicants, volunteers, as well as our vendors, visitors, guests, all persons residing in University housing and other third parties. Indeed, members of our campus community must not be treated adversely based upon a classification protected by law or retaliated against for engaging in protected activity, such as filing a complaint or participating in the review of a complaint.

In accordance with Title IX regulations, the University has designated Toni Hindsman as the University’s Title IX Coordinator. Ms. Hindsman oversees compliance with the University’s nondiscrimination policies and Title IX. Individuals with questions about any form of discrimination and/or Title IX, or who wish to report a violation, are encouraged to contact any of the individuals or agencies listed below. In addition, any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone or by electronic mail by using the contact information listed below for the Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Title IX Coordinators, or by any other means that result in the Title IX Coordinator receiving the person’s verbal or written report. Reports can be made during non-business hours by mail to the listed office addresses or by using the listed telephone numbers or e-mail addresses. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.

The University thoroughly reviews all reports pertaining to allegations of sexual assault and sexual misconduct in accordance with federal and New Jersey state laws, as well as University policy -- and, most importantly, because it is essential to maintaining a community based on mutual respect and caring for every individual.

Reporting anonymously through social media outlets does not provide the University with sufficient information to conduct a thorough review or to provide appropriate supportive resources to individuals. Therefore, the University strongly encourages all individuals that wish to report allegations of sexual assault or sexual misconduct to contact any one of the following individuals outlined below:

University Title IX Coordinator:

Toni Hindsman, M.A.
Director of EEO Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
Bayley Hall, Room 108C
Seton Hall University, 400 South Orange Ave., South Orange, NJ 07079
Phone: (973) 275-2513
Email: [email protected]

University Deputy Title IX Coordinators:

Karen Van Norman
Associate Vice President and Dean of Students
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
University Center, Room 237
Seton Hall University, 400 South Orange Ave., South Orange, NJ 07079
Phone: (973) 761-9076
Email: [email protected]

Tatum Colitz
Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Recreation Center, Room 4001B
Seton Hall University, 400 South Orange Ave., South Orange, NJ 07079
Phone: (973) 761-9494
Email: [email protected]

Delica M. Reduque, M.S. Ed, PHR
Manager, Employee & Labor Relations
Deputy Title IX Coordinator - Immaculate Conception Seminary and
School of Theology and Saint Andrew’s College Seminary
Martin House
Seton Hall University, 366 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079
Phone: (973) 761-9284
Email: [email protected]

Anthony I. Turon, M.Ed., MBA
Assistant Dean of Students
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
University Center, Room 212
Seton Hall University, 400 South Orange Avenue South Orange, NJ 07079
Phone: (973) 761-9076
Email: [email protected]

Rochelle Outlaw Edwards, J.D.
Assistant Dean for Equity, Justice, and Engagement, Deputy Title IX Coordinator
One Newark Center, Room 302
Seton Hall University School of Law, 1109 Raymond Blvd., Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: (973) 642-8721
Email: [email protected]

U.S. Department of Education
32 Old Slip, 26th floor
New York, NY 10005
Phone: (646) 428-3800
Fax: (646) 428-3843
TDD: (877) 521-2172
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.nysed.gov/postsecondary-services/civil-rights-compliance-reviews-postsecondary-colleges-and-educational

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Two Gateway Center
283-299 Market Street
Suite 1703
Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 1-800-669-4000
Fax: (973) 339-7380
TTY: 1-800-669-6820
Public portal: https://publicportal.eeoc.gov/portal/
ASL Video Phone: 844-234-5122
Website: https://www.eeoc.gov/field-office/newark/location
Office Hours: Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and visitors for Intake of charges from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

New Jersey Division on Civil Rights
New Jersey Division on Civil Rights
Northern Regional Office
31 Clinton Street, 3rd Floor
Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: (973) 648-2700
Fax: (973) 648-4405
Website: https://www.njoag.gov/about/divisions-and-offices/division-on-civil-rights-home/division-on-civil-rights-about/contact-dcr/

Information about filing an internal University complaint alleging a violation of these policies is available at:

The University also has several online resources available for students and all community members:

Additional Reporting Options include:
Responsible Employees such as Faculty Members and Administrators

Confidential Reporting Resources:
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) - (973) 761-9500
Health Services (973) 761-9175

Campus Ministry South Orange and Interprofessional Health Sciences Campuses (priests and other pastoral ministers acting as confidential, spiritual counsellors) (973) 761-9545

Law School Chaplain (acting as a confidential and spiritual counselor) (973) 642-8859