Pregnant and Parenting

Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of pregnancy and parenting status. 

The University is committed to creating and maintaining a community where all individuals enjoy freedom from discrimination, including Sex Discrimination, as mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”). Title IX prohibits Sex Discrimination against students, employees, or applicants based on parental, family, or marital status, in addition to pregnancy or related conditions. Additionally, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) requires the University to provide a reasonable accommodation to a qualified employee’s or applicant’s known limitations related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodation will cause the University undue hardship. 

If you would like more information, please review the Policy on Parental, Family, or Marital Status, Including Pregnancy and Related Conditions.

Reasonable modifications may include, but are not limited to: 

  • Breaks during class to express breast milk, breastfeed, or attend to health needs associated with pregnancy or related conditions, including eating, drinking, or using the restroom; 
  • Intermittent absences to attend medical appointments;  
  • Access to online or homebound education 
  • Changes in schedule or course sequence 
  • Extensions of time for coursework and rescheduling of tests and examinations 
  • Allowing a student to sit or stand, or carry or keep water nearby 
  • Counseling 
  • Changes in physical space or supplies (for example, access to a larger desk or a footrest);  
  • Elevator access; 
  • or other changes to policies, practices, or procedures 

If you are a pregnant or parenting student looking for resources, modifications, or support, please complete a CARE referral and the Title IX Office will contact you.  

Resources for Pregnant and Parenting Students: 

  • Lactation Room, located in room 316 on the 3rd floor of the Smith Student Center 
  • Student Support, 005 Patterson Hall, student.support@sru.edu, 724.738.2121 
  • Health Center, Rhoads Hall, 724.738.2052 
  • Women’s Center, 2nd Floor, Smith Student Center, oie@sru.edu, 724.738.2700  
  • Counseling Center, Rhoads Hall Suite 118, 724.738.2034 
  • For additional resources, please visit Concern Center 

For questions regarding Pregnancy and Parenting modifications, please contact Tori Kapopoulos, Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Pregnant and Parenting Students at victoria.kapopoulos@sru.edu 

For SRU employees looking for information regarding pregnancy and parenting, please contact Human Resources, 724.738.2070. 

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