About UA

Preamble

The Undergraduate Association of Nazareth University is the student government responsible for identifying and meeting student needs. The Association is a vehicle through which students can express the basis for and initiate change within the Campus community. The student government is to be involved in promoting academic, cultural, personal, professional, and social growth in students, in addition to informing students of their rights and responsibilities as members of this community. 

Undergraduate Student Rights and Freedoms

Undergraduate students who feel that their rights and freedoms as students have been violated may notify the Undergraduate Association executive board as their student representatives. If notified of an alleged violation of this nature, the role of Executive Board members will be to refer the student to the Associate Vice President for Student & Campus Life/Dean of Students, or designee, to address the claim and work with the student to identify an appropriate resolution.

Student Code of Conduct, Statement of Respect and Diversity, Notice of Non-Discrimination, and Hazing

The Undergraduate Association upholds the Student Code of Conduct, Statement of Respect and Diversity, and Notice of Non-Discrimination of Nazareth University.

Student Code of Conduct - Refer to the Student Handbook Statement of Respect and Diversity

Nazareth University embraces a society that is both diverse and inclusive, and values both respect for the person and freedom of speech. Respect for the dignity of all people is an essential part of the University’s tradition, mission, and vision for the future as we advance a socially just and equitable community. The University promotes civility and denounces acts of hatred, violence, and/or intolerance.

We define diversity as a continuum of individual, group, and social differences, both visible and invisible. This definition compels us to confront inherent privilege, power, and marginalization to achieve equity and social justice. Diversity at Nazareth is concerned with, but not limited to: race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious and spiritual belief, ability, national origin, veteran status, age, and those individuals with cultural characteristics that have been historically underrepresented and underserved.

Nazareth University is dedicated to inclusion, the active pursuit of conscious and sustained practices and processes that value and respect differences. This commitment to diversity and inclusion informs our curriculum, teaching, learning, scholarship, creative activities, co-curricular activities, residential life, community involvement, and support of these endeavors by the Nazareth Community.

This commitment includes:

• engaging in a continual process of education, critical self-reflection and dialogue regarding privilege, power, and marginalization, 

• promoting greater access and inclusion through systemic and structural change, and

• ensuring that all students, faculty, and staff reach their fullest potential individually and collectively.

This endeavor is essential in meeting the goal of preparing our students and ourselves for meaningful lives in a diverse and global society.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The University does not permit discrimination or harassment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local or federal law. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in its educational, extracurricular, athletic or other programs or in the context of employment. The University, as an educational community, will respond promptly and equitably to reports of sex discrimination and harassment, sexual harassment, sexual violence, stalking, intimate partner violence, and sex- or gender-based harassment that do not involve conduct of a sexual nature in order to eliminate the harassment, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects on any individual or the community. All Nazareth students, faculty, staff, visitors, and guests are expected to comply with federal, state, and local laws.

Hazing

The Undergraduate Association, like its standing committees and clubs, shall not engage in reckless or intentional acts which endanger the mental or physical health of its members. Violation of the above regulation shall result in the organization losing the privilege to operate on campus, and the organization and violators mays be subject to any applicable provision of the Penal Law and to university disciplinary charges