Title IX: Support for Pregnant Students

SVSU is committed to supporting students throughout the course of their studies including those who are experiencing pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) prohibits discrimination based on sex, including pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or recovery therefrom, in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. This prohibition includes discriminating against or excluding a student from an education program or activity, extracurricular activity, athletic program, or other program or activity of the University. The University further prohibits discrimination based on actual or potential parental, family, or marital status.

The University may undertake certain measures and provide reasonable modifications to its education programs or activities to students who are experiencing pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions to ensure equal access and prevent discrimination. 
Students who wish to request reasonable modifications or leaves of absence should contact Dr. Mamie T. Thorns, Associate Vice President for Diversity Programs/Title IX coordinator, at 989-964-4068 or mtthorns@svsu.edu, for more information. Students who are experiencing disabilities may visit the Office of Accessibility Resources & Accommodations to request reasonable accommodations under the ADA/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Students may also contact Dr. Shawn Wilson, Director of the Office of Accessibility Resources & Accommodations, at 989-964-7000 for more information. 

Read:  Know Your Rights: Pregnant or Parenting (426KB)

For more information regarding your rights as a pregnant or parenting student, please contact Dr. Mamie T. Thorns, special assistant to the president for diversity programs and Title IX coordinator, at 989-964-4068 or mtthorns@svsu.edu.