Non-Discrimination Policy

The American Academy of Health and Wellness (the Academy) is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equal educational opportunity. The Academy does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, disability, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Additionally, as is required under Title IX, a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity, Title IX protects all members of our campus community who experience sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, interpersonal violence which includes dating and domestic violence, stalking, or discrimination on the basis of pregnancy. These protections apply to all students, faculty, staff, contractors, applicants and campus visitors.

The Academy committed to creating and fostering a campus environment free from all forms of sex discrimination and harassment and these policies extend to all aspects of its operations, including but not limited to, employment, educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs and all other educational programs and activities. All such harassment will not be tolerated from any employee, student or staff member, or third party.

If you have any further questions, or concerns regarding Title IX please refer them to the Academy’s Title IX Coordinator, or to the United States Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn St., 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604

Telephone: (312) 730-1560; Facsimile: (312) 730-1576

Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov