Pregnancy and Parenting
Pregnancy and Parenting
Pregnancy, parenting, and all related conditions are protected under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The American InterContinental University System (AIUS) is committed to providing reasonable accommodations under Title IX to ensure equitable learning opportunities in the same manner and under the same policies as any other temporary disability. Pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions covered under Title IX include, but may not be limited to: pregnancy, childbirth, miscarriage, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, conditions arising in connection with pregnancy, and recovery from these conditions.
Students wishing to request Title IX accommodations may contact the Title IX Coordinator (Ombudsman) at Ombudsman@trident.edu or 847-586-4056. Reasonable Title IX accommodations available under this policy may include extended due dates, waiver of late penalties, a course extension or incomplete at the end of the course, or campus-based accommodations (when applicable) such as additional breaks, excused absences, alternative seating, elevator access, and a dedicated lactation room. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. Students that need a Leave of Absence should speak with their Academic Advisor. In review of a Title IX accommodation request, supporting documentation may be requested by the Title IX Coordinator. Supporting documentation may include written notice from the student’s medical provider regarding information related to the student’s medical condition and need for academic accommodation(s). Unless otherwise notated by a medical provider, accommodations extend until 8 weeks post-delivery.
Students currently receiving ADA accommodation(s) are still eligible for Title IX accommodations, but accommodations cannot be stacked or duplicated (e.g., a student with an ADA accommodation of a course extension at the end of a course cannot get an additional course extension as a Title IX accommodation).
Students receiving ADA and/or Title IX accommodations must still adhere to all University policies and procedures.
For more information regarding student rights under Title IX, please review AIUS’ Sexual Harassment Policy Under Title IX. You may also direct questions related to this policy to the Title IX Coordinator at Ombudsman@trident.edu. If you feel you are being discriminated against because you are pregnant or parenting, you may file a complaint by using the University’s internal Title IX grievance procedures (see Investigation & Discrimination Procedures under the Sexual Harassment Policy under Title IX).