Graduate School Handbook
Important Laws
Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972 as amended by Public Law 93-568
Bentley University provides this notice of its intent to comply with the regulations established to effectuate Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972 as amended by Public Law 93-568. It is our intention to adhere to the letter and spirit of the law with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sex. This policy applies to our education program and activities, and extends to employees therein and to admission thereto, unless excepted under subpart C86.15(a). Any complaints concerning Title IX should be brought to the attention of Earl Avery, the special assistant to the president, 891.2907.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment)
According to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment), individual students have the right to review all official educational records, files and data related to them and the right to challenge the accuracy of the contents of such records. Furthermore, the act prohibits college's and universities from releasing personally identifiable information, other than "directory information," about students without their written consent, except as allowed by law. For detailed information regarding a student's rights under this law and the procedures involved in obtaining access to official records, please contact the vice president for student affairs.
Unless otherwise requested by the student in writing, Bentley University may release to the public student data considered "directory information." If a student desires that directory information not be released, it is his or her responsibility to notify the Registrar's Office in writing. Please note that students do not have the flexibility of choosing to release or not release particular items defined as "directory information."
Voter Registration Act (Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 51, Sect. 42E)
The law requires all public and independent colleges, universities, high schools and vocational schools to make available affidavits of voter registration forms wherever students register for classes. Massachusetts residents will find such forms in the Registrar's Office, in the Rauch Administration Center. Students who wish to register in another state may not use these forms.
Out-of-state students who want to vote in their home state must use either a mail-in form supplied by an election official in the home state or the federal mail-in affidavit of voter registration. The latter may be obtained by writing or calling the Massachusetts Elections Division, Room 1705, McCormack Building, One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108; 617.727.2828 or 800.462.8683.
Nondiscrimination
Bentley University does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in any of its educational programs or activities, including scholarships, loans and athletics, on the basis of race, color, sex, marital or parental status, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, religion, handicap or disability. The university complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Revenue Procedure 75-50 prohibiting such discrimination. Anyone believing that he or she has experienced adverse treatment may register a complaint with Earl Avery, special assistant to the president, at 891.2907.
Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, Public Law 101-226
In compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, Public Law 101-226, Bentley University has adopted and implemented programs to prevent the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees.
The Massachusetts Clean Indoor Air Act (Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 270, Sect. 22)
The Massachusetts Clean Indoor Air Act (Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 270, Sect. 22) requires that smoking be prohibited at private colleges within the commonwealth except in areas designated by the college as smoking areas. All indoor smoking is prohibited.
The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990, [20 U.S.C. Section 1092], as amended by the higher education amendments of 1992
Bentley University provides annual statistics concerning "criminal offenses reported to campus security authorities or local police agencies."
