Students should contact:
Brianna Lackowski
Title IX and Equity Coordinator
203-576-2360
titleix@bridgeport.edu
Pregnancy and Related Conditions
Title IX protects pregnant parents and those with related conditions from discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or lactation, medical conditions related thereto, or recovery from any of these conditions.
If you have questions about your rights regarding pregnancy, please contact the Title IX and Equity Coordinator at titleix@bridgeport.edu.
Reasonable modifications
University of Bridgeport will provide reasonable modifications to pregnant students and those with related condition including, but not limited to:
- Assistance with parking considerations
- Communication and support for reasonable and appropriate breaks for standing, lactation, nursing, etc.
- Providing support for one’s physical environment
- Requesting an Incomplete in a course when applicable and appropriate
To speak with someone further about getting these modifications, please contact:
Section overview
Employees should contact:
Chery Nyarady
Director of Human Resources
203-576-4731
cnyarady@bridgeport.edu
Resources
- The Pregnant Scholar initiative is the nation’s first and only legal resource center for pregnant students. They aim to create an educational system where no student is asked to choose between their education and their family.
- Resource card (PDF)
Office of Civil Rights Compliance: Title IX and Equity
Office of Civil Rights Compliance: Title IX and Equity
Title IX and Equity Coordinator
Brianna Lackowski
203-576-2360 · briannala@bridgeport.edu
Wahlstrom Library, 7th Floor, Office 705
Senior Director of Civil Rights Compliance
Alden Minick
860-727-4601 · titleix@bridgeport.edu
ADA/504 Coordinator
Wahlstrom Library, 7th Floor, Office 706