Touro University’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) policy was created with the intention of providing a program for the quick, fair and accessible resolution of Disputes (see definition below) between Touro University, and Touro University’s current and former students (as well as applicants) related to or arising out of a current, former or potential academic relationship with Touro University. The policy is intended to provide an exclusive mechanism for the final and binding resolution of all Disputes that cannot otherwise be resolved internally through the academic and disciplinary methods described in the handbook.
A student’s acceptance, registration, enrollment, matriculation and/or petition for graduation and matriculation at Touro University acts as his or her consideration and consent to these terms. Students agree that he or she will pay for their own fees and expenses related to or arising out of the ADR.
Mistreatment Subsection
Mistreatment is defined as any behavior that disrespects the dignity of others or interferes with the learning process. It can be intentional or unintentional. Examples of mistreatment include:
- Discrimination: Denying opportunities based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected categories
- Humiliation: Publicly belittling or humiliating someone
- Physical or psychological punishment: Threatening or actually inflicting physical harm
- Unfair treatment: Intentionally singling out someone for arbitrary treatment
- Exploitation: Requiring that someone perform personal errands or exploiting them in any other way
- Verbal misconduct: Conveying inappropriate language or humor in class that degrades students from different groups.
Any episodes of mistreatment reported to or witnessed by the program, will be reported to the program director and assistant program director for disposition. This may include referral to Title IX coordinator or senior leadership. Outcomes may include from a warning letter to program dismissal.
