Overview of the University
Nondiscrimination and Complaint Procedures Policy of Marywood University
Policy Statement
Marywood University (the “University” or “Marywood”) “honors the uniqueness and dignity of each human person” (Core Values of Marywood University, Respect). The University declares and affirms a policy of equal educational and employment opportunity and nondiscrimination in its educational programs and all other activities that it operates both on and off University property. Marywood is committed to maintaining a comfortable, healthy and safe learning, living and working environment for all members of the Marywood community. Marywood does not condone and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or assault based on race, sex (including sex-based harassment, gender, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), color, national origin (including shared ancestry and ethnic characteristics), age, creed, religion, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, military/veteran status, use of a guide or support animal, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“Protected Characteristics”). These are explicit civil and legal applications of the formulation of religious beliefs already cherished in Marywood University’s Mission, Core Values, and practices.
The term “harassment” in this Policy means unwelcome and offensive conduct based on one’s Protected Characteristic. Examples of harassment include, but are not limited to, verbal (including improper joking or teasing), written or physical conduct that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion towards an individual because of any Protected Characteristic, and that (1) has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment as defined by law; or (2) has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work or educational performance; or (3) otherwise adversely affects an individual’s employment or educational opportunities. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to, slurs, epithets, threats, derogatory comments, unwelcome jokes, teasing, and similar conduct whether written, verbal or physical. Harassment is not limited to only behavior that is sexual in nature, and it can occur regardless of the gender of either the harasser or the victim
Marywood University will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the University. Any person who believes they may require such accommodation should contact the Director of Student Disability Services (for students) or the Director of Human Resources (for employees).
Scope of this Policy
This Policy applies to all faculty, staff, administration, employees, students, volunteers, and visitors, including applicants for admission and employment. The Policy applies to conduct that occurs within the University’s education program or activities, which includes all of its operations; on-campus conduct; off-campus conduct at University sponsored events, including, but not limited to, academic and educational programming, internships, athletic events, and all other University programming; conduct that occurs in a building owned or controlled by a student organization that is
officially recognized by the University; conduct that is subject to the University’s disciplinary authority; and conduct outside of the University’s education program or activity that contributes to a hostile environment within the University’s education program or activities.
Notice of Nondiscrimination can be found here. Notice of Non-Discrimination
Complaints related to all forms of sex discrimination and related retaliation are addressed under the University’s Title IX Policy. For all other reports and complaints discrimination and harassment on the basis of Protected Characteristics, and related retaliation, this Policy applies.
Regardless of whether this Policy or the Title IX Policy applies, anyone wishing to make a report of conduct they believe may violate either policy should report the incident as soon as possible to the Director of Human Resources or Title IX Coordinator.
Contact Information
Inquiries should be directed to:
Mr. Nick Moore
Assistant Director of Career Services and Title IX Coordinator
Email: nmoore@marywood.edu
Phone: 570-961-4720
Learning Commons, Room 162
Kim Padden
Director of Human Resources and Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Email: kapadden@marywood.edu
Phone: 570-961-4549
Liberal Arts Center, Room 86
Nicole Malloy
Associate Director of Athletics and Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Email: malloy@marywood.edu
Phone: 570-3486211 ext.2489
Marywood Athletics and Wellness, Room 207
Please contact any of the above with questions regarding Title IX or this policy.
Questions may also be directed to:
Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-1100
Anonymous Reporting
Anyone wishing to make an anonymous report may call the University’s Whistleblower Hotline at 855-278-2074 and/or use the Internet-based reporting system at Ethics Point See
the University’s Whistleblower Policy for more details. Whistleblower Policy
Reports can also be made online by accessing this link: Title IX Reporting Form
The University's ADA/504 Coordinator is:
Dr. Lakeisha Meyer, Ph.D.
Director of Student Disability Services
Email: ldmeyer@marywood.edu
Phone: 570-348-6211 ext. 6050
Please
refer to Student Disability Services website for more information about the Accommodations
Request Process, including Documentation Guidelines.
Marywood University is committed to fulfilling its educational mission under all circumstances. The Force Majeure Policy establishes the University's rights and responsibilities, and those of its students, when extraordinary events beyond the University's reasonable control require a temporary modification to the method or modality of course and program delivery.
This policy applies to all students enrolled at Marywood University, regardless of program, level, or mode of study. It applies to all academic programs, courses, and related institutional activities delivered on-campus, online, or in a hybrid format. Students are encouraged to read the full policy on the Marywood website. https://www.marywood.edu/policy/doc/force-majeure-policy.pdf
The statements in the catalog are for the purposes of information. This catalog is not to be intended to create a binding contract between the student and Marywood University. The University reserves the right to change requirements or regulations, including tuition and fees, as necessary, at any time, giving such notice as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances. Students must fulfill all prevailing degree or program requirements.
Marywood Seal
The black diamond in the lower center of the seal represents the city of Scranton, which is located in the heart of the once thriving anthracite coal district of Pennsylvania. Coal was king in Scranton at the time of Marywood’s founding, and a gold field surrounding the diamond symbolizes the wealth the coal industry produced.
The diamond is charged with the open book of learning, and upon its pages the Greek letters Alpha and Omega are inscribed. These represent God as the beginning and end of all things and the foundation of true education.
An image of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, garlanded with roses, pierced by a sword, marked by her crown as Queen of Heaven and tinctured in the gold eternity, is displayed on a forest green background to symbolize in canting form, the name of the University. (Canting arms indicate the name of the bearer.) On either side of the heart are fleurs-de-lis, a symbol of the Blessed Virgin, taken from the seal of the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, who founded Marywood University in 1915.
Motto
The University has embodied its ideals, which are identical with the goals of true humanism, in the University motto: Sanctitas, Scientia, Sanitas (Holiness, Knowledge, Health).
Accreditations and Approvals
(See https://www.marywood.edu/academics/accreditations-approvals/ for updates received after catalog publication.)
Regional Accreditations
Marywood University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801. Phone: 267-284-5000, www.msche.org.
The MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
The Commission on Higher Education is an independent corporation maintaining a relationship with the Middle States Association.
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is a voluntary, non-governmental membership association that defines, maintains, and promotes educational excellence across institutions with diverse missions, student populations, and resources. Because MSCHE is an institutional accreditor, it examines institutions as a whole rather than specific programs within institutions. MSCHE provides education, quality assurance, and other services to members.
MSCHE conducts accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidacy status) activities for institutions of higher education in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and any other geographic areas in which the Commission elects to conduct accrediting activities, including the evaluation of distance education and correspondence education programs offered at those institutions. MSCHE accredits institutions across the United States as well as globally.
Professional Accreditations
Business and Managerial Science Programs granting the B.B.A. Degrees at the Undergraduate Level and the M.B.A. and M.S. in Management Information System Degrees at the Graduate Level are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213. Phone: 913-339-9356.
The Didactic Program, Internship, and Distance Internship Programs in the Nutrition and Dietetics department are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995. Phone: 800-877-1600, ext. 5400.
The Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, 3325 Paddocks Parkway, Suite 345, Suwanee, Georgia 30024. Phone: 770-476-1224. Fax: 770-476-1738.
The Graduate Art Therapy Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education. 25400 US Hwy 19N, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763. Phone: 727-210-2350.
The Undergraduate Music Therapy Program is accredited by the American Music Therapy Association, 10125 Colesville Road, #136, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone: 301-589-3300. Fax: 301-589-5175.
The Master’s Program in Speech-Language Pathology is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850-3289. Phone: 800-498-2071.
The baccalaureate nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington DC 20001. Phone: 202-887-6791. Fax: 202- 887-8476.
Counseling Programs in Elementary Counseling, Secondary School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, 1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 510, Alexandria, VA 22314. Phone: 703-535-5990.
The Master and Baccalaureate of Social Work degree programs in the School of Social Work are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, 1701 Duke Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314-3457. Phone: 703-683-8080. Fax: 703-683-8099.
The Bachelor of Architecture (B.ARCH.) degree program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board, 1101 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC 20036. Phone: 202-783-2007.
Programs in Art and Design of the Art Department are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248. Phone: 703-437-0700. Fax: 703-437-6312.
Programs in Music are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, 1029 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005. Phone: 202-628-8965.
The Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) program in Clinical Psychology is accredited as a doctoral program in clinical psychology by the American Psychological Association (APA), Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242. Phone: 202-336-6123 or 800-374-2721, TDD/TTY 202-336-6123, FAX: 202-336-5708.
The Respiratory Therapy Program was awarded initial provisional accreditation in March 2020 by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). 264 Precision Blvd. Telford, TN 37690
Marywood University’s education unit is proud to be recognized and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The approval process establishes rigorous standards for program quality and professional educator competency Forum Building, 607 South Drive, Harrisburg, Pa 17120
Location and Campus
Marywood University is located on a scenic property of 115 acres in an attractive, historic residential area of the city of Scranton in northeastern Pennsylvania. With a population of approximately 76,000, Scranton is the seventh-largest city in Pennsylvania and is the county seat of Lackawanna County. Marywood provides access and self-sufficiency to its students, with the advantage of being close to major cities of the northeast. Scranton is within driving distance of the following cities:
2½ hours to New York City
2½ hours to Philadelphia
4 hours to Washington, D.C.
5 hours to Pittsburgh
5½ hours to Boston
Several airlines serve the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, which is 20 minutes from campus. The city of Scranton is located in the Pocono Mountains region, an area renowned for the beauty of its lakes and forests, as well as the access it offers for all kinds of winter and summer sports and other outdoor activities.
The region is home to two minor league sports teams, the Scranton Wilkes-Barre Rail Riders (minor league baseball team of the New York Yankees) and the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins (minor league hockey team of the Pittsburgh Penguins). Scranton provides an array of cultural opportunities–concerts, theatre, ballet, lectures, and art shows. It celebrates its distinguished history as a labor center in museums and Steamtown National Park.
At Marywood University, students enjoy a beautiful campus with a blend of classic academic architecture, modern facilities, and an array of athletic fields and spaces. Marywood’s Liberal Arts Center features the iconic Rotunda, classrooms, the University Admissions Office, and a variety of administrative offices, and is also home to Nativity Miguel School of Scranton. The Shields Center for Visual Arts, with its two outstanding galleries, the Suraci and the Contemporary, provides exhibits throughout the year. Marywood’s strong heritage in the performing arts continues at the Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts, which features a rich repertoire of music, theatre, and dance events. The Center for Architectural Studies is a spectacular and spacious adaptation of Marywood’s former gymnasium and a state-of-the-art example of sustainable design, featuring a two-story commons that is an ideal place for group discussions, debates, displays, and project critiques. The Center for Natural and Health Sciences houses science laboratories, computer labs, the 100-seat Comerford Theatre, and classrooms.
Dynamic learning environments, clinics, labs, studios, and equipment are featured in the William G. McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, the Insalaco Center for Studio Arts, and the O’Neill Center for Healthy Families. The O’Neill Center now includes the new Pascucci Pavilion for Health Sciences, an exciting space where health professions students learn and grow together, sharing simulation labs, exam rooms, and the latest equipment and technology.
The Center for Athletics and Wellness supports both athletic and academic programs. The building includes a 5,000 square foot fitness center, a 1,500-seat arena, an indoor jogging track, dance and aerobics studio, locker rooms, athletic training room, hydrotherapy room, student lounge, and a climbing wall. Open-air tennis courts are nearby. The Aquatics Center is an extension of the Center for Athletics and Wellness and includes an eight-lane pool, team locker rooms, and spectator seating for 190.
The Marywood University Gear Shop, main dining hall, and Esports Center, along with meeting, lounge, recreation, and event spaces, are located in Nazareth Student Center. The Swartz Center for Spiritual Life is home to the beautiful Marian Chapel, where Masses are held regularly during the Fall and Spring semesters. With its Peragallo pipe organ and 7-foot Steinway grand piano, the Marian Chapel also offers the Music, Theatre, and Dance Department an intimate 180-seat performing space. Additionally, the Swartz Center has a Conference Center with multiple rooms for meetings and events.
The Learning Commons, is a flexible and open physical space, which serves as the intellectual and social heart of campus. In addition to housing Library Services, this facility also serves as the home of The Hub, consisting of the Offices of Academic Success, Career Services, and Military and Veteran Services, providing a centralized and comprehensive location to students geared towards helpful support services. The Learning Commons also features the Center for Multimedia Communication, Center for Law, Justice & Policy, Mother Theresa Maxis Center, and Transformation, Center for Urban Studies, Center for Global Education, Center for Transformational Teaching and Learning, and the Entrepreneur Launch Pad. Surrounded by the Learning Commons, the Center for Architectural Studies and the Insalaco Center for Studio Arts, the Calabro Delfino Amphitheatre, with its natural tiered lawn, is the ideal open-air setting for academics, staged art, outdoor exhibitions, and recreation. The beautiful Motherhouse and Seminary Morgan Memorial Garden, situated in front of the Learning Commons, celebrates the history of Marywood and the IHM Congregation.