Pregnancy may render the expectant student susceptible to environmental conditions during their educational or clinical experiences at Bellin College. The College does not assume responsibility or liability for complications that may occur as a result of the pregnancy.
Pregnancy and Related Conditions:
Title IX prohibits discrimination of the basis of sex in educational programs and activities. This includes discrimination of the basis of pregnancy and related conditions. This includes childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or recovery therefrom. The Title IX Policy extends to those experiencing pregnancy and related conditions, and treating parental/family status differently based on sex. All students that are pregnant and or related conditions are obligated to:
- Allow make up any missed work without penalty
- Treat them similarly to students with a temporary disability
- Must allowed to take a leave, and to return to the same academic and extracurricular status as before their medical leave began.
- Must be provided reasonable adjustments, like a larger desk, elevator access, or allowing frequent trips to the restroom.
- Allowed a voluntary leave of absence
Documentation is not required when:
- Needs are obvious
- Student previously provided sufficient documentation
- Reasonable modification is sitting or standing, keeping water nearby, taking breaks for basic needs
Pregnancy Written Notice: When a student informs any employee of a student’s pregnancy or related conditions, the employee must promptly provide the Title IX Coordinator contact information via email and inform that person that the Title IX Coordinator can coordinate specific actions to prevent sex discrimination and ensure reasonable accommodations.
If the student is enrolled in a program where additional risks, such as radiation exposure, exposure to certain illnesses, etc., may be incurred, they will be discussed prior to completion of the Declaration of Pregnancy Form.
The Program Director, Title IX Coordinator, and other appropriate college personnel will work together to create options for the student. If granted a leave of absence, the student must provide evidence of ability to return to the College by a licensed healthcare provider. Documentation must indicate the return date and any restrictions, if applicable. All evidence of ability to return should be provided to the Title IX Coordinator.