NECO Non-Discrimination Policy and Notice of Non-Discrimination

New England College of Optometry does not discriminate with regard to any of its policies, practices, or activities involving students on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. 

New England College of Optometry (NECO) does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX at New England College of Optometry may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the Office of Civil Rights, or both. The New England College of Optometry Title IX Policy and Grievance Procedure is located at: https://www.neco.edu/title-ix-at-neco/

Reports or complaints of sex discrimination or sex-based harassment may be made in person, via email, phone, the HR Hotline (617) 587-5753, or online via the College employee and student portals. Reports or complaints may or may not be anonymous.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and Title IX: 

Elizabeth Perreault
Executive Director of Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator
New England College of Optometry
424 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 587-5787
[email protected]

Inquiries concerning the application of nondiscrimination policies and Title IX may also be referred to: 

US Department of Education
Office of Civil Rights – Boston Office 
5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor
Boston, MA 02109-3921
(617) 289-0111
[email protected]
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html