Widener University Delaware Law School

Policies and Practices that Impact the Student Experience

Nondiscrimination Policy

This school has a nondiscrimination policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of:

• Sexual Orientation
• Gender Identity
• Gender Expression

Chosen Name

Chosen name can be used. Chosen name appears:

• Upon student’s request, on orientation name tag/materials
• Upon student’s request, on faculty class rosters

Pronouns

• Faculty and staff are encouraged but not required to include in email signatures

Resources and Opportunities

• LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
• Funds for LGBTQ+ student organization(s)                 
• Career counseling specifically for LGBTQ+ students  
• Emergency funds that LGBTQ+ students can request if they are in crisis     

Classroom Experience

• Offers courses that include but do not focus exclusively on LGBTQ+

Faculty

• School has a diversity, equity, and inclusion faculty committee
• School has faculty member(s) who conduct research primarily focused on LGBTQ+ topics

Facilities

This law school provides all-gender-inclusive restroom(s), which include the following features:

• In main law school building
• In the law library
• ADA accessible

Local Community

• LGBTQ+ specific events   
• Pride events 
• Readily identifiable LGBTQ+ owned businesses         
• Readily identifiable LGBTQ+ friendly businesses (e.g., pride flag sticker)    

Navigating Widener University Delaware Law School

Questions about financial aid

Financial Aid Office
Eleanor Kelly
eakelly@widener.edu
302.477.2272

Questions about LGBTQ+ resources available on and/or off campus

Office of Student Affairs
Alice Eakin
aeeakin@widener.edu
302.477.2215

Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns

Registrar’s Office
Tamara Graham
tlgraham@widener.edu
302.477.2170

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)

Office of Student Affairs
Alice Eakin
aeeakin@widener.edu
302.477.2215

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni

Development Office
Julie Topkis
jrtopkis@widener.edu
302.477.2172