Public Notices

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION AND COMPLIANCE

The academic programs of Mercaz Hatorah of Belle Harbor are open to qualified men of the
Jewish faith who fulfill the admission requirements of acceptance to one of the degree programs
offered at the institution.
These opportunities are made available without regard to race, color, national origin or physical
handicap.
In addition, Mercaz Hatorah is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, State legislation
(Executive Law 296), local law and applicable regulations promulgated pursuant to these laws to
prohibit the exclusion of qualified students with disabilities, solely by reason of their disability,
from participation in college programs or activities.

Mercaz Hatorah complies with the Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act (PL 103-542).
Graduation reports will be available upon request from the Office of the Administrator.

NY State Exemption

Mercaz Hatorah of Belle Harbor does not offer college credits or degrees that require
authorization by the New York State Board of Regents. Under New York State Law a non-profit
corporation formed for religious and educational purposes does not require New York State
Education Department or New York State Board of Regents authorization to perform its
postsecondary education functions in New York State. Mercaz Hatorah of Belle Harbor falls into
this category. Please note that credits earned and degrees earned at MHBH are fully
transferrable to most college and university programs.

Complaints and Grievances Procedures

Mercaz Hatorah of Belle Harbor is committed to carrying out its public service fairly and ethically.
As part of our commitment to self-regulation and self- improvement, Mercaz Hatorah policy calls
for thoroughly investigating complaints. Complaints may be made in person or in writing to:
Rabbi Elazar Nadelbach, Executive Director, 124-05 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Rockaway Park, N.Y.
11694. Rabbi Nadelbach will handle the complaint as appropriate and report back to the initiator
of the complaint within thirty days. If these results prove unsatisfactory, the complainant may
call 212-951-6493, or write to the New York State Education Department, Post-secondary
Complaint Registry, at One Park Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10016, to request a complaint
form.

Section 494C(j) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, provides that a student,
faculty member, or any other person who believes he or she has been aggrieved by an
institution of higher education has the right to file a written complaint.
In New York State, a complaint may be filed by any person with reason to believe that an
institution has acted contrary to its published standards or that conditions at the institution
appear to jeopardize the quality of the institution’s instructional programs or the general
welfare of its students. Any person who believes he or she has been aggrieved by an institution
on or after May 4, 1994, may file a written complaint with the Department within three years of
the alleged incident.

How to File a Complaint:

• The person should first try to resolve the complaint directly with the institution
by following the internal complaint procedures provided by the institution. An
institution of higher education is required to publish its internal complaint procedure in
a primary information document such as the catalog or student handbook. (The
Department suggests that the complainant keep copies of all correspondence with the
institution.) YMHBH is committed to carrying out its public service fairly and ethically.

As part of our commitment to self-regulation and self-improvement, YMHBH policy
calls for thoroughly investigating complaints. Complaints may be made in person or in
writing to: YMHBH Complaint Office 505 Beach 129th Street Belle Harbor NY 11694. He
will handle the complaints as appropriate and report back to the initiator of the
complaint with in thirty days.
• Students may also file a complaint with our accrediting agency AARTS. To file a
complaint, you can call 212-363-1991 email office@aarts.org or write 2329 Nostrand
Avenue Suite M200 Brooklyn NY 11210

• If a person is unable to resolve the complaint with the institution or believes
that the institution has not properly addressed the concerns, he or she may
send a letter or telephone the Post-secondary Complaint Registry to request a
complaint form. Please telephone 212-951-6493 or write to:
New York State Education Department Post-Secondary Complaint Registry One Park
Avenue, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10016

• The Post-Secondary Complaint Registry Form should be completed, signed, and
sent to the above address. The completed form should indicate the resolution
being sought and any efforts that have been made to resolve the complaint
through the institution’s internal complaint processes. Copies of all relevant
documents should be included.

• After receiving the completed form, the Department will notify the complainant
of its receipt and make any necessary request for further information. When
appropriate, the Department will also advise the institution that a complaint has
been made and, when appropriate, the nature of the complaint. The
complainant will also be notified of the name of the evaluator assigned to address
the specific complaint. The evaluator may contact the complainant for additional
information.

• The Department will make every effort to address and resolve complaints within
ninety days from receipt of the complaint form.

Complaint Resolution:
Some complaints may fall within the jurisdiction of an agency or organization other than the
State Education Department. These complaints will be referred to the entity with appropriate
jurisdiction. When a complaint concerns a matter that falls solely within the jurisdiction of the
institution of higher education, the complainant will be notified and the Department will refer
the complaint to the institution in question and request that the matter receive a review and
response.
Upon conclusion of the Department’s complaint review or upon a disposition of the complaint
by referral to another agency or organization, or to the institution of higher education, the
Department will issue a written notice to the complainant describing the resolution of the
complaint. The complainant may contact the Department evaluator directly for follow-up
information or for additional assistance.