Fairleigh Dickinson University

Teaneck, United States

Fairleigh Dickinson University is a private university located in New Jersey, offering a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, faculty-led experiential learning, and a continuous commitment to student success and educational excellence.

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-11.58

0.01% April 18

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FDU's 2023 Lobbying Expenditure

OpenSecrets data indicates that Fairleigh Dickinson University spent $30,000 on lobbying efforts in 2023. This expenditure reflects the university's active involvement in political lobbying, which, while modest in sum, raises concerns about private influence in public policy.

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DEC

31

2023

FDU's 2023 Lobbying Expenditure
-8.78

OpenSecrets data indicates that Fairleigh Dickinson University spent $30,000 on lobbying efforts in 2023. This expenditure reflects the university's active involvement in political lobbying, which, while modest in sum, raises concerns about private influence in public policy.
-10

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

April 8

The university's allocation of $30,000 for lobbying suggests an engagement in political influence. While the amount might be intended to protect academic and institutional interests, any use of lobbying funds contributes to the privatization of political influence, potentially undermining democratic accountability. This raises concerns from an anti-authoritarian perspective, as even modest lobbying efforts can be indicative of attempts to shape policy outcomes in favor of selective interests.

Fairleigh Dickinson University Lobbying Profile • OpenSecrets
JAN

01

2023

EEO and Affirmative Action Policy Reinforcement at FDU
63.58

Fairleigh Dickinson University reaffirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action by implementing comprehensive EEO policies that protect employees from discrimination and harassment, ensuring a fair and inclusive workplace.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 8

FDU's policy strongly supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action measures, which are key aspects of fair labor practices and human rights. This proactive stance helps protect marginalized groups and employees from discriminatory practices, aligning with progressive, anti-authoritarian values.

EEO and Affirmative Action | Fairleigh Dickinson University
SEP

22

2022

Civil Rights Lawsuit for Disability Discrimination
-61.84

On September 22, 2022, a civil rights lawsuit alleging disability discrimination was filed against Fairleigh Dickinson University in the U.S. District Courts. Court orders indicate procedural steps including a pretrial telephonic conference on November 30, 2022.
-80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 8

The filing of a civil rights lawsuit alleging disability discrimination against Fairleigh Dickinson University demonstrates a failure in upholding labor relations and human rights practices. Such allegations, reflecting negative treatment towards vulnerable individuals, are contrary to progressive and anti-authoritarian values.

Senior v. Fairleigh Dickinson University
AUG

13

2018

FDU Professor Sues for Retaliation and Discrimination
-30.74

A longtime engineering professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University has filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation, increased teaching load, salary cuts, and age discrimination after he objected to the reassignment of his research assistant. The lawsuit, filed in Bergen County Superior Court on August 2018, also claims that these changes violated contractual terms and U.S. immigration laws.
-60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 8

The lawsuit alleges significant labor rights violations including retaliation, discriminatory remarks related to age, and unilateral changes to a contractual workload. Such practices undermine fair labor relations and workers’ rights, aligning with authoritarian workplace practices that the CCI opposes.

Longtime FDU engineering professor files lawsuit claiming retaliation
JUN

08

2018

Discrimination Complaint Highlights Inadequate Protections at FDU
-20.13

A doctoral student at Fairleigh Dickinson University accused a professor of discrimination for penalizing her pregnancy-related absences, and the university's Title IX coordinator dismissed claims of violation. This incident raises concerns about the institution’s commitment to upholding anti-discrimination policies and protecting the rights of marginalized groups.
-40

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 8

The incident exposes a failure in the university’s ethical practices to adequately protect pregnant students under Title IX. By not effectively supporting a protected class and dismissing a gender-discrimination complaint, FDU's response can be seen as undermining commitments to human rights. The university’s inaction risks contributing to a broader climate where discriminatory practices are tolerated, aligning with concerns about authoritarian attitudes in institutional policies.

Fairleigh Dickinson professor accused of discriminating against pregnant student