What is Title IX?
No person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any academic, extracurricular, research, occupational training, or other education program or activity operated by a recipient that receives Federal financial assistance.
Title IX protects against sex-based discrimination and harassment including sex stereotyping and harassment based on gender identity or expression (actual or perceived), pregnancy or related conditions, or sex characteristics.
The roles of the Title IX Coordinator include:
- Receiving reports
- Coordinating campus response
- Ensuring training/education is provided to the campus community
- Providing reporting individuals with accommodations and services during an investigation
Title IX Office Mission Statement
The Title IX Office and Executive Committee coordinates University compliance with laws and policies in order to foster a community free from sexual harassment, violence, and discrimination.
We do this by:
- Supporting fair, equitable, and impartial practices and policies
- Responding and monitoring all reports of dating/domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault/harassment/discrimination
- Educating community members about available resources, rights and options
- Training employees on responding to disclosures and reporting responsibilities
- Informing practice by identifying patterns and trends