What is Title IX?
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in education and reads:
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
As a recipient of federal financial assistance for education activities, the University is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to ensure that all of its education programs and activities do not discriminate on the basis of sex. For the purpose of this Policy, sex includes sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity, gender expression, or pregnancy or related conditions. Sex discrimination is prohibited by applicable federal and state laws and University policy. Sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking are all forms of prohibited sex discrimination. The University also prohibits retaliation against any person because they have reported, complained of, or otherwise participated in good faith in any matter relating to an allegation of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual misconduct, and including any investigation or complaint process internal or external to the University.
Prohibited Conduct that falls under the Title IX Policy:
- Sex-Based Discrimination
- Sex-Based Harassment (Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking, Sexual Coercion, Sexual Exploitation)
- Sexual Harassment
- Retaliation
Read more about these definitions in the Title IX Policy, linked below.