Policies and Procedures
91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment and is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory environment for all students, employees, applicants, and visitors. University policies outline the expectations and responsibilities for maintaining an educational and workplace environment free from discrimination and harassment.
Title IX Amendments of 1972
No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational programs or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination in educational programs and activities. All public and private schools, school districts, colleges and universities receiving federal funds must comply with Title IX.
Sex/Gender Discrimination Under Title IX
In the provision of aid, benefit or service to individuals, the university may not, on the basis of sex -
Treat one individual differently from another in determining whether the individual satisfies any requirement or condition for the provision of any aid, benefit, or service
Provide different aid, benefits, or services or provide aid, benefits, or services in a different manner
Deny any individual any such aid, benefit, or service
Subject individuals to separate or different rules of behavior, sanctions, or other treatment
Aid or perpetuate discrimination against an individual by providing significant assistance to any agency, organization, or person that discriminates on the basis of sex in providing any aid, benefit, or service to students
Otherwise limit any individual in the enjoyment of any right, privilege, advantage, or opportunity.
Such aids, benefits or services may include but are not limited to, admissions, recruitment, financial aid, academic programs, student treatment and services, counseling and guidance, discipline, classroom assignment, grading, vocational education, recreation, physical education, athletics, housing, and employment.
Policies
5-16.1 - Administrative policy and procedures regarding complaints of unlawful discrimination and harassment
5-16.2 - Administrative policy regarding complaints of Title IX sexual harassment