You have the right to learn and work free from sex discrimination.
Allen University is committed to a campus that recognizes the worth and dignity of every person, free of sexual violence and sex discrimination, including sexual harassment. If something happened, we are here to help.
Your safety comes first.
- Immediate dangerCall 911Police, fire, or medical emergency
- Allen Campus Police · 24/7(803) 223-4544On-campus emergencies and safety
- Pathways to Healing · 24/7(803) 771-7273Free, confidential local support for survivors of sexual assault
- RAINN National Hotline · 24/7(800) 656-4673National Sexual Assault Hotline
You don’t have to decide everything today. Supportive measures are available whether or not you choose to file a formal complaint.
A federal law protecting everyone in our community.
“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.”Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Title IX helps foster safe and respectful University environments that protect students, faculty, and staff from sexual violence and sex-based discrimination, including sexual harassment.
Who and what it covers
Title IX applies to everyone who takes part in Allen’s programs, including students, parents, faculty, and staff, in areas such as:
- Admissions
- Recruitment
- Financial aid
- Athletics
- Extracurricular activities
- Employment
Pregnant & parenting students
Prohibited sex discrimination includes discrimination against pregnant and parenting students. Allen is committed to providing safe and suitable housing for all students.
Two ways to file a complaint.
Anyone can report sex discrimination or sexual harassment, whether it happened to you or you witnessed it.
Atty. Nancy G. Rhoads, Title IX Coordinator
Contact the Title IX Coordinator to report a concern, ask questions, or learn about supportive measures.
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20202
Retaliation is prohibited. No one may be threatened, intimidated, or punished for reporting, filing a complaint, or taking part in a Title IX process.
A prompt, fair response.
We respond promptly
When a concern is reported to the Title IX Coordinator, the University is obligated to respond promptly to any claim of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment.
Supportive measures
The University offers supportive measures to both the complainant and the respondent.
Formal grievance process
If a formal complaint is filed, the University follows its grievance process, consistent with guidelines from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.
Title IX training materials.
Federal regulations require the University to publicly post the materials used to train its Title IX Coordinator, investigators, decision-makers, and anyone who facilitates an informal resolution process. Allen’s Title IX team is trained through ATIXA.
You are not alone.
Questions about Title IX, your rights, or your options? Reach out. We’ll help you understand every next step.