TITLE IX
Title IX is a federal law passed in 1972 that prohibits gender-based discrimination in educational settings. This law applies to all educational institutions, both public and private, that receive federal funding. This includes not just elementary and secondary schools but also colleges and universities like ours. Under Title IX, discrimination based on sex goes beyond just classroom inequality; it also encompasses sexual harassment and forms of sexual violence such as rape, assault, and coercion. Allen University is committed to upholding the standards set by Title IX to ensure a safe and equitable learning environment for everyone.
Ensuring Equal Educational Opportunities
While Title IX is often associated with sports and athletics, its scope is much broader. The legislation aims to eliminate any form of sex-based discrimination within educational programs and activities. Title IX tackles forms of sexual harassment, including quid pro quo, hostile environment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking.
A Policy for All: Inclusivity under Title IX
Title IX is designed to protect all individuals, irrespective of their gender identity or expression. Whether you identify as male, female, or non-binary, Title IX safeguards you against sex-based discrimination, harassment, or violence. It’s not just a policy for women; it’s a comprehensive measure aimed at fostering an environment where all can learn and grow free from the influence of gender-based biases or risks.
Reporting Mechanisms: What to Expect
Every educational institution must have a designated Title IX Coordinator whose contact information is readily available on the institution’s website. Schools are required to have a comprehensive procedure in place for making complaints related to sex discrimination and sexual harassment. Upon receiving a complaint, the institution is obligated to take action to stop the discrimination or harassment, prevent future discrimination or harassment from recurring, and remedy the impact. In addition, the institution must adopt, publish, and implement anti-discrimination policies and grievance procedures.
Protective Measures
After a complaint is made, under Title IX, institutions are obligated to make reasonable arrangements to ensure a victim can continue their education unhindered. This may include issuing no-contact directives, making schedule changes, and offering support services. Such accommodations should be made in a way that doesn't overburden the victim or limit their educational opportunities.
Retaliation and Repercussions
Institutions are strictly prohibited from intimidating, threatening, coercing, harassing, or discriminating against any individual for the purpose of interfering with any Title IX right, or because the individual has made a Title IX report or complaint, testified, assisted, or participated or refused to participate in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing.
At Allen University, we believe in a safe environment where every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive, free from the detrimental impacts of sex discrimination or sexual harassment.
You may report a violation to:
Atty. Nancy G. Rhoads
Title IX Coordinator
(267) 901-2000
titleixcoordinator@allenuniversity.edu
For more information on compliance and making a claim, please click the following links:
Complaints of Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
For more information concerning the process, please click the following link:
Allen University's Grievance Process for Complaints
For information concerning Allen University's Training Materials for Title IX, please click the following link: