Title IX and its Application in Educational Settings
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex in educational programs that receive Federal financial assistance. This article explores how Title IX protects against sexual violence in schools, the obligations of federally funded schools, and the investigation process for complaints. It also discusses the importance of gender equity in athletics and the support available for both complainants and defendants.
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Title IX Title IX Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities which receive Federal financial assistance. Title IX states that: 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 Covers Title IX Covers Both Female and Male are Covered Gender Equity in Athletics Sexual Harassment/Intimidation Sexual Violence - Coercion/Force - Power/Drugs/Alcohol Hostile Environment Pregnancy
How does Title IX apply to student How does Title IX apply to student- -on sexual violence? sexual violence? on- -student student Under Title IX, federally funded schools must ensure that students of all ages are not denied or limited in their ability to participate in or benefit from the school s educational programs or activities on the basis of sex. A school violates a student s rights under Title IX regarding student-on-student sexual violence when the following conditions are met: 1. The alleged conduct is sufficiently serious to limit or deny a student s ability to participate in or benefit from the school s educational program, i.e. creates a hostile environment; and 2. The school, upon notice, fails to take prompt and effective steps reasonably calculated to end the sexual violence, eliminate the hostile environment, prevent its recurrence, and, as appropriate, remedy its effects.
Each Campus Has Its Own Populations/Characteristics UNCG Enrolled Students/Faculty/Staff Middle College/I School Beyond Academics Summer Camps School Contests Visiting Students
Title IX Investigations On Campus/Off Campus 60 day suggested time frame Coordinate interviews with Dean of Students Office (Conduct Issues) Provide support to both parties from beginning of investigation Must investigate even if Complainant Unwilling (Campus Safety/Repeater) Preponderance of Evidence (More likely than not) File a report sanctions both parties notified Annual Report for Campus
Support for Complainant/Defendant Support for Complainant/Defendant On Campus Resources Off-Campus Resources Mostly Confidential Mostly Confidential The Dean of Students Office Greensboro Police Phone: 336-334-5515 Emergency: 911 Email: deanofstudents@uncg.edu Non-emergency: 336-373-2222 Location: EUC 210 Housing & Residence Life Phone: 336-334-5636 Website: http://hrl.uncg.edu/about_us/directory2/rezlife.php UNCG Police Emergency: 336-334-4444 Non-Emergency: 336-334-5963 Location: 120 West Lee Street Title IX Coordinator Name: Bruce Pomeroy, Director of Accessibility Resources and Services Phone: 336-334-5440 Location: 215-C Elliott University Center Email: bepomero@uncg.edu
Support for Complainant/Defendant Support for Complainant/Defendant On Campus Resources Confidential Counseling Services/Medical Care Student Health Services Off-Campus Resources Confidential Family Service of the Piedmont Greensboro 336-273-7273 (24 hour crisis line) High Point 336-889-7273 (24 hour crisis line) Medical Clinic, Counseling Center, and Wellness Center www.familyservice-piedmont.org Anna M. Gove Building Family Service of the Piedmont operates a 24-hour crisis line. Anyone in crisis is welcome to use this service, which provides information and victim advocacy. 336-334-5340 http://shs.uncg.edu Victim Advocacy UNCG Sexual Violence Campus Advocate 336-202-4867 http://shs.uncg.edu/wellness/sexual-violence-campus-advocacy-svca
Bystander Responsibility Bystander Responsibility INTERVENE She s not . You can t . I ll help you get home She s with us I ll call a cab REPORT !!! UNCG Police Dean of Students Title IX Appropriate Supervisor SUPPORT Offer Help Get the person to a supportive resource Provide details for report It s On Us We can make a difference! (Proactive approach Awareness/ Training)
UNCG Title IX Structure UNCG Title IX Structure Interim Title IX Coordinator Bruce Pomeroy Director of Accessibility Resources and Services Student Affairs 215-C EUC (336) 334-5440 bepomero@uncg.edu Title IX Deputy Title IX Deputy Title IX Deputy Title IX Deputy Students Students Students Faculty Jody Smith Eric Burns Glendneil Blackmon Dr. Alan Boyette Associate Athletic Director Business Manager Business Services Coordinator Vice Provost for Compliance/SWA Student Affairs Student Affairs 201 Mossman Building Spartan Athletics 147 Mossman Building 147 Mossman Building (336) 334-5494 HHS (HHP) Building Room 337A (336) 334-5099 (336) 334-5099 jaboyette@uncg.edu (336) 256-0055 edburns@uncg.edu glblackm@uncg.edu jody.smith@uncg.edu
Title IX Facts Title IX Facts The presence of a bystander makes a completed rape 44% less likely. The average college rapist rapes 6 times. 9 out of 10 college rapes are perpetrated by repeat offenders. One in four college women report surviving rape at some point in their lives. We Can Change this! We Can Make a Difference! It s On Us!
