What is Title IX?
Title IX
Title IX is a federal civil rights law passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972. This law protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that 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 applies to any institution receiving federal financial assistance from the Department of Education, including state and local educational agencies. Educational programs and activities that receive federal funds from the Department of Education must operate in a nondiscriminatory manner. Also, a recipient may not retaliate against any person for opposing an unlawful educational practice or policy, or because a person made charges, testified, or participated in any complaint action under Title IX.
Title IX at Alderson Broaddus University
Consistent with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Alderson Broaddus University does not discriminate against students, faculty, or staff based on sex in any of its programs or activities, including but not limited to educational programs, employment, and admission. Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a kind of sex discrimination and is prohibited by Title IX and by the University. The AB’s Policy & Procedure Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Title IX Sexual Harassment is the mechanism adopted by the University to address reports of gender discrimination.
Alderson Broaddus also complies with West Virginia laws that protect individuals from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, as well as on the basis of gender identity. Questions or concerns about possible discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity under state law may also be directed to a Title IX Resource Coordinator, or to the University’s Title IX Office.
The University is committed to responding promptly and effectively when it learns of any form of possible discrimination based on sex. The University responds to reports of sexual harassment, including sexual violence, as part of its efforts to stop the harassment and prevent the recurrence of possible sex discrimination. An individual who has questions or concerns regarding possible discrimination based on sex should contact Amy Kittle, the University’s Title IX Coordinator.
To learn more about Title IX, visit the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.
Title IX Brochure
Title IX Coordinator Professional Development
- Title IX Coordinator & Administration Level Two: ATIXA, October 20-21, 2022
- NPRiMer: Preparing for the 2023 Title IX Regulations: Training and Certification Course for Higher Education, ATIXA, October 16, 2022
- ATIXA Annual Conference: October 18-20, 2022
To review these training materials, please visit: https://atixa.org/2020-regulations-requirement-posting-of-training-materials/
