Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681) provides that no person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
The following are examples of types of sex-based discrimination prohibited by Title IX:
- Sexual harassment, including sexual assault, occurring in connection with any academic, athletic, extracurricular or other university program, regardless of the location;
- Discriminatory decision-making by a supervisor of an employee based on the employee’s sex;
- Failure to provide equitable opportunity for participation in intercollegiate sports; or
- Disproportionate awards of athletic scholarships.
In compliance with Title IX, Savannah State University (SSU) will follow the Board of Regents (BOR) Sexual Misconduct Policy 6.7 and Policy 4.6.5 Standards for Institutional Student Conduct Investigation and Disciplinary Proceedings for allegations involving sexual misconduct.
Savannah State University is committed to reducing incidents of Sexual Misconduct, providing prevention tools, conducting ongoing awareness and prevention programming, and training the campus community in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (“Clery Act”) and the Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”). Prevention programming and training will promote positive and healthy behaviors and educate the University community on consent, sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, bystander intervention, and reporting.
When Sexual Misconduct does occur, all members of the University community are strongly encouraged to report it promptly through the procedures outlined in this Policy. The purpose of this Policy and procedures are intended to ensure that all parties who may be involved in a related matter, receive appropriate support and fair treatment, and that allegations are handled in a prompt, thorough and equitable manner.
What Does the Title IX Office Do?
The Title IX Office works to prevent sex-based discrimination and ensure no person is denied access to any educational program or activity based on sex or pregnancy status.
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What Does the Title IX Coordinator Do?
The Title IX Coordinator ensures that the process for addressing Title IX complaints is handled promptly and equitably, with fairness to everyone involved. They make certain that anyone who comes to them understands their rights and has the information they need to determine what to do next.
They can also provide reasonable accommodations and supportive measures to ensure access and meaningful participation for undergraduate students, graduate students, staff, and faculty in their education, housing, and employment.
