Title IX provides the standards for institutions receiving complaints of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence along with stalking. bet36365体育 is dedicated to the prevention of sexual discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct, and providing a safe campus for its employee and students.
What is Title IX?
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. .1681 et seq.) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs receiving Federal financial assistance. Athletics are considered an integral part of an institution's education program and are therefore covered by this law.
Title IX states: "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."
Who does Title IX apply to?
Title IX applies to all educational institutions, both public and private, that receive federal funds. This means all students, faculty and staff are protected by Title IX.
Who is responsible for enforcing Title IX?
Compliance with Title IX is a shared responsibility of an entire institution, from top-level administration to individual staff members. Institutions are required to investigate any complaints of gender discrimination. In addition, all students and employees must be notified of the name, office address and telephone number of the designated Title IX coordinator.
bet36365体育’s Title IX Coordinator is:
Alex Straatmann
Chief Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equity and Compliance
Warner Hall Room 2134
2504 9th Ave Kearney, NE 68849
(308) 865-8400
straatmanna2@mojie56.com
Who is responsible for reporting Title IX?
Official with Authority:
An Official of the University who has authority to institute corrective measures for sexual misconduct on behalf of the University. The following individuals are Officials with President, Chancellors, Provost/Vice Presidents, and Vice Chancellors; and UNCA and campus Title IX Coordinators.
Responsible Employees:
With the exception of those specifically designated as confidential resources, all bet36365体育 employees are required to report incidents of sexual misconduct they witness or learn of in the course of employment. Employees who are in a supervisory, managerial, or upper administrative role are what Title IX terms “Responsible Employees”. Responsible Employees are required to report incidents of sexual misconduct to the Title IX coordinator’s office. Employees who are not designated as “Responsible Employees” under Title IX, are required to report sexual misconduct incidents to their supervisors, however, they may also report incidents to the Title IX office.
Office of Civil Rights Information
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Education enforces Title IX. OCR has the authority to develop policy on the regulations it enforces. Anyone may file an OCR complaint, and the identity of the party who files the complaint will be kept confidential.
Office for Civil Rights
Kansas City Office
U.S. Department of Education
One Petticoat Lane
1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320
Kansas City, MO 64106
Telephone: 816-268-0550
FAX: 816-268-0559
TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov
Procedures for Filing a Complaint:
