Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 was the first comprehensive federal law to prohibit sex discrimination against students and employees of educational institutions. Title IX states, in part:
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.
The University of North Georgia uses sexual misconduct as a broad term encompassing Title IX Sexual Harassment and other sexual misconduct that does not fall under the Title IX Sexual Harassment regulations. The behaviors that are prohibited by the Sexual Misconduct Policy are sexual harassment, nonconsensual sexual contact, nonconsensual sexual penetration, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and sexual exploitation.
Title IX protection extends to students who are pregnant, have experienced a pregnancy-related condition, or are new parents. This protection applies to both men and women.
Discrimination based on gender is a violation of Title IX. Gender discrimination is when someone is treated unequally or disadvantageously based on their gender but not necessarily in a sexual nature. This includes harassment/discrimination based on sex, gender identity, or gender expression.
The Title IX Office works to prevent sex and gender-based discrimination and ensure that no person is denied access to any educational program or activity based on sex, gender, or pregnancy status.
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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.