Title IX FAQ
What is Title IX?
Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 is a federal law that 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."
Whom does Title IX apply to?
Title IX applies to all educational institutions, both public and private, that receive federal funds. Almost all private colleges and universities must abide by Title IX regulations because they receive federal funding through federal financial aid programs used by their students.
How do I file a report of sexual and/or interpersonal misconduct?
There are several options: You can complete the , email the Title IX Coordinator (matkins@uu.edu), or go to the Title IX Office in the Provost Office Suite on the 3rd floor of the Logos.
Who can submit a Title IX incident report?
Anyone.
What happens when the Title IX office receives an incident report?
The report is sent directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Michele Atkins, and the University's Title IX Deputy Coordinators, Dr. John Carbonell, and Dr. Bryan Carrier, for review.
Will the Title IX Office contact me?
If you provide your name and your contact information, yes, we will contact you. We want to acknowledge and follow up on your report, check in with you to learn what resources and support you might want or need, and ensure you have been provided important information about options and next steps.
Is the information I provide confidential?
The information you submit is confidential to the extent provided by law; however, it is not anonymous to the Title IX Coordinators unless you submit the form anonymously. Incidences submitted anonymously cannot be investigated.
What does NOT happen when I submit a Title IX Incident Report?
A Title IX Incident Report does not initiate an adjudication under the University's Title IX Policy of the alleged behavior. The Title IX Incident Report form provides you with an opportunity to provide the Title IX Office with information related to sexual misconduct.
I am not sure if I should file this report. Can I talk to someone about my questions without providing details about the information I am considering reporting?
Absolutely. The Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Michele Atkins, is happy to speak with you to answer all your questions. You do not need to provide us with information about the report to get your questions answered.
Does Title IX apply only to athletics?
Although it is the application of Title IX to athletics that has gained the greatest public visibility, the law applies to every single aspect of education, including course offerings, counseling and counseling materials, financial assistance, student health and insurance benefits and/or other services, housing, marital and parental status of students, physical education and athletics, education programs and activities, and employment.