What is Title IX?

Title IX is a federal law that requires sex equity and nondiscrimination in all college programs, services, and activities. Some of the key requirements of this law are that the college will:

• Provide equal educational opportunity for all persons and is inclusive of students and community members regardless of their gender or gender identity.
• Stop and prevent hostile and offensive behavior, including but not limited to harassment or other forms of discrimination, involving sex, gender, gender expression, pregnant, or parenting of any person.
• Provide ongoing information to increase awareness and prevention of sexual assaults and sexual misconduct.
• Promptly investigate and respond to concerns or complaints involving students’ rights and responsibilities, including harassment and discrimination, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, to maintain a safe, inclusive and equitable educational environment.