What Is Title IX?
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 prohibits any person in the United States from being discriminated against on the basis of sex in seeking access to any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. The U.S. Department of Education, which enforces Title IX, has long defined the meaning of Title IX’s prohibition on sex discrimination broadly to include various forms of sexual harassment and sexual violence that interfere with a student’s ability to equally access our educational programs and opportunities.
Sex-Based Harassment is considered discrimination on the basis of sex if it includes harassment due to actual or perceived sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity.
Make a Report
If you are a student who believes you have been subjected to sexual harassment, sexual assault, or any other form of gender discrimination under Title IX, you may report such misconduct or file a formal complaint with the Title IX Coordinator.
2024 Grievance Procedure for Sex-Based Harassment Complaints
https://equity.buffalostate.edu/sites/equity/files/documents/2020%20TIX…
If you have knowledge that a student at Buffalo State experienced a possible Title IX: REPORT HERE.
All employees at Buffalo State University are considered mandated reporters under the Title IX Final Rule. The only employees exempt from mandated reporting are confidential employees:
- Licensed mental health and medical health professionals working in Weigel Health Center
- Clergy members on campus in the Newman Center
Upon receipt of a report of sex-based harassment/ discrimination (or the possibility of) all employees have the responsibility to notify the Title IX Coordinator when the employee has information about conduct that may reasonably constitute sex discrimination under Title IX.
You do not need to know for sure if what you know or saw IS discrimination/harassment only if you reasonably suspect that it is. The process will determine if sex-based harassment/discrimination has occurred. When in doubt, REPORT.
If you are an employee who believes you have been subjected to discrimination under Title IX: email the Title IX Coordinator.
