NCCU Title IX Policy Statement

Policy Statement

It is the policy of North Carolina Central University to prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, gender identity or gender expression, and sexual orientation in regard to the administration of education programs, admission of students, employment actions, athletics, or other sponsored activities.

NCCU complies with Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in all programs and activities (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) in the University’s educational programs and activities.

Title IX states the following: 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 program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination.

It is the policy of the University to provide educational, preventative, and training programs regarding sexual or gender-based harassment and discrimination; to encourage reporting incidents; to prevent incidents of sexual and gender-based harassment and discrimination from denying or limiting an individual’s ability to participate in or benefit from the University’s programs; to make available timely services for those who have been affected by discrimination; and to provide prompt and equitable methods of investigation and resolution to stop discrimination, remedy any harm, and prevent its recurrence. Violations of this Policy may result in the imposition of sanctions up to, and including, termination, dismissal, or expulsion, as determined by the appropriate administrators at the University.

Any individual desiring information or any individual who believes he or she has been discriminated against in violation of Title IX and other applicable laws or who has witnessed discrimination against another is encouraged to file a complaint with Ms. Delores R. Harris, who serves as the University’s Interim Title IX Coordinator, at 919-530-6681 or email at [email protected] or [email protected]. Title IX complaints may be submitted electronically using the Title IX Reporting Form."

The Title IX Coordinator has appointed the following Deputy Title IX Coordinators to receive complaints of sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual violence, or other sexual misconduct, against students and employees:

The Deputy Title IX Coordinators will communicate and consult regularly and work collaboratively with the Title IX Coordinator who has ultimate responsibility for compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972.

An employee or student may always file a complaint with U.S. Department of Education for Civil Rights or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

For additional resources regarding Title IX, please visit the Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Legal FAQ.