Title IX at GovState: Prohibiting and Addressing Sex Discrimination

"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 assistance ..." Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681.

Governors State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender expression or identity; and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by state and federal law (including Title IX and its regulations), including in admissions and employment. GovState’s complete Notice of Nondiscrimination is available HERE.

GovState is committed to maintaining a community in which students, faculty, and staff can work and learn together in an atmosphere free of all forms of unlawful sex discrimination and retaliation. Such misconduct violates the dignity of the individual and the integrity of GovState as an institution of higher learning and, thus, will not be tolerated.

The Comprehensive Nondiscrimination Policy

In accordance with its obligations under Title IX and state law, GovState has adopted and implements a comprehensive nondiscrimination policy that lays out the foundations of GovState’s Title IX compliance program.

Download GovState’s ANTI-SEX DISCRIMINATION (TITLE IX) POLICY – Policy 78 (PDF)

Policy 78 prohibits all forms of sex discrimination, including all discrimination: on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived sex, gender identity or expression, and/or sexual orientation; on the basis of sex stereotypes and sex characteristics; and on the basis of pregnancy or related conditions. Policy 78 also prohibits all forms of sex-based harassment, including: quid pro quo harassment; hostile environment harassment; sexual violence (such as sexual assault); dating/domestic violence; and stalking.

The Title IX Procedures

GovState has issued a series of Administrative Procedures for the implementation of the Title IX compliance program laid out in Policy 78.

Download GovState’s TITLE IX REPORTING PROCEDURES (PDF)

The Title IX Reporting Procedures describe the various respective rights, obligations, and options students, employees, and others at GovState have to report information about conduct that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination or retaliation under Title IX.

Download GovState’s TITLE IX RESPONSE PROCEDURES (PDF)

The Title IX Response Procedures describe how GovState responds upon gaining knowledge of possible sex discrimination or retaliation; addresses any sex discrimination that may occur in its programs or activities or on its property; and ensures equal access to programs and activities for students experiencing pregnancy or related conditions.

Download GovState’s TITLE IX GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES (PART 1) – SEX-BASED HARASSMENT (PDF)

Download GovState’s TITLE IX GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES (PART 2) – OTHER SEX DISCRIMINATION (PDF)

The Title IX Grievance Procedures describe how GovState resolves complaints of sex-based harassment (in Part 1) and complaints of other forms of sex discrimination (in Part 2).

Download GovState’s TITLE IX RECORDKEEPING PROCEDURES (PDF)

The Title IX Recordkeeping Procedures describe how GovState maintains records related to its operations under Policy 78 and Title IX.

The Title IX Coordinator

Primary responsibility for coordinating and overseeing GovState’s Title IX compliance program rest with the University’s designated Title IX Coordinator. The designated Title IX Coordinator is:

Kaitlyn Anne Wild
Director of Compliance & Title IX Coordinator
Office of the General Counsel
1 University Parkway, G328
University Park, IL 60484
708.534.4846
titleixofficer@govst.edu

GovState has also designated two Deputy Title IX Coordinators:

Damon Sloan
Exec. Dir. of Community Standards and Student Advocacy & Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Office of the Dean of Students
1 University Parkway, C1312
University Park, IL 60484
708.235.2228
dsloan@govst.edu

Peter Rockey
Exec. Dir. of Employee and Labor Relations & Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Human Resources Department
1 University Parkway, C1361
University Park, IL 60484
708.235.7468
prockey@govst.edu

Please feel free to contact any member of the Title IX Office team with questions or concerns.