Title IX

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 was the first comprehensive federal law to prohibit sex discrimination in federally funded education programs and activities. While Title IX is often thought of as a law that applies to athletics programs, Title IX is much broader than athletics, and applies to all educational programs and activities at Elmhurst University. Conduct prohibited under Title IX includes sexual harassment, sexual assault and sexual violence, dating and domestic violence, and stalking. The law 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.” Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 (Title IX).

All students, staff and faculty at the University are protected under Title IX.

Elmhurst University’s policies regarding Title IX are outlined in the University’s Non-Discrimination and Non-Harassment Policy, which is available on the University’s Title IX website.

Monitoring and oversight of overall implementation of Title IX compliance and the prevention of harassment and discrimination at the University, including coordination of training, education, communications and administration of grievance procedures for faculty, staff, and students are managed by the University’s Title IX coordinator. Should you have questions or concerns related to Title IX, contact Elmhurst University’s Title IX coordinator.

The University’s Title IX Coordinator is responsible for implementing Title IX compliance, upholding the University’s prohibition of sexual harassment via the Non-Discrimination and Non-Harassment Policy, and responding to complaints of sexual harassment and discrimination through formal or informal resolution. State and federal laws surrounding gender based violence, reporting, and annual sexual harassment training are housed in the Title IX Office. Additionally, the Title IX Coordinator also works closely with campus and community partners to strengthen our prevention and response efforts to sex based offenses, including by overseeing our Title IX Investigator team.