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Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
What is Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972?
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 was the first comprehensive federal law to prohibit sex discrimination against students and employees of educational institutions. Title IX states, in part:
No person…shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance...
The policy of Georgia State University is to implement affirmative action and equal opportunity for all employees, students and applicants for employment or admission without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status or disability.
How do athletics comply with Title IX?
Educational institutions that receive federal funding are required under Title IX to provide equal opportunities for members of both sexes.
Under Title IX who is protected from sexual harassment?
Title IX prohibits sex discrimination. Sexual harassment is a form of prohibited sex discrimination. Students (male and female) and employees (faculty and staff) are protected from sexual harassment and may recover monetary damages.
Who is responsible for enforcing Title IX?
The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for enforcing the law. Faculty, staff, and students can file complaints of sex discrimination with the Title IX Coordinator. Retaliation against complainants is prohibited.
Who is the Title IX Coordinator for Georgia State University ?
Linda J. Nelson
Assistant Vice President
Opportunity Development/Diversity Education Planning
10 Park Place, Suite 460
Atlanta , Georgia 30303
Office: (404) 413-3300 Fax: (404) 413-3305
Email: afaljn@langate.gsu.edu
Website: http://www.gsu.edu/~wwwafa |
