Title IX in Academic Affairs

Title IX seeks to reduce or eliminate barriers to educational opportunity caused by sex discrimination. Within the Division of Academic Affairs, issues related to Title IX are handled by the Title IX Officer for Faculty.

Contact Information

Title IX Officer for Faculty: Narketta Sparkman-Key

Title IX Coordinator for the University: Amy Sirocky-Meck

Processes

Adjudication Process for Faculty Title IX Sexual Harassment Cases

Common Terms

Title IX Office = Office of the Title IX Coordinator

Administrative Witness = Personnel in the Title IX office who complete the investigation.

Unless otherwise defined, “day” refers to business days when classes are in session.

Throughout this process, “faculty” refers to instructional faculty and A&P faculty with tenure.