Title IX Procedures
Title IX: Sex-Based Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policies and Procedures
Sex Discrimination Prohibited
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally assisted education programs or activities. Title IX protects students, employees, applicants for admission and employment, and other persons from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment.
Florida National University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities, including admission and employment, and is prohibited by Title IX from discriminating in such a manner. The University prohibits all forms of sex discrimination and sexual harassment as defined below, which includes sexual violence.
Florida National University believes that any form of sexual harassment can have a devastating effect upon the people involved and such behavior will not be tolerated. Prompt action will be taken to protect the complainant, investigate a formal complaint, and if warranted, discipline the respondent. Such action may include suspension, dismissal, or loss of employment.
Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator (see below for contact information) or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. Information regarding Title IX is published by the Office of Civil Rights at: https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/civil-rights-laws/title-ix-and-sex-discrimination.