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TITLE IX AT USF
No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to the Higher Education Act of 1965
USF’s commitment to maintaining an inclusive campus environment that is free from harassment, discrimination, and violence is a cornerstone of USF’s Pillars of Community. As USF develops programs, policies, and procedures that foster our vision of a community that cherishes justice, accessibility and meaningful participation by all of its members, the University align its efforts to comply with various civil rights laws that prohibit gender and sex-based discrimination.
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on the sex (gender) of employees and students of educational institutions that receive federal financial assistance. Title IX’s prohibition of sex discrimination includes prohibition of sexual harassment as well as sexual/relationship violence, stalking, and discrimination based on
gender or pregnancy. Sexual harassment is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature and can include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature, including rape and sexual assault.
The University of South Florida does not tolerate sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or sexual violence of any kind. This prohibition and the application of Title IX is further explained in the University’s Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy 0-004. To ensure compliance with Title IX and other federal and state civil rights laws, the University has designated Maggie Denney as the University’s Title IX Coordinator. She is charged with monitoring compliance with Title IX and ensuring that reports of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual violence are investigated and addressed by the University.
Any student, faculty, or staff member with questions or concerns about the applicable University policies or who believes that they have been the victim of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or sexual violence is encouraged to contact the Title IX Coordinator.
Title IX Coordinator
Maggie Denney, M.Ed., LMHC 4202 E. Fowler Ave, ALN 172 Tampa, FL 33620 813-974-8616 denney1@usf.edu titleixreports@usf.edu www.usf.edu/title-ix