Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 ( 20 U . S . C . § 1681 ) is an all-encompassing federal law that prohibits discrimination based on the gender of students and employees in educational institutions which receive federal financial assistance . Such discrimination includes sexual harassment and sexual violence .
Complaints under Title IX at ODU
Students : If you believe a student has been subjected to ( 1 ) sexual harassment ( including sexual assault , sexual violence or other forms of sexual misconduct ) by University faculty , staff , or a student ; or ( 2 ) any other form of gender discrimination under Title IX , share information about available resources and inform the student about his or her right to file a complaint with the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity . The entire complaint procedure and complaint form can be found at odu . edu / equity / about .
Employees : Sexual harassment , including sexual assault and violence , is a form of gender discrimination prohibited by Title IX . A University employee who believes s / he has been subjected to discrimination or harassment in the workplace because of gender may file a complaint with the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity . The entire complaint form can be found at odu . edu / equity / about .
Federal and state laws as well as University policy prohibit retaliation against anyone who files a complaint .
Title IX Contact Information
ReNeé S . Dunman Title IX Coordinator , Assistant Vice President Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity 1301 Spong Hall , Norfolk , VA 23529 757-683-3141 , ( fax ) 757-683-5844 rdunman @ odu . edu
With the exception of University Counseling and Student Health Services staff ( as licensed counselors and health care providers ), faculty , administration and support staff are required to share reports on related concerns with the Title IX coordinator , ReNeé Dunman , or a designated deputy coordinator . Ms . Dunman is charged with monitoring compliance with these regulations , including complaints of sexual harassment , sexual assault , sexual violence or other forms of sexual misconduct . Questions regarding Title IX , as well as concerns and complaints of non-compliance may be directed to her .
Title IX Deputies
Traci Daniels Advisor & Special Assistant to VP 1029 Koch Hall Norfolk , VA 23529 757-683-5890 tdaniels @ odu . edu
Deborah Polca Senior Associate Athletic Director , Senior Woman Administrator 124 Jim Jarrett Athletic Administration Building Norfolk , VA 23529 757-683-3360 dpolca @ odu . edu
S . Lanay Newsom Director of Equity and EO / AA 1301 Spong Hall Norfolk , VA 23529 757-683-3141 snewsom @ odu . edu
Brian Payne Vice Provost Academic Programs 2020C Koch Hall Norfolk , VA 23529 757-683-4757 bpayne @ odu . edu
For Allegations of Criminal Acts
University Police , 757-683-4000 ww2 . odu . edu / af / police / faqs / contacting . shtml
Where can I find more information ? odu . edu / equity
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