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Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to designate the University officials who have primary responsibility for Title IX compliance.
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Preamble
Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. In an effort to put in place and coordinate efforts to comply with and carry out institutional responsibilities under Title IX, the University is promulgating this policy.
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Policy
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Title IX Coordinator
Courtney D. McHenry, PhD, CAAP, CDE
Associate Vice President and University Title IX Coordinator
Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance
208 Lindquist Hall
(316) 978-3186
courtney.mchenry@wichita.eduDuties and Responsibilities: Monitoring and oversight of overall implementation of Title IX compliance at the University, including coordination of training, education, communication and administration of all related policies and procedures. Complaints of discrimination on the basis of sex that are reported to the Title IX Coordinator will be investigated. The Title IX Coordinator will receive complaints and provide information regarding available resources as well as reporting and resolution options. The Title IX Coordinator will also designate Deputy Coordinators in specific academic and administrative units to conduct outreach and provide information about addressing complaints of sex discrimination, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, relationship violence and stalking.
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Title IX Deputy Coordinators
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For athletics, contact:
Deputy Athletic Director
Senior Women’s Administrator
Intercollegiate Athletics
Charles Koch Arena, Room 201
(316) 978-3251
mstein@goshockers.com
Student-athletes, coaches or administrators can contact Deputy Athletic Director/Senior Women's Administrator, Madison Stein-Mason, for information about resources regarding complaints of sex discrimination, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, relationship violence and stalking. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will refer complainants to the Title IX Coordinator. If you have a complaint about gender equity in the WSU athletics programs, you should contact the Deputy Athletic Director/Senior Women's Administrator, Madison Stein-Mason, who is the designee for the Title IX compliance in matters related to gender equity in the WSU athletics programs. -
For university employees and visitors contact:
Cheif Human Resources Officer
Human Resources Center, Room 117
(316) 978-3540
vicki.whisenhant@wichita.eduEmployees and visitors can contact the Cheif Human Resources Officer, Vicki Whisenhant, for information about resources regarding complaints of sex discrimination, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, relationship violence and stalking. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will refer complainants to the Title IX Coordinator.
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For university faculty contact:
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Office of Academic Affairs
(316) 978-5054
linnea.glenmaye@wichita.eduFaculty members can contact the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Linnea GlenMaye, for information about resources regarding complaints of sex discrimination, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, relationship violence and stalking. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will refer complainants to the Title IX Coordinator.
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For students contact:
Assistant Vice President for Student Belonging
Rhatigan Student Center, Room 231
(316) 978-6105
alicia.newell@wichita.eduStudents can contact the Assistant Vice President for Student Belonging, Alicia Newell, for information about resources regarding complaints of sex discrimination, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, relationship violence and Stalking. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will refer complaints to the Title IX Coordinator.
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Reporting
To file a complaint of sex discrimination, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, relationship violence or stalking, contact the Title IX Coordinator. To report a sex-related crime that occurred on University property, contact:
WSU Police Department
Campus Police Building
1845 Fairmount St.
鶹ýӳƷ, KS 67260-0003
(316) 978-3450
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Related WSU Policies
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Revision Dates
- December 1, 2011 (maintenance updates only)
- January 24, 2014 (maintenance updates only)
- March 10, 2015
- March 25, 2016
- July 24, 2019
- May 3, 2022 (maintenance updates only)
- February 28, 2023 (maintenance updates only)
- April 25, 2023 (maintenance updates only)
- August 22, 2023 (maintenance updates only)
- December 5, 2023 (maintenance updates only)