Welcome to the Title IX Office

**PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ORDER TO ACCESS THE OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND TITLE IX SUITE, YOU WILL NEED TO CALL THE FRONT DESK AT 704-687-6130, AND A MEMBER OF THE TEAM WILL MEET YOU TO LET YOU INTO THE BUILDING.**

Education • Resources • Response • Respect

Scope

The Office of Civil Rights and Title IX is committed to supporting the University’s mission of maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students and a professional workplace for all employees. We take active measures to create or restore a respectful, safe, and inclusive environment for community members that is free from discrimination, discriminatory harassment, and sexual or interpersonal violence. In providing that support, the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, in collaboration with campus partners, seeks to:

  • Raise awareness through proactive education and training initiatives;
  • Utilize data to monitor the campus climate and make additional targeted, educational and programming decisions;
  • Connect students and employees to resources and offer accommodations to facilitate them obtaining the support they need;
  • Encourage individuals to report incidents for appropriate response and/or investigation without fear of retaliation;
  • Ensure reports are addressed and resolved in a timely, fair, and impartial manner; and
  • Foster a University community that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect in an environment free from discrimination, discriminatory harassment, and interpersonal violence.

ReportinG

Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct

Use this form to report incidents of sexual and interpersonal misconduct. Incidents include, but are not limited to:

  • Sexual Assault
  • Sexual or Gender-based Harassment
  • Dating/Domestic Violence
  • Stalking
  • Sexual Exploitation
  • Sexual Exhibitionism
  • Sexual Contact
  • Related Retaliation

Discrimination/Discriminatory Harassment

Use this form to report incidents of discrimination and discriminatory harassment. Incidents include, but are not limited to:

  • Discrimination based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Age, National Origin, Mental or Physical Disability, Veteran Status, and Genetic Information.
  • Harassment based on Race, Color, Religion, Age, National Origin, Mental or Physical Disability, Veteran Status, and Genetic Information.
  • Related Retaliation