The Office of Civil Rights and Title IX

“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.”

– Title IX of the Education amendments of 1972

Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance, as well as provides education around sexual and gender-based violence and gender equity.

Queens University of Charlotte is committed to maintaining a respectful academic and working environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This includes having an environment free from unlawful sexual misconduct and interpersonal violence.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Queens University of Charlotte does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran’s status (collectively, “Protected Categories”) in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, or the operation of any of its programs. Consistent with our nondiscrimination statement, the university does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of employees, students, or other individuals associated with the university, including, but not limited to, vendors, contractors, and guests on the basis of any of these Protected Categories.

Any person associated with the university who fails to comply fully with this policy will be properly disciplined. Any employment agency, vendor, or contractor used by the University will be informed of this policy.

This policy applies to, but is not limited to, recruitment, employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, position advertising, reduction in force, termination, rates of pay, and selection for training.

What does the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Do?

• Provide supportive measures and assist with connecting with appropriate sources for accommodations
• Supporting complainants and respondents and holding persons accountable for violations of this policy
• Engaging in intake, investigative inquiry, and subsequent resolution of complaints that are prompt, fair, equitable, and independent of other investigations that may occur
• Disseminating clear policies and procedures for responding to acts of sexual misconduct and interpersonal violence reported to or reasonably known to the institution, which includes Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Grievance procedures
• Primary prevention programming through awareness programs, ongoing training, and education campaigns to the campus community around, but not exclusive to, the following topics:
  • Consent and rape culture
  • Recognizing Red Flags in unhealthy relationships and harm reduction
  • Building healthy relationships and communities
  • The intersection of identity, rape culture, and supporting survivors
  • Trauma-informed practices and redefining power dynamics
  • Community
  • Empowerment and upstander interventions

Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Contact Information