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
At NC State, we are committed to ensuring that every member of our community learns and works in an environment free of sex discrimination and sexual harassment. Consistent with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, NC State does not discriminate against students, employees or members of the community on the basis of sex in any of its programs or activities. Sexual harassment (including sexual violence) is a kind of sex discrimination and is prohibited by Title IX and by NC State.
Title IX requires that all educational institutions that receive federal funds or financial assistance prohibit sex discrimination in all educational programs and activities, including recruitment, student admissions, financial assistance, housing, access to academic offerings and athletics.
Title IX Resources and Support
Title IX Coordinator
All educational institutions receiving federal financial assistance must designate at least one employee to coordinate their efforts to comply with and carry out their responsibilities under Title IX. Title IX coordinator(s) play a critical role in helping a school ensure that every person affected by its operations, including faculty, staff and students, is aware of their legal rights under Title IX and that the school and all of its employees, through its policies, procedures and practices, complies with its legal obligations.
The Office of Equal Opportunity implements and monitors NC State’s Title IX compliance procedures. The vice provost for equal opportunity is the Title IX coordinator and works in partnership with the deputy Title IX coordinators.
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| Sheri Schwab Title IX Coordinator |
David Elrod Lead Deputy Title IX Coordinator |
Michelle Lee Deputy Title IX Coordinator |
Shelly Brown Dobek Deputy Title IX Coordinator |
Raymond Harrison Deputy Title IX Coordinator |
Designated Officials and Responsible Employees
As a community, we must all make ending sex discrimination a priority. However, some individuals have been identified as having specific reporting responsibilities regarding sexual harassment and/or Title IX allegations. View more information on the Designated Officials and Responsible Employees page.
Laws and Policies
NC State’s Equal Opportunity and Equity Policy prohibits discrimination based on sex in compliance with Title IX and other related federal laws. See below for related laws and policies.
- POL 04.25.05 – Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Policy
- REG 04.25.02 – Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Complaint Resolution Procedures
- REG 04.25.08 – Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Resolution Procedures
- POL 11.35.01 – Code of Student Conduct
- REG 11.35.05 – Code of Student Conduct
- Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
- Clery Act/Campus SAVE — The Jeanne Clery Act, a consumer protection law passed in 1990, requires all colleges and universities that receive federal funding to share information about crime on campus and their efforts to improve campus safety as well as inform the public of crime in or around campus.
- Title VII — Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin or religion.
- Title VI — Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color and national origin in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.
- Equal Pay Act — The Equal Pay Act of 1963 is a federal law amending the Fair Labor Standards Act, aimed at abolishing wage disparity based on sex.
- Pregnancy Discrimination — The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) is an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions constitutes unlawful sex discrimination under Title VII.