The Office of Title IX at Florida Tech is dedicated to ensuring compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits sex-based discrimination in educational programs and activities. This office oversees the University’s Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy, investigates reports of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking, and ensures appropriate supportive measures and grievance procedures are in place. The office remains a neutral and impartial entity, committed to fair, timely, and prompt responses to allegations under Title IX, in compliance with federal and state regulations.
What is Title IX?
Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 is a federal law prohibiting sex discrimination in educational institutions. Title IX states: “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 educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” Under Title IX, sexual misconduct is considered a form of sex discrimination.
What Is Sexual Misconduct?
Sexual misconduct includes, but is not limited to: sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and stalking. Sexual misconduct is not tolerated at Florida Tech, and it is a violation of the Institution's policy, and state and federal law.
Commonly Reported Acts
Acts commonly reported through the Title IX Reporting Form include:
- Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment
- Dating violence
- Domestic violence
- Harassment
- Hostile environment harassment
- Sexual assault
- Sexual coercion
- Sexual exploitation
- Sexual violence
- Stalking