TITLE IX - Sexual Misconduct


Speak Up about sexual misconduct

Grambling State University (GSU) is committed to providing a safe academic environment and workplace that is free from harassment or discrimination to our community, faculty, staff, students, guests and service providers. In accordance with federal and state laws, we will promptly address all complaints of discrimination  and sexual harassment, and related retaliation.

Harassment and discrimination, is prohibited by Grambling State University and  illegal under federal  and state statues such as Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972.

 

What is Title IX?

Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial assistance.
Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination and is therefore prohibited under Title IX.  Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, nonverbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when this conduct is so severe, persistent or pervasive that it explicitly or implicitly affects an individual’s employment, unreasonably interferes with an individual’s work or educational performance, or creates an intimidating or hostile work or educational environment.

If the incident or situation is criminal in nature, immediately contact  University Police Department or the local police where the incident occurred.  The University Police Department is located at 531 R.W.E. Jones Drive, (318) 274-2222 (24-hour number) or 911 for emergencies. 

Students are strongly encouraged to report incidents and share information about sexual misconduct and harassment, even if the complainant or witness has concerns about underage drinking, drug use or other prohibited activity. To encourage reporting, the university pursues a policy of offering alleged victims amnesty from policy violations and will not pursue disciplinary action related to the incident.

 

Contact:

Kennedy Jones, JD, LL.M 

Acting/Interim Director, Office for Civil Rights and Title IX

Title IX Coordinator
Email: jonesken@gram.edu

Phone: 318- 274-2660 

Campus Location:   
Brown Hall Room 127
 

Mailing Address:
403 Main Street, GSU Box 4233
Grambling, LA  71245

 

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