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