TITLE IX AND THE UNIVERSITY OF Amanda Sherman

Post University
BRIDGEPORT
 PURPOSE OF TITLE IX

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 was enacted to prohibit

sexual discrimination in educational programs receiving federal funds.
Sexual discrimination includes sexual harassment and acts of sexual
violence (Ali, 2011).
 UNIVERSITY OBLIGATIONS

Notice of
Nondiscrimination
Designate employee(s) to
ensure compliance with
Title IX
Establish and publish
grievance procedures
providing prompt and
equitable resolution to
sexual discrimination
complaints (Ali, 2011).
 UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT

Private, 4 year institution

50 acre campus in Bridgeport, CT
Located an hour from New York
Tuition: $30,915
Room and Board: $13,320
Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,930
Faculty: 462
(University of Bridgeport, 2017)
 UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT DEMOGRAPHICS

GENDER GRAD/UNDERGRAD

Male

Graduate Undergra
RACE/ETHNICITY duate
Female Other

International
White

Asian

Hispanic

Black/Af.Amer.
 TITLE IX OVERVIEW AT UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT
Definition of Title IX
Title IX is part of the United
States Edcuation Amendments of
1972, which protects people from
discrimination based on sex in
education programs and activities
that receive federal financial
assistance (University of
Bridgeport, 2017)
Overview of program UB Cares
Designed to provide information
about resources, education and
support available to students
effected by sexual assault, sexual
harassment, intimate partner
violence, or stalking
 UB CARES

C - Counseling
A - Advocacy
R - Responsibility
E - Education
S - Support
 CAMPUS EVENTS HIGHLIGHTING SEXUAL ASSAULT
EDUCATION
Haven Understanding Sexual
Assault online training
Bystander education workshops
Take Back the Night March
Domestic Violence Vigil
Sexual Assault Awareness Walk
Education and training for
student clubs, organizations,
and Greek Life
Education and training for
student-athletes
Operation Jungle Red
program focusing on the
socialization of men
Educational programs for
international students
Where do we stand workshop
(University of Bridgeport, 2017)
 STATUS OF COMPLIANCE
Area of compliance
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Designate employee(s) to
ensure compliance with Title IX
Establish and publish grievance
procedures providing prompt
and equitable resolution to
sexual discrimination
complaints (Ali, 2011).
Action
Thorough definitions and
printable policy
Designated Employee: Morlee
Williams-Lendor, JD, MSW
Contact information provided
Formal resolution process
provided (University of
Bridgeport, 2017)
RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Create partnerships within the community

2. Display resolution process prominently
3. Engage more student leadership
 REFERENCES

Ali, R. (2011, Apr 4). Dear colleague letter.

Campus Safety. (2017). How to Comply With the Dept. of Eds Title IX
Sexual Violence Guidance. Campus Safety. Retrieved March 29, 2017 from:
http://www.campussafetymagazine.com/article/How-to-Comply-With-the-
Dept-of-Ed-s-Title-IX-s-Sexual-Violence-Guidance
University of Bridgeport. (2017). Retrieved from:
http://www.bridgeport.edu/