Title IX
Title IX is a landmark federal civil right that prohibits sex discrimination in education. Southern Arkansas University Tech is working to ensure that our campus is free of sex discrimination of all kinds. Title IX protects all persons (students and employees) from sex-based discrimination.
Statement of NonDiscrimination
Southern Arkansas University Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, or protected veteran’s status in employment or the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school, administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. This statement of non-discrimination applies to educational programs, educational policies, admissions policies, educational activities, employment, access and admission, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or other civil rights laws should contact one of the following individuals:
Title IX Coordinator
Lee Sanders, Director of Institutional Research
6251 Hussey Road, Administration Building, Room 144
lsanders@sautech.edu
870.574.4455
Title IX Deputy Coordinator – Employee Issues
Olivia Clack, Human Resources Director
6251 Hussey Road, Administration Building, Room 108
oclack@sautech.edu
870.574.4481
Title IX Deputy Coordinator – Student Issues
Courtney Haygood, Director of Student Recruiting & Student Life
14411 Carr Road, Student Center, Room SC116
chaygood@sautech.edu
870.574.4458
Title IX Deputy Coordinator – Employee Issues
Dr. Lisa Oden, Faculty
6251 Hussey Road, Administration Building, Room 230
loden@sautech.edu
870.574.4548
Title IX Deputy Coordinator – Student Issues
LaTonya Reed, Director of Career Pathways
14344 King Road, Career Services Building, CPI Office
lreed@sautech.edu
870.574.4704
POLICIES AND REPORTING
Know Your Rights: Title IX Prohibits Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Where You Go to School
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), 20 U.S.C. §1681 et seq., is a Federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities. All public and private elementary and secondary schools, school districts, colleges, and universities (hereinafter “schools”) receiving any Federal funds must comply with Title IX. Under Title IX, discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment or sexual violence, such as rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, and sexual coercion.
Below is additional information regarding the specific requirements of Title IX as they pertain to sexual harassment and sexual violence.
What are a school’s responsibilities to address sexual harassment and sexual violence?
A school has a responsibility to respond promptly and effectively. If a school knows or reasonably should know about sexual harassment or sexual violence that creates a hostile environment, the school must take immediate action to eliminate the sexual harassment or sexual violence, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects.
Even if a student or his or her parent does not want to file a complaint or does not request that the school take any action on the student’s behalf, if a school knows or reasonably should know about possible sexual harassment or sexual violence, it must promptly investigate to determine what occurred and then take appropriate steps to resolve the situation.
A criminal investigation into allegations of sexual harassment or sexual violence does not relieve the school of its duty under Title IX to resolve complaints promptly and equitably.
What procedures must a school have in place to prevent sexual harassment and sexual violence and resolve complaints?
Every School Must Have And Distribute A Policy Against Sex Discrimination
Every School Must Have a Title IX Coordinator
Every School Must Have And Make Known Procedures For Student To File Complaints Of Sex Discrimination
Policy and Procedures for Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct
Investigation Protocol Checklist
Diversity and Equity Policy and Procedures
RESOURCES
Campus Resources
SAU Tech Confidential Contacts
Ms. Jenny Sanders
Counselor
Administration Building
870.574.4530
Ms. Shelley Young
Nursing Faculty
Business Building
870.574.4475
SAU Tech Campus Police Department Emergency: 870.574.4517
SAU Tech Police Officer Non-Emergency: 870.818.6353
SAU Tech Police Supervisor Lt. Jud Mitchell cell phone: 870.675.1164
SAU Tech Police Dept./Ouachita County Sheriff Dept. Dispatch: 870.574.4517
Calhoun County Sheriff Department: 870.798.2323
Regional Resources
Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services
222 Van Buren
870.836.8166
Ouachita County Hospital Ambulance Service
870.836.2600
Ouachita County Medical Center
638 California Ave.
870.836.1000
Ouachita County Victims Assistance Program
142 Washington
870.836.6444
Women’s Crisis Center
129 Cleveland
870.836.0325
State/National Resources
Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Little Rock, AR
http://www.domesticpeace.com
Arkansas Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Fayetteville, AR
http://www.acasa.us
Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline
800.482.5964
Domestic Violence Hotline
800.799.SAFE (7233)
National Organization for Victim Assistance
800.899.6682
National Sexual Assault Hotline
800.656.4673
Turning Point
210.862.0029