TITLE IX
Creating a campus where respect isn’t optional, equity is standard, and everyone thrives.
Welcome to the University of Lynchburg’s
Title IX Office
The University of Lynchburg is committed to providing an educational and work environment in which no one is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any educational program or activity based on sex or gender identity.
Understanding Title IX on Campus
Sexual and gender-based harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination that limits a person’s ability to benefit from or participate in University programs or activities. Sex discrimination is prohibited at the University of Lynchburg.
The University has two policies to address incidents of sexual misconduct: the Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and the University Sexual Misconduct Policy. These policies are interrelated and should be read together. If the allegations forming the basis of a formal complaint (defined in the policies) are substantiated, they would constitute prohibited conduct under both policies. In that case, the grievance process outlined in this Title IX Sexual Harassment policy will be applied to the investigation and adjudication of all allegations.
This Title IX Sexual Harassment policy is based on definitions outlined in regulations promulgated by the
U.S. Department of Education under Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972. This policy limits the scope of Title IX Sexual Harassment to, among other things, conduct that occurs within the United States and conduct that occurs within the University’s education program or activity (a concept further defined in the policy).
The University Sexual Misconduct policy applies only to particular conduct, as defined under that policy. Specifically, the University Sexual Misconduct policy applies to forms of sexual misconduct that do not fall under the scope of the Title IX Sexual Harassment policy, including Sexual Exploitation, Improper Conduct related to Sex, and University Sexual Harassment. The University Sexual Misconduct policy also applies to certain conduct that would otherwise be prohibited under the Title IX Sexual Harassment policy (e.g., Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking), but that must be dismissed under the Title IX Sexual Harassment policy because it does not meet the jurisdictional requirements.
The University responds to reports and/or formal complaints of conduct prohibited under this policy. Students/faculty/staff receive training and information on sexual harassment and misconduct to help prevent prohibited conduct and its recurrence, and to outline options for addressing these issues.
It’s On Us: Athletes "Take the Pledge" against sexual violence
Join the athletes, coaches, and administrators as they “Take the Pledge” to combat campus sexual assault.
It’s On Us was founded in September 2014. The mission of It’s On Us is to build the movement to combat campus sexual assault by engaging students of all sexes and gender identities and activating the largest student organizing program of its kind in grassroots awareness and prevention education programs.
It’s On Us has grown into the nation’s largest nonprofit program dedicated to college sexual assault prevention and survivor support, activating students on hundreds of campuses through our awareness and education programs. It’s On Us chapters have held 6,000+ educational programs on 500+ college campuses in all 50 states. 400,000 people have taken the It’s On Us Pledge to stop sexual assault.
Completed Title IX Training
Dr. Liz Frost, Title IX Coordinator
Alison Nygard, Hearing Officer
Dr. Matt Scruggs, Appeals Officer
University Non-Discrimination Policy and Information
The University of Lynchburg does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including lactation), marital status, veteran status, disability, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion in its programs and activities, including admission to and employment at the University of Lynchburg.
The University of Lynchburg is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination based on sex in educational programs and activities, including employment and admission. (Prohibited discrimination based on sex includes sexual harassment and sexual violence.) For questions regarding the University of Lynchburg’s compliance with Title IX, please contact:
Title IX Coordinator
1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Inquiries about the application of Title IX may also be referred to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR):
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-1475
800.421.3481 or 202.453.6020
202.453.6021 (Fax)
800.877.8339 (TDD)
[email protected]
The University of Lynchburg is in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination based on disability in admission, treatment, or access to or employment in its programs or activities. For questions regarding the University of Lynchburg’s compliance with Section 504, please contact:
Accessibility and Disability Resources
Second floor, Hall Campus Center
1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501
The University of Lynchburg complies with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, which prohibits discrimination based on age in its programs and activities. For questions regarding the University of Lynchburg’s compliance with the Age Discrimination Act, please contact:
