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Title IX

What is Title IX?

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in education. It reads:

“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

-Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and its implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 (Title IX)

Who is Covered by Title IX?

Title IX covers all educational institutions that receive federal financial assistance, including high schools and universities. Eastern Kentucky University, in compliance with Title IX, prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in all of its programs and/or activities.

Who Enforces Title IX?

The Department of Education is charged with enforcing Title IX. The Department of Education created the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to monitor schools’ compliance with Title IX and its regulation. Schools found in violation by OCR can face a range of penalties including loss of federal financial aid.

What Training is Required?

Eastern Kentucky University requires training for the following groups of individuals:

  • Employees (faculty, staff, and student workers): Trainings provided through Vector (must be completed every 2 years)
  • First Year Students: Online Title IX training and bystander intervention/prevention training
  • Residence Hall Coordinators: Yearly Title IX training
  • Resident Assistants and Desk Workers: Yearly Title IX training
  • Optional Training: Trainings can be requested from the Title IX Coordinator, or the Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX. Sessions can be tailored to your specific needs.

Title IX Legislation and Guidance

Federal Laws

OCR Dear Colleague Letters (DCLs) and Guidance

Title IX Myths

Fact: Athletics are not the only program of Universities’ governed by Title IX. Every program that a University conducts could be covered by Title IX. For example, areas which fall within the scope of Title IX include:

  • Benefits and Leave
  • Courses
  • Counseling
  • Hiring and Retention of Employees
  • Recruitment, Admissions, Financial Aid and Scholarships
    Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Harassment

Fact: Title IX is a gender equity law which means it covers both males and females. The law was written so that no person on the basis of their sex can be discriminated against. It protects both sexes right to education.

Fact: Title IX specifically allows for, or has been interpreted to allow for, single-sex programs in a number of categories. Included among those are: religious schools, traditional men’s/women’s colleges, social fraternities/sororities, youth service organizations such as, The Boy/Girl Scouts of America, and beauty pageants.

Fact: The under-representation of women in science, medicine, and engineering may violate Title IX. Educational institutions are required to provide women in these disciplines resources, support, and promotional opportunities comparable to their male colleagues.

Fact: The U.S. Supreme Court has broadened the interpretation of Title IX to protect from retaliation, whistle-blowers who accuse educational institutions of sex discrimination. The court is of the opinion that reporting incidents of discrimination is integral to Title IX enforcement and would be discouraged if retaliation against those who report it goes unpunished.

Quick Links

Partner Offices

Title IX Coordinator:

Sterling T. Crayton, J.D.
Director of Equal Opportunity & Title IX and Compliance Coordinator
Jones Building
Room 416
859-622-3514
sterling.crayton@eku.edu

Deputy Title IX Coordinators:

Jaime Roberts
Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Chief Investigator
Jones Building
Room 416
859-622-5377
jaime.roberts@eku.edu

Rachel Slone
Associate Athletics Director, Fan Experience
Alumni Coliseum
Room 115
859-622-2039
rachel.slone@eku.edu