Title IX
ECSU's Commitment
Effective Date: August 1, 2024
As required by the Department of Education 2024 Title IX Final Rule.
The Elizabeth City State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any of its education programs or activities, including in admissions and employment.
Elizabeth City State University (the University) seeks to comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances prohibiting discrimination in public post-secondary education institutions. The University does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of any actual or perceived protected characteristic under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process within the institution or other agency.
This Notice covers employment and access to educational opportunities. Any member of the University community whose acts deny, deprive, unreasonably interfere with or limit the education or employment opportunities of any member of the University community, guest, or visitor on the basis of that person’s actual or perceived protected characteristic(s), is in violation of University policy.
The University will promptly and effectively address any such discrimination of which it has Knowledge/Notice using the resolution process in the Complaint Resolution Procedures and/or Nondiscrimination Procedures.
This Notice applies to all faculty, employees, students, and other individuals participating in or attempting to participate in the University’s program or activities, including education and employment.
The Title IX Coordinator monitors and oversees the university’s compliance with Title IX and related laws in the prevention of sex-discrimination, including the coordination of education and training activities and the response to Title IX complaints. Students, faculty, administrators, staff, or others who participate in Elizabeth City State University education programs and activities with questions, concerns, or complaints about sex discrimination, sex harassment or sexual misconduct are encouraged to contact the Title IX Office.
We are committed to ensuring that every member of our community enjoys an environment free of sex discrimination and sexual harassment. Consistent with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, ECSU does not discriminate against students, employees or members of the community on the basis of sex in any of its programs or activities. Sexual harassment (including sexual violence) is a kind of sex discrimination and is prohibited by Title IX and by ECSU.
Title IX requires that all educational institutions that receive federal funds or financial assistance prohibit sex discrimination in their education programs and activities. These provisions apply to all programs and activities, including recruitment, student admissions, financial assistance, housing, access to academic offerings and athletics.
The university has adopted the following policy to adhere to the requirements under
Title IX:
Policy on Sex and Gender Based Discrimination and Harassment, Interpersonal Violence,
and Stalking
What types of conduct are prohibited under Title IX?
Title IX prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression. This includes sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, interpersonal violence (which includes relationship violence, dating violence, and domestic violence), and stalking. In addition it prohibits any and all forms of retaliation. Students, faculty, or staff who violate our policies may face discipline, up to and including, expulsion or termination. Title IX applies to all students, faculty, staff, contractors, visitors and third parties.
How to Report a Concern
Questions regarding Title IX, including its application and/or concerns about noncompliance, should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator. For a complete copy of the policy or for more information, please visit the ECSU Policy Manual or contact the Title IX Coordinator. Students and staff may report a concern here or may use the contact information provided.
Title IX Coordinator/Investigator
Griffin Hall-Office 119
1704 Weeksville Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
titleixcoordinator@ecsu.edu