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Policy

Building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive community is an integral part of ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ’s mission and success. The University is committed to equal opportunity, affirmative action, and eliminating discrimination and harassment.  ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices.

¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ does not permit and takes action to prevent harassment, discrimination and retaliation. ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ immediately investigates and if it determines that a hostile environment has been created or discrimination or retaliation has occurred, takes action to prevent its recurrence and remedy its effects.

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@MiamiOH.edu or 513- 529-3560.  Students with disabilities may contact the Miller Center of Student Disability Services, 304 Shriver Center, 513-529-1541 (V/TTY) and 513-529-8595 (fax). All other requests should be directed to the Section 504 and ADA Coordinator, Ms. Kenya Ash, 111 Hanna House, ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ Oxford, Ohio 45056, 513-529-7157 or ashkd@MiamiOH.edu.

¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ is committed to Web accessibility and strives to provide an accessible Web presence that enables all University community members and visitors full access to information provided on its websites. If you have questions or need assistance, contact Sean Poley, Director of Accessible Technology, 316 Shriver Center, ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ, Oxford, Ohio 45056, 513-529-1225 or poleysa@miamioh.edu.

Title IX Coordinator- Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex in higher education. Sex discrimination includes sexual harassment and sexual violence.  The University’s Title IX Coordinator is Ms. Kenya Ash, Associate Vice President Equity and Equal Opportunity, 111 Hanna House, ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ, Oxford, Ohio 45056, 513-529-7157 or ashkd@MiamiOH.edu.

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students - Ms. Cecilie McGhehey, Deputy Title IX Coordinator for matters related to ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ sexual and interpersonal violence. This includes sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual coercion of ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs. Ms. McGhehey also serves as the coordinator for matters relating to ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Ms. McGhehey may be reached at 104 Warfield Hall, 451 E. Spring Street, Oxford, Ohio 45056, 513-529-1870 or TitleIX@MiamiOH.edu.

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Regional Students- Dr. Bennyce Hamilton, Regional Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, is the University’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator for matters related to regional ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ sexual and interpersonal violence. This includes sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual coercion of ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs. Dr. Hamilton also serves as the coordinator for matters relating to regional ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Dr. Hamilton may be reached at 114 Rentschler Hall, 1601 University Boulevard, Hamilton, Ohio 45011, or 144 Johnston Hall, 4200 N. University Boulevard, Middletown, Ohio 45042, 513-785-3283 or hamiltbe@miamioh.edu.

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics- Ms. Jennifer A. Gilbert, Associate Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator is the University’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator for matters related to equality of treatment and opportunity in Intercollegiate Athletics. This includes athletic financial assistance, accommodation of interest and abilities and equity of athletic program benefits. Ms. Gilbert may be reached at Millett Assembly Hall, ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ, Oxford, Ohio 45056, 513-529-3113 or jen.gilbert@MiamiOH.edu.

Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator- Section 504 and the ADA are federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability.  The University’s Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is Ms. Kenya Ash, Associate Vice President Equity and Equal Opportunity, 111 Hanna House, ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ, Oxford, Ohio 45056, 513-529-7157 or ashkd@MiamiOH.edu.

Related Form(s)

N/A

Additional Resources and Procedures

Not Applicable.

FAQ

Not Applicable.

Policy Administration

Next Review Date

7/1/2019

Responsible Officer  

• Associate Vice President for Human Resources
• Assistant Provost for Academic Personnel
• Director of Equity and Equal Opportunity
• Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion 

Legal Authority

• Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and
• Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Title VII
• Title IX
• GINA

Compliance Policy

Yes

Revision History

 Edited July 2018; Amended July 2019; Edited July 2020; Edited September 2020; Edited January 2022; Edited September 2022; Edited January 2023 (contact information).

Reference ID(s)

• MUPIM 3.3
• OAC 3339-3-03

Reviewing Bodies

• Associate Vice President for Human Resources
• Assistant Provost for Academic Personnel
• Director of Equity and Equal Opportunity
• Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion