Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in education. This policy addresses the University’s responsibilities under Title IX and the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, Illinois Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act (110 ILCS 115/1), and other applicable state and federal laws. Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (gender) in educational programs and activities and programs that receive federal assistance. Similarly, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 section 304 requires that universities have procedures in place to respond to matters of sexual assault, relationship (dating) violence and stalking. In administering its affairs, the Benedictine University does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The laws applicable to Benedictine University include constitutional and statutory protections of the University’s rights as a religiously sponsored institution.
This policy establishes procedures for reporting and responding to incidents of sexual misconduct; and sets forth available resources to individuals reporting sexual misconduct; and for individuals accused or responding to allegations of sexual misconduct.
Title IX Addendum: Responsibilities and Expectations of the Parties and Witnesses
Lisle Campus Resources and Referral Options
Mesa Campus Resources and Referral Options
Benedictine University’s Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Title IX Coordinator are participating in the new comprehensive training provided by the National Association of College and University Attorneys
Other Benedictine University Title IX personnel, including the investigators, facilitators, adjudicator and appellate officers have received the following training: Training Reference Materials
Faculty Handbook
Employee Handbook
Tammy Sarver
Title IX Coordinator
Professor, Political Science
5700 College Rd.
Lisle, IL 60532
630-829-6473
tsarver@ben.edu
Julie Cowgill
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
225 E. Main Street, Gillett Hall
Mesa, AZ 85201
480-878-6703
jcowgill@ben.edu
You may also contact the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-4544, Tel: (312) 730-1560, TDD: (877) 521-2172), Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov).
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