Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 states:
“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.”
Who does Title IX Protect?
Title IX prohibits sex discrimination in both the educational and employment settings, so the policy applies to administration, faculty, staff, students, and third parties.
Title IX Policy
The University Title IX co-coordinators ensure that all campus constituencies receive proper training and review all reported allegations of sex or gender discrimination including alleged violations of the University’s Policy for Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination for all Faculty, Students, Employees, and Third-Parties.
Title IX Team
The Title IX Grievance Pool, Decision-Maker Pool, and Appeal Decision-Maker Pools are made up of University employees (both faculty and staff) who are specially trained to serve in these pools. Members of the Grievance Pool can serve as both investigators and advisors. Their role is formally outlined in the Policy. The Diversity and Title IX Team, with approval from the president, selects the members of the pools.
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Pool Members
The following individuals will serve as pool members for the 2024-2025 academic year:
- Tara Canestraro – Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees
- Dr. Mandy Capel – Director of Graduate Programs, School of Education; Professor, M.Ed. Education
- Marci Craig – Director of Human Resources
- Dawn Daugherty - Assistant Dean of Students and Director of International Student Services
- Shawnta Forester – Director of Student Diversity Programs
- Alexis Hedrick - Director of Student Accessibility Services
- Crystal Johnson - Prospect Research Manager
- Dr. Chad Korach – Director of the School of Engineering and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
- Nathaniel LaRiccia – Director of Athletic Communications
- Marci Muckleroy – Director, Center for Student Success
- Lynn Riggle - WRMU Coordinator and Box Office Manager
- Caitie Scott – Director of the Mount Union Fund
- Sara Sherer – Director of Residence Life
- Lee Smith – Director of Physical Plant
- Randolph Smith – Associate Director of Enrollment Services
- Casey Tonn – Director of Student Involvement and Leadership
- Andrea Williams – Assistant Clinical and Academic Coordinator, Physical Therapy
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Decision Makers
- Mark Black – Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Title IX Administrator
- Andrew Boothe – Associate Diversity Officer and Title IX Coordinator
- Caitlin Clark – Vice President for Enrollment
- Marci Craig – Director of Human Resources
- Jesse Cunion – Assistant Dean of Students
- Dr. Heather Duda – Founding Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities
- Melissa Gardner – Chief Communication Officer
- Michelle Gaffney – Associate Dean of Students
- Dr. Sandy Madar - Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
- Sara Sherer – Director of Residence Life
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Appeal Decision Makers
- Mark Black – Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Title IX Administrator
- Andrew Boothe – Associate Diversity Officer and Title IX Coordinator
- Marci Craig – Director of Human Resources
- William Cunion – Vice President for Academic Affairs
- John Frazier – Vice President of Student Affairs, Dean of Students
- Michelle Gaffney – Associate Dean of Students
- Melissa Gardner – Chief Communication Officer
- Max Sullivan – Director of Student Conduct
