What is Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681) provides that no person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
The Title IX Coordinator:
- Promotes the creation of policies, procedures and notifications designed to ensure university compliance with Title IX and the Sexual Misconduct Policy
- Oversees implementation of compliance procedures, including investigation and disposition of Title IX and Sexual Misconduct complaints
- Acts as liaison to the state and federal agencies that enforce Title IX
- Monitors all other aspects of the university’s Title IX/ Sexual Misconduct compliance
To report an incident of Sexual Misconduct, please click below.
Non Retaliation Statement
Anyone who has made a report or complaint, provided information, assisted, participated or refused to participate in any investigation or resolution under applicable Board or institution policy shall not be subjected to retaliation. Anyone who believes they have been subjected to retaliation should immediately contact the appropriate department or individual(s) for that institution. Any person found to have engaged in retaliation shall be subject to disciplinary action, pursuant to the institution’s policy.
| Christina Kidd McNeese | |
|---|---|
| Position Title: | Title IX Coordinator |
| Address: | 504 College Drive Albany, GA 31705 |
| Building: | East Campus: Daisy Brown Building |
| Office: | Room 109 A |
| Phone: | 229-500-3302 |
| Fax: | 229-500-4910 |
| Email: | Christina.Kidd@asurams.edu |
How to File a Report
Students, Faculty, and Staff who believe they have been a victim of sexual misconduct may file a written or verbal report to Christina Kidd, Title IX Coordinator, at 229.500.3302 or visit us in person.
Guide for Employees
Under Title IX, Albany State University is obligated to investigate and potentially take action when an incident of sex or gender discrimination or sexual misconduct is made known to a “responsible employee.” A responsible employee is defined as: (a) any employee who has the authority to take action to redress the harassment, discrimination or misconduct; (b) any employee who has the duty to report harassment, discrimination or misconduct to appropriate school officials; or (c) an individual who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or responsibility.
The University System of Georgia (USG) has further defined an employee’s role in reporting sexual discrimination and misconduct, and refers to such individuals as “mandatory reporters.”
The USG has made the following guidelines available to mandatory reporters:
Responsible employees are defined as all faculty, staff (excluding confidential and privileged resources) and all resident assistants, student employees, and graduate assistants, unless specifically designated as a confidential or privileged employee.
Counseling and Student Accessibility Services and Student Health Services considered privileged resources. Staff working in these areas are not considered responsible employees for purposes of Title IX and do not have an obligation to report incidents of sex or gender discrimination or sexual misconduct unless requested by the individual. Obligations for reporting child abuse however, may exist under state law.
A responsible employee must promptly contact the Title IX coordinator when they received information concerning an alleged act of sex or gender discrimination or sexual misconduct. The responsible employee must provide all reported information including the names of the victim and the accused, as well as details concerning witnesses, location, etc.
A responsible employee, as much as possible, should preemptively inform a student or member of the Albany State University community that the university will attempt to maintain confidentiality but that he or she is required to report all allegations, including the names of those involved, to the university. While confidential resources are available, no employee should promise confidentiality.
The Title IX coordinator will promptly notify public safety and other university officials, when appropriate. At the request of the disclosing individual – responsible employee may contact law enforcement or other resources.
Sanctions for responsible employees failing to report incidents of sex or gender discrimination or sexual misconduct may include disciplinary action up to and including termination from the university.
Pregnancy, Lactation, and Recovery
The Office of Title IX is responsible for coordinating pregnancy and parenting-related modifications and academic accommodations for students. We are not a counseling provider; we administer and enforce compliance with U.S. Department of Education Title IX regulations.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects pregnant and parenting students, faculty, and staff from discrimination. Institutions may not discriminate based on pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or recovery from these conditions. These protections apply to all students and all full-time or part-time employees.
In alignment with these federal requirements, ASU provides individualized, case-specific support to ensure full access to academic programs, employment, and university services.
How to Access Support
Students seeking pregnancy or parenting-related academic modifications or accommodations
can contact the Office of Title IX directly at 229-500-3302 or titleix@asurams.edu to schedule an appointment.
Faculty and staff needing workplace accommodations should contact Human Resources at 229-500-2026.
Reporting Discrimination
Title IX also addresses concerns involving discrimination related to pregnancy or
parenting. To report a potential incident of discrimination, please reach out to the
Office of Title IX at 229-500-3302 or titleix@asurams.edu.
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Please take a few moments to take advantage of the available resources within this website. If you should have any legal questions involving University business, please contact the Office of Legal Affairs at (229) 500-3502.
Contact Information
Christina Kidd McNeese
Title IX Coordinator
Legal Affairs
Christina.Kidd@asurams.edu
229.500.3302 (office)
229.500.4931 (fax)
United States Department of Education Office of Civil Rights
Atlanta Office
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
61 Forsyth St. S.W., Suite 19T10
Atlanta, GA 30303-8927
Telephone: 404-974-9406
FAX: 404-974-9471; TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: OCR.Atlanta@ed.gov