Title IX Office

UNC Pembroke’s Title IX Office is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for all members of our campus community. We work to prevent and address gender-based discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Our office provides resources, support and guidance to those impacted, while promoting education and awareness to uphold the rights and well-being of every Brave.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §1681 et seq.) is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities. This law applies to all public and private elementary and secondary schools, school districts, colleges and universities that receive federal funding. Discrimination under Title IX includes sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking.
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Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. As such, Title IX mandates that no person shall be excluded from participation in or discriminated against on the basis of sex in programs or activities at educational institutions that receive federal financial assistance.
 
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination prohibited under Title IX. Sexual harassment may be verbal, non-verbal or physical in nature, such as persistent unwanted sexual comments and/or advances or requests for sexual favors. Sexual harassment also includes acts of sexual violence.
 
Both victim and the harasser can be either male or female, and the victim and harasser can be the same sex. In the workplace, the harasser can be the victim's supervisor, a supervisor in another area, a co-worker, or someone who is not an employee of UNCP, such as a visitor or vendor. UNC Pembroke is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students, faculty and staff. 
 
All members of the university community are expected to engage in conduct that contributes to the culture of integrity and honor we strive to maintain. Acts of sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking jeopardize the health and welfare of our campus community.

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Resources & Information

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Jeanne Clery Disclosure

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (The Clery Act) [20 U.S.C. & 1092(f)] requires institutions of higher education to produce and distribute an annual report containing information on their campus crime statistics and campus security policies.
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Pregnant & Parenting Students

The US Department of Education’s regulation implementing Title IX specifically prohibits discrimination against a student based on pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy or recovery from any of these conditions. The Title IX regulation also prohibits a school from applying any rule related to a student’s parental, family or marital status that treats students differently based on their sex.
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Sexual Misconduct

UNC Pembroke is committed to maintaining an educational environment free from sex-based discrimination. In support of this commitment, the university prohibits discrimination based on sex in all programs and activities. Title IX sexual harassment is specifically addressed under UNCP Policy 4.25.05.
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Facts and References

Every school must designate at least one employee responsible for coordinating the school's compliance with Title IX. The coordinator’s responsibilities include overseeing all complaints of sex discrimination and identifying and addressing any patterns or systemic problems that arise during the review of such complaints.

UNCP’s Interim Title IX and Clery Compliance coordinator is located in Joseph B Oxendine Admin Bldg, Room 104, and can be reached at 910.521.6398 or at the email below.
titleixcoordinator@uncp.edu Title IX & Clery Compliance Reporting
Title IX defines Sexual Harassment as conduct based on sex that satisfies one or more of the following:
  1. Quid pro quo – an employee of the respondent conditioning the provision of an aid, benefit or service of the respondent on an individual’s participation in sexual conduct;
  2. Unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to the recipient’s education program or activity; or
  3. “Sexual assault” as defined in 20 U.S.C. 1092(f)(6)(A)(v), “dating violence” as defined in 34 U.S.C. 12291(a)(10), “domestic violence” as defined in 34 U.S.C. 12291(a)(8), or “stalking” as defined in 34 U.S.C. 12291(a)(30).
Any student, faculty, staff member, or visitor to the campus who has experienced, witnessed or has knowledge of gender-based harassment and/or discrimination, or other forms of sexual misconduct (dating violence, domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault) should report the incident immediately to the Office of Title IX and Clery Compliance (Title IX and Clery Compliance Director, any Clery Compliance Officer or the Campus Investigator) using the Sexual Harassment Reporting Form. Reports may also be made to a deputy Title IX coordinator, Police and Public Safety, the director of Student Conduct or the CARE Team. For crimes that are not sexual violence, use the Campus Incident Reporting Form.
Sexual Harassment Reporting Form Campus Incident Reporting Form

Upon receiving a report, the Title IX and Clery Compliance Director will promptly provide the individual with a written explanation of their rights and available options. This includes information about supportive measures (such as academic accommodations, counseling services or changes to housing or class schedules) and a clear explanation of the university’s complaint resolution procedures. This ensures that individuals understand the available resources and the steps they may take moving forward.

The welfare of students is a priority at UNC Pembroke. The university encourages students, faculty and staff to assist others in need, which often includes reporting incidents of sexual misconduct to university officials.

We recognize that survivors and witnesses/bystanders may hesitate to report because they fear being disciplined for unrelated policy violations, such as underage drinking or drug use at the time of the incident. To remove this barrier and encourage support for those in need, the university offers limited immunity from certain policy violations connected to the reported incident.

Although policy violations cannot be entirely disregarded, UNC Pembroke prioritizes education over punishment in these cases, providing educational options rather than disciplinary action for those who come forward to assist others.

At UNC Pembroke, policies and regulations provide an independent framework to protect employees, visitors and students from sexual harassment in any educational program or activity.

UNCP Policy 4.25.05 Sexual Harassment UNCP Regulation 4.25.05 Sexual Harassment
In compliance with the 2020 Title IX regulations set forth by the U.S. Department of Education, all materials used to train the Title IX Coordinator, Campus Investigator, hearing and appellate officers, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process will be available below.

The following resources provide additional detailed information about Title IX, including rights, reporting options and available support services. These links are intended to help students, faculty and staff understand the protections Title IX offers and how to access assistance when needed.

Campus Safety
Your Rights Under Title IX
The Pregnant Scholar
Annual Security & Fire Report
Daily Crime & Fire Log

Every school must designate at least one employee responsible for coordinating the school's compliance with Title IX. The coordinator’s responsibilities include overseeing all complaints of sex discrimination and identifying and addressing any patterns or systemic problems that arise during the review of such complaints.

UNCP’s Interim Title IX and Clery Compliance coordinator is located in Joseph B Oxendine Admin Bldg, Room 104, and can be reached at 910.521.6398 or at the email below.
titleixcoordinator@uncp.edu Title IX & Clery Compliance Reporting
Title IX defines Sexual Harassment as conduct based on sex that satisfies one or more of the following:
  1. Quid pro quo – an employee of the respondent conditioning the provision of an aid, benefit or service of the respondent on an individual’s participation in sexual conduct;
  2. Unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to the recipient’s education program or activity; or
  3. “Sexual assault” as defined in 20 U.S.C. 1092(f)(6)(A)(v), “dating violence” as defined in 34 U.S.C. 12291(a)(10), “domestic violence” as defined in 34 U.S.C. 12291(a)(8), or “stalking” as defined in 34 U.S.C. 12291(a)(30).
Any student, faculty, staff member, or visitor to the campus who has experienced, witnessed or has knowledge of gender-based harassment and/or discrimination, or other forms of sexual misconduct (dating violence, domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault) should report the incident immediately to the Office of Title IX and Clery Compliance (Title IX and Clery Compliance Director, any Clery Compliance Officer or the Campus Investigator) using the Sexual Harassment Reporting Form. Reports may also be made to a deputy Title IX coordinator, Police and Public Safety, the director of Student Conduct or the CARE Team. For crimes that are not sexual violence, use the Campus Incident Reporting Form.
Sexual Harassment Reporting Form Campus Incident Reporting Form

Upon receiving a report, the Title IX and Clery Compliance Director will promptly provide the individual with a written explanation of their rights and available options. This includes information about supportive measures (such as academic accommodations, counseling services or changes to housing or class schedules) and a clear explanation of the university’s complaint resolution procedures. This ensures that individuals understand the available resources and the steps they may take moving forward.

The welfare of students is a priority at UNC Pembroke. The university encourages students, faculty and staff to assist others in need, which often includes reporting incidents of sexual misconduct to university officials.

We recognize that survivors and witnesses/bystanders may hesitate to report because they fear being disciplined for unrelated policy violations, such as underage drinking or drug use at the time of the incident. To remove this barrier and encourage support for those in need, the university offers limited immunity from certain policy violations connected to the reported incident.

Although policy violations cannot be entirely disregarded, UNC Pembroke prioritizes education over punishment in these cases, providing educational options rather than disciplinary action for those who come forward to assist others.

At UNC Pembroke, policies and regulations provide an independent framework to protect employees, visitors and students from sexual harassment in any educational program or activity.

UNCP Policy 4.25.05 Sexual Harassment UNCP Regulation 4.25.05 Sexual Harassment
In compliance with the 2020 Title IX regulations set forth by the U.S. Department of Education, all materials used to train the Title IX Coordinator, Campus Investigator, hearing and appellate officers, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process will be available below.

The following resources provide additional detailed information about Title IX, including rights, reporting options and available support services. These links are intended to help students, faculty and staff understand the protections Title IX offers and how to access assistance when needed.

Campus Safety
Your Rights Under Title IX
The Pregnant Scholar
Annual Security & Fire Report
Daily Crime & Fire Log

 

Reporting & Contact Information

If you have experienced or witnessed sex-based discrimination at UNC Pembroke, or if you have questions about Title IX, please get in touch with Kaye Patel Fraley, the Interim Title IX and Clery Compliance Coordinator:

Joseph B Oxendine Admin Bldg, Room 104
910.521.6398
titleixcoordinator@uncp.edu

Sexual Harassment Reporting Form
Campus Incident Reporting Form
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