Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) adheres to all federal, state, and local civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment and education. The Johnson C. Smith University does not discriminate in its admissions practices, employment practices, or educational programs or activities on the basis of sex, except as may be permitted by law. Since Johnson C. Smith University is a recipient of federal financial assistance for education activities, JCSU is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) to ensure that all of its education programs and activities do not discriminate on the basis of sex. Sex includes sex, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy or related conditions. Sex discrimination is prohibited under Title IX and by Johnson C. Smith University Policy, and it includes sex-based harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, stalking, quid pro quo harassment, hostile environment harassment, disparate treatment, and disparate impact.
Johnson C. Smith University also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or harassment or participating in any internal or external investigation or complaint process related to allegations of sex discrimination.
Any Johnson C. Smith University faculty member, employee, or student who acts to deny, deprive, or limit the educational, employment, residential, or social access, opportunities, and/or benefits of any member of the Johnson C. Smith University community on the basis of sex is in violation of the policy.
Any person may report sex discrimination (whether or not the person reporting is alleged to have experienced the conduct) in person, by mail, by telephone, by video, or by email, using the contact information listed for the Administrator (below). A report may be made at any time (including during non-business hours) by contacting TitleIX@jcsu.eduor campus police at 704.378.1000.
Questions regarding Title IX, including its application and/or concerns about noncompliance, should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator. For a complete copy of the Policy contact the Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Title IX Coordinator.
For sex-based allegations:
Dr. Jordan H. Brooks
Title IX Coordinator for Students
Biddle Hall Suite 120
100 Beatties Ford Road
704-378-1132
TitleIX@jcsu.edu
OR
Ms. Maudre Addison
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Faculty and Staff
Smith Cottage
100 Beatties Ford Road
704.378.1228
TitleIX@jcsu.edu
A person may also file a complaint with the appropriate federal, state, or local agency within the time frame required by law. Depending upon the nature of the complaint, the appropriate agency may be the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the Department of Justice, and/or another appropriate federal or state agency.
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-1100
Customer Service Hotline #: 800.421.3481
Facsimile: 202.453.6012
TDD#: 877.521.2172
Email: OCR@ed.gov
Web: http://www.ed.gov/ocr
Within any Resolution Process related to this Policy, Johnson C. Smith University provides reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities and religious accommodations, when that accommodation is consistent with federal and state law.