Title IX is best known as “the law that made school sports more equitable for girls and women.” But take a closer look at the federal law:

“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

That means that a major component of the law covers sexual harassment, which includes acts of sexual violence such as rape, sexual battery, and sexual coercion (using pressure, force, alcohol, or other drugs to have sexual contact with someone against his or her will).

Every college is required to have a designated Title IX Coordinator. They are responsible for coordinating the University’s response to its Title IX obligations, overseeing complaints, identifying problems, remaining available to the campus community and law enforcement, and handling Title IX concerns. They are also charged with identifying patterns that may be of concern down the road so that the University may respond or engage in appropriate prevention activities.

Cheyney University Title IX Office:

 

Dr. Lakiyah Chambers

Director of Employee and Labor Relations, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Compliance, Interim Title IX Coordinator

TitleIX@cheyney.edu

610-399-2581
Biddle, Room 308

Student Code of Conduct & Compliance:

Desiree Tucker
Assistant Director of Student Conduct and Compliance
detucker@cheyney.edu
(610) 399-2596
Marcus Foster, Room 204
Office Hours: 9 am – 5 pm
Access all Student Conduct Policies and information here.

Relevant Cheyney University Policies

Click the links below to view and download Title IX and related forms.

Non-Discrimination Policy 

Parental, Family, or Marital Status, Including Pregnancy and Related Conditions Policy 

Sex Discrimination and sex-based harassment Policy 

Student Code of Conduct (used in student Title IX cases)

When Should I contact the Title IX Coordinator?

• If you think you may have encountered any form of sexual misconduct or sex discrimination, and you want to know your options.
• If you become aware of a situation that the University should investigate.
• If you are a campus security authority, and you become aware of an incident of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence stalking, or other incidents.

Cheyney University’s Nondiscrimination Statement:

Cheyney University is committed to providing leadership in extending equal opportunities to all individuals and prohibits any form of discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision making regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, The Americans with Disabilities and ADA Amendments Act, The Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Questions or complaints regarding this policy statement should be directed to Dr. Lakiyah Chambers, Title IX Coordinator, located at Marcus Foster, Room 209, 1837 University Circle, Cheyney, PA 19319; email: TitleIX@cheyney.edu; phone: (610) 399-2072.

Lactation Space and Location:

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania provides a lactation space to support breastfeeding mothers returning to work, school, or visiting campus. The room offers a clean, secure, and private space for women who need to express breast milk or nurse while on campus. Individuals should bring any personal supplies needed with them.

The Lactation space is located in Carnegie Hall, Ground Floor, and is available on a first-come, first serve basis. The available hours are Monday through Friday,           8:30 am-4:00 pm. You must schedule the lactation room by sending an email to our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office at DEI@cheyney.edu.
The space includes: Sink, trash can, chair, sofa, moveable table, microwave, refrigerator, and a lock on the door.

For questions, please contact: Dr. Lakiyah Chambers, Director of Employee and Labor Relations, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Compliance, at 610-399-2581 or at DEI@cheyney.edu.