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, and at Cheyney, that’s Robin Coward. Ms Coward is 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. She also is 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 Coordinator:
Robin Coward
Executive Director Institutional Effectiveness, Director EEO & Title IX Coordinator
rcoward@cheyney.edu
Location: Biddle Hall, Room 130
Relevant Cheyney University Policies
Click on the links below to view and download Title IX and related forms.
Preventing and Addressing Sexual Harassment, including Sexual Violence
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 you feel 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.