Title IX

Enforcement of Title IX

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights enforces Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX). Title IX states, among other things, "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

Title IX defines sexual harassment and requires Harding to follow specific procedures when addressing allegations of sexual harassment.

Harding University’s Title IX and Other Sexual Misconduct Policy pdf.

 

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Harding University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including employment and admission. Complaints of discrimination based on sex will be handled under the Title IX Misconduct Policy or other appropriate University grievance procedures.

 

Harding University's Religious Exemption

As a faith-based institution, the University is exempted from certain laws and regulations concerning discrimination. The University maintains the right, with regard to admissions, enrollment, employment, and other matters, to uphold and apply its religious beliefs related to, among other issues, marriage, sex (gender), gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual activity, pregnancy, and abortion. Individuals are strongly encouraged to report all incidents of Sexual Misconduct, including Title IX Sexual Harassment, Non-Title IX Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Exploitation, even when the individual has a concern that they have engaged in conduct that may violate other University policies or expectations related to sexual activity.

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