What is Title IX?
Congress enacted Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 to prohibit sex discrimination in
any educational program or activity. The Act applies to both public and private institutions that receive
federal funds.
When Does Sexual Violence/Misconduct Happen?
Any time a physical, sexual act is perpetuated against a person’s will or where a person is incapable of
giving consent due to the victim’s use of drugs or alcohol. An individual may also be unable to give
consent due to an intellectual or other disability.
Sexual violence/sexual misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
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Sexual assault (i.e. rape/statutory rape; fondling)
Sexual coercion
Sexual exploitation
Sexual harassment
**Title IX also prohibits stalking and intimate partner violence (IPV)!**
Key Resources for Reporting Sexual Violence/Misconduct, Stalking and IPV:
Title IX Coordinator
Title IX Deputy Coordinator
Alexia Taylor
Office of Equal Employment Opportunity
A.I. Thomas Building, Suite 013
Denise Simmons
Office of Student Conduct
Evans Hall – Room 307
(936) 261-2123; altaylor@pvamu.edu
(936) 261-3524; dmsimmons@pvamu.edu
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Campus Police – Emergency X4911 or Non-Emergency (936) 261-1375
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Student Counseling Services - (936) 261-3564 or
studentcounseling@pvamu.edu (Free Services for Students)
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Spiritual Counseling – (936) 261-3592
allfaithschapel@pvamu.edu
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 713-500-3549 or 1-800-346-3549
www.uteap.org (Free Services for Employees)
Rev. 01/2016