1. Title IX Overview Mandy Hambleton, MS Title IX Director
Florida State University Office of the Provost

2. What is Title IX?

3. University Responsibilities
Stop the behavior
Prevent its recurrence
Remedy its effects
Prohibit retaliation

4. FSU Policies Title IX Statement
Sex Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Policy
Student Conduct Code
Equal Opportunity Statement
Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination & Non-Retaliation Policy

5. To Whom does the Policy Apply?
All Employees
All Students
Visitors
Contractors/Vendors
All individuals are protected by and held accountable to the policy, including off-campus behavior.

6. Behaviors Covered by University Policy
Sex or Gender-based Discrimination
Gender Stereotyping
Gender-based Animosity
Pregnancy & Parenting Discrimination
Unjust or Inequitable Treatment on the Basis of:
Sex
Gender
Gender Identity
Gender Expression
Sexual Orientation

7. Behaviors Covered by University Policy
Sexual Misconduct
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Violence (Assault/Battery/Rape)
Domestic Violence
Dating Violence
Stalking
Sexual Exploitation

8. Confidential Resources
Victim Advocate Program (24/7/365)
University Counseling Center
University Health Services
Employee Assistance Program
Community victim advocacy, mental health, or health care organizations

9. Notice “Knew or reasonably should have known”
Duty to report and respond if:
Affected person or responding person mentions
You see or hear
Second-hand reports
Social media, news, colleagues, law enforcement
Rumor mill, gossip, etc.

10. Responsible Employee Reporting
If you see it or hear it, you own it and must report it.
Ensures that all individuals receive the same information and access to resources and University responses
Centralized entity to track trends and climate issues

11. Responsible Employee Reporting
report.fsu.edu
Responsible Employees – mandatory reporting to Title IX Director/EOC within two (2) days if:
Affected person is a student;
Affected person is someone you supervise;
Incident involves sexual battery; or
Incident involves a minor.

12. Annual Training
All employees are expected to complete annual online training
Invitation sent via
Deans, Directors, and Department Heads will be tasked with ensuring each employee completes the annual training

13. Title IX Team
Mandy Hambleton Title IX Director Courtney McHenry Sr. Title IX Investigator Lacey Southwick Title IX Investigator
Amber Wagner Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Employees and 3rd Parties Vanessa Fuchs Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics Megan Brink Deputy Title IX Coordinator for FSUS

14. For more information, visit knowmore.fsu.edu