What is Title IX?
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and other applicable federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in employment and in all education programs and activities operated by Quincy University, whether on or off campus. Protection against sex-based discrimination includes sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual violence, gender-based dating and domestic violence, and stalking.
Quincy University is committed to fostering a safe, caring, and inclusive campus community rooted in the values of fairness, dignity, and respect. In accordance with Title IX, Quincy University does not tolerate sex-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, or retaliation and works to ensure meaningful protections and support for all members of the campus community.
The University has adopted institutional policies specific to sexual misconduct and sex-based discrimination in compliance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1972, otherwise known as Title IX, the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/5A-101, et seq.), the Illinois Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act (110 ILCS 155/1, et seq.), and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as well as all other applicable Federal, State, and local laws. Title IX protects students, employees, and other individuals from all forms of sexual discrimination, regardless of the sex of the alleged perpetrator or complainant, including discrimination based on gender identity or failure to conform to stereotypical notions of masculinity or femininity. All students (as well as other individuals) at the University are protected by Title IX in all aspects of the University’s educational programs and activities.
Quincy University’s Title IX Policy applies to sexual misconduct and sex-based discrimination committed by students, faculty, staff, volunteers, and third-parties when the misconduct and/or discrimination occurs: (1) on the University’s property; or (2) off the University’s property when the misconduct and/or discrimination is in connection with a University sponsored activity or event, or the conduct creates a hostile educational environment for a member of the University. It is against the University’s policy to subject any person to separate or different rules of behavior, discipline, or other treatment based on the individual’s sex. To view our full Title IX policy, visit the QU Title IX Policy page.
Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator or the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights.
Reporting Title IX Concerns and Incidents
Who Can Report
Anyone can submit a report. If you or someone you know has experienced sex-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, or retaliation at Quincy University, you are encouraged to report it.
Quincy University has classified all employees, with the exception of those who are officially designated as Confidential Resources, as Mandated Reporters. Employees are required to report knowledge, notice, and/or reports of harassment, misconduct, discrimination, and/or retaliation to the Title IX Coordinator. Details regarding this obligation can be found on the Title IX Policy page.
How to Make a Report
If a situation is time-sensitive and requires an immediate response, please seek help right away. If there is an immediate risk to health or safety, call 911 for medical assistance and law enforcement.
Reports may be submitted by any individual to Kristi Shelton, QU’s Title IX Coordinator. Ways to make a report include:
- emailing titleix@quincy.edu
- calling Kristi Shelton, Title IX Coordinator at 217-228-5260, extension 3749
- meeting in-person
- Kristi Shelton, Title IX Coordinator, Francis Hall Room B33
- Campus Security, Friars Hall Room 115
- using the online reporting form
