Title IX

Statement of Discrimination

Members of the University of Olivet Community have the right to be free from all forms of Sexual Harassment which impede the realization of the University’s mission of providing an education that enriches lives intellectually, morally and spiritually to a diverse campus community. All members of the University Community are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that maintains an environment free from Sexual Harassment.  As such, the University of Olivet does not discriminate on the basis of sex. The University is committed to providing an educational environment free from sex discrimination.

 

As a College of federal funding, the College is required to comply with Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972, 10 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (Title IX). Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex and Sexual Harassment in educational programs and activities. 

 

Discriminatory Harassment Policy 

It is the policy of The University of Olivet to maintain an educational and work environment free from unlawful harassment, as defined below, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, weight, height, disability, marital status, veteran status or sexual orientation. Discrimination and discriminatory harassment have no place in this educational community.

Please take a moment to review the Title IX policy.  If you have any questions, please contact me. 

Dr. Linda Logan 

Vice President and Chief Inclusion Officer

136 Dole Hall

269-749-6669

517-896-2600

 

 

  • Title IX Policy

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    University of Olivet Title IX Policy Rev2 April 1 2025.pdf

    January 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order that instructed the Department of Education to rescind its 2021 guidance that extended Title IX protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity.  The policy is being revised and the 2025 Title IX policy will reflect these changes. Pending the new policy, the current policy is in effect with the exception of the words sexual orientation, gender, and gender identity. 

     

    The University of Olivet Designated Officials to report a formal complaint to was updated on the last page of the policy. The policy is based on the 2020 regulations. 

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    Title IX Policy 2024 rev 10 7 24.pdf

    As of July 31, 2024, pursuant to Federal court orders, the OCR Department is currently enjoined from enforcing the 2024 Title IX Regulations.   A list prepared by plaintiffs as ordered by the court identified Olivet as having such students.   Pending further court orders, the OCR Department’s Title IX Regulations, as amended in 2020 (2020 Title IX Final Rule) remain in effect.The Title IX policy is attached.

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    Title IX Policy 2024 rev 8 1 24.pdf
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    Title IX Policy Olivet 2023 2024.pdf
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  • Title IX Policy September 13, 2022

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    Olivet College Title IX Policy 5 rev September 13, 2022 Posted.pdf
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  • Olivet College Title IX Policy Aug 2020

    The revised policy posted March 15, 2021

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    Olivet College Title IX Policy rev March 15 2021 (11).docx
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  • Title IX Virtual Trainings

    Investigative Report Template

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    Title IX Investigation Template.docx

    Title IX Investigation and Hearing  Final Determination Report

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    Title IX Final Determination Report Template.docx
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    Supportive Measures.docx

    Virtual Title IX Credibility Training

    He Said, She Said, They Said: Cracking Credibility in Student Sexual Misconduct Cases (2022)

    https://vimeo.com/699579548 - Click on the link to start the training.

    Viewed 4/3/24

    Title IX Training - Bias & Credibility Assessment 2/16/21

    Title IX Training - Bias & Credibility Assessment-Meeting Recording.
    Viewed 4/11/24

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    Credibilty training Thompson andn Horton.docx

    The Role of the Decision Maker in Fair, Equitable, and Compliant Title IX Hearings and

    Decision Makers: Practical Application

    Jan 2023

    Viewed 4/3/24

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    The Role of the Decision Maker .docx
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    08-04-2020 MICU Title IX Coordinator Training Presentation (1).pdf

    Thompson & Horton’s 2022 Title IX Guidebook

    Viewed 4/3/24

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    2022 Title IX Guidebook Thompson Horton.docx
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  • Title IX Training

    This section was accidentally deleted and is being recreated. 

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    Informal Resolution Agreement 9 27 23.docx
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  • Pregnancy and Parenting Policy

    Title IX Pregnant and Parenting Students Policy - March 2021

    Under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

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    Pregnant and Parenting Students Policy Rev 8 1 24 (March 2021).pdf
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    Pregnancy Parenting policy -know-rights-201306-title-ix.pdf
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    OCR Supporting the Academic Success of Pregnant & Parenting Students, June 2013 (1).pdf
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    Title IX Pregrency and parents frequently asked questions.docx

    Title IX Pregnant and Parenting Students Policy - March 2021

    Under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

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    Pregnant and Parenting Students Policy (March 2021.pdf
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  • Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Title IX Update

    January 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order that instructed the Department of Education to rescind its 2021 guidance that extended Title IX protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity.  The 2025 revised Title IX policy reflect these changes. 

    Biden's Executive order Recinded

    President Biden's Executive Order on Guaranteeing an Educational Environment Free from Discrimination on the Basis of Sex, Including Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity and

    The Executive Order on Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation.

    The Department of Education's Notice of Interpretation is available here

    More information and resources for LGBTQ+ students are available here.

    The Title IX policy by Biden on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity was rescinded by President Trump on January 20, 2025

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    Executive Order on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity June 2021.docx
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  • STUDENT TITLE IX TRAINING MATERIAL

    IT’S ON US WORKSHOP AND TRAINING MATERIALS

    CLINK ON THE LINK BELOW

     

    https://www.itsonus.org/educational-tools/workshop-materials/

     

    BE SUPPORTIVE

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    ITS ON US TRAINING MATERIALS.docx
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  • Title IX OCR Guidance

    In follow-up to today’s webinar, OCR sent the following communication. Please note the highlighted text in the attachment, that reinforces in the absence of 2024 regs taking effect, OCR will enforce the 2020 regs for any enjoined states and schools impacted . There is nothing additional here addressing the potential of a nationwide injunction

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    OCR 2024 Regs update 8 1 24.docx

    A complaint of discrimination can be filed by anyone who believes that an education institution that receives Federal financial assistance has discriminated against someone on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age.

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    OCR How to file a complaint.docx

    New Title IX Resources Released to Support Equal Opportunity in Athletic Programs

    The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights released three new resources to support equal opportunity in athletic programs consistent with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.  

     Click on the link for more information.

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    New Title IX Resources Released to Support Equal Opportunity in Athletic Programs.docx

    This section includes OCR Question and Answer Update June 2022 (attached) and the Department of Education Title IX guidance on nondiscrimination based on gender identity and gender orientation (link below).

     

    U.S. Department of Education Confirms Title IX Protects Students from Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

    https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-department-education-confirms-title-ix-protects-students-discrimination-based-sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity

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    Q and A Title IX regs revised June 28, 2022.pdf
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    NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY 2020.pdf
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    OCR SCHOOLS MUST POST IMPORTANT INFORMATION .docx
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    Dear Educators and Stakeholders letter.pdf
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    OCR Title IX Webinars Aug 14, 2020.pdf

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHppcOdrzCg

    OCR Title IX Webinar: Bias and Conflicts of Interest

     
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    ocr-tix-webinar-bci.pdf

    About OCR

    The Office for Civil Rights enforces several Federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance from the Department of Education.

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    Office of Civil Right .docx
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  • Office of Inclusion

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    Title IX Policy Olivet 2023 2024.pdf

    Inclusion Training  10-29-2020
    Commitment, Strategy, and Action: The Role of Diversity Officers in Advancing Anti-Racism in Times of Challenge and Pandemic. 

    The recording can be found here:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/UGs8hQU4ZQdFVakjnyqBR3r8aJ7Vf_6jqIhWVlWba5eKzU06A1JTJ_a-AHiQ7-r1.-SbPQyK87luD2ool

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    Commitment Strategy and Action The Role of Diversity Officers.docx
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