Social Equity and Title IX Office

Discrimination Reporting and Response

The Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer/Title IX coordinator, Elise Glenn, directs efforts regarding reports and responses to incidents of discrimination and identity-based bias. Through collaboration with the Office of Human Resources, University Police, and the divisions of Student Affairs and Academic Affairs, she consults with faculty, administrators, students, and university affiliates on issues of concern. Please refer to IUP’s Statement of Non-Discrimination.

Social Equity and Title IX Office personnel meet with reporting students and employees to assess issues, incidents, and questions regarding discrimination, bias, harassment, and/or incivility. A formal or informal process may be used to resolve complaints.

Title IX Policy, Procedures, Resources, and Support

IUP has committed to stand up, speak out, and foster the safest and most inclusive environment possible for our campus community. The university takes immediate and effective steps to end sexual harassment, sexual violence, retaliation, and other prohibited sexual misconduct. To this end, the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer/Title IX coordinator, Elise Glenn, oversees policy and procedures, reporting and response, support resources, investigations, monitoring and assessment, and training initiatives. For further information, please refer to the Title IX page or specific guidance as follows: 

• IUP Sexual Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Policy
• Sexual Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Resources, which includes Reporting Procedures
• Mandatory Annual Employee and Affiliate Training:
  
  1. Sexual Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct;
  2. Protection of Minors; and
  3. Diversity and Inclusion in the Modern Workplace
     
• Academic Support for Pregnant and Newborn-Parenting Students

Visit the IUP Haven Project website for further information on resources and awareness campaigns, including the It’s On Us video.  

Download (pdf) the 2020–21 Where to Turn for Help informational sheet.

View (YouTube) the IUP Student Overview: Civil Rights, Title IX and Sexual Misconduct video. Elise Glenn explains the civil rights that all IUP students have, and expands on the following concepts: Title IX, sexual misconduct, consent, retaliation, where to seek help, and her role as the Title IX coordinator.

Preferred First Name Policy

The university has established this policy that allows students, faculty, staff, and alumni to indicate their preferred first names to the university community, even if they have not legally changed their first name. Download and read the Preferred First Name Policy (pdf). Please visit the Preferred First Name Policy web page and read the FAQ regarding the policy (pdf). 

• Employees requesting a preferred first name change must contact Lindsey McNickle, Office of Human Resources, at 724-357-2059 or Lindsey.McNickle@iup.edu.
• Students must complete the Preferred First Name Request Online Form.
• Alumni must contact the Division of University Advancement.
  

For further information regarding form submission and processing, please contact Tedd Cogar, LGBTQIA Support, at tcogar@iup.edu. Students can also contact the Office of the Registrar at 724-357-2217 or registrars-office@iup.edu. Faculty members are encouraged to read and follow the Procedures for Viewing a Class Roster (pdf).

Disability Resources

All Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests for employees are handled through the Office of Human Resources. Any student in need of accommodations should contact the IUP Department for Disability Access and Advising. For further information, please refer to the Statement of Non-Discrimination.

University Map

An interactive map of the IUP campus is available, which highlights all-gender restrooms and accessibility/ADA information.