Social Equity and Title IX Fall Newsletter Now Available
The latest issue of Social Equity and Title IX Newsletter (November 2, 2021) is now available to download, read, and share.
Social Equity and Title IX Office
Submit an Incident of Concern online form to report non-emergency issues involving identity-based bias or discrimination, sexual misconduct, student conduct, or other issues of concern. You will receive a response from the appropriate IUP department.
The Social Equity and Title IX Office assists in fostering a campus environment that values individual differences and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Reaching this goal across educational and employment opportunities at IUP is best accomplished if all are involved—and each member of the campus community can contribute to the mission.
The office defines avenues for reporting issues or problems, programming to support the message that moves us forward, and education and training to equip us all with the tools to contribute to positive change.
Working Together At IUP
- We Will Be Here for One Another
- Responding to Incidents of Bias
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at IUP and Beyond
- Please download and read the May 31, 2020 message from Elise Glenn, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer/Title IX Coordinator.
- Responding to Violence, Intolerance, and Hate: How can we help each other? (PDF)
- Supporting Student Concerns
- Ten Strategies: Group Work to Transform Hate, Facilitate Courageous Conversations, and Enhance Community Building - Faculty Resource (PDF)
Diversity Programming Efforts and Events
The office assists with campus-wide programs, celebrations, dialogues, and training. Please refer to the IUP Central, Student Life, and Diversity calendars for event listings. Continued programming and discussions on diversity and inclusion include the Six O'Clock Series, MASS Lunch & Learns, LGBTQIA+ Support presentations, the IUP Libraries Diversity Speaker Series, offerings from the Office of International Education and various recognized student organizations, faculty training on “Difficult Dialogues,” and other focused events.
Please download (PDF) and read the Social Equity and Title IX Newsletter: Volume 4, Issue 1 (November 2, 2021), Volume 3, Issue 2 (April 16, 2021), Volume 3, Issue 1 (November 10, 2020), Volume 2, Issue 2 (April 21, 2020), Volume 2, Issue 1 (November 6, 2019), and the Volume 1, Issue 1 (April 12, 2019).
Diversity Recruitment and Retention
The office collaborates with multiple departments regarding this key component of the university's mission. The Division of Enrollment Management and the Office of Human Resources offer coordinated leadership in this area.
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. 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:
- Sexual Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct;
- Protection of Minors; and
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Modules
- 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 2021-22 informational handouts: Where to Turn for Help, Title IX Brochure, Support and Reporting Options.
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.