Office of Social Equity and Title IX
Sexual Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Policy: Indiana University of Pennsylvania and its employees are committed to assuring a safe and productive educational environment for all students. In order to meet this commitment and to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the university requires employees to report incidents of sexual misconduct shared by students to the university’s Title IX coordinator. The only exceptions to a faculty member’s reporting obligation are when incidents of sexual misconduct are communicated by a student during a classroom discussion, in a writing assignment for a class, or as part of a university-approved research project. Sexual misconduct includes: sexual harassment, nonconsensual sexual contact, non-consensual sexual intercourse, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual exploitation, and retaliation. IUP’s Sexual Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Policy addresses these incidents, whether they occur on or off campus, and expands upon the requirements set forth under Title IX. Employees are obligated to report sexual violence or any other abuse of a student who was, or is, a child (a person under 18 years of age) when the abuse allegedly occurred to the Department of Human Services, at 1-800-932-0313, and University Police, at 724-357-2141.
Department for Disability Access and Advising
Sample Accommodations Statement for Syllabi
Report any incident or concerning student behavior
More information about the Care Team
More information about Community Standards
All policies relevant to students
The Office of Community Standards
Optional DEI Syllabus Language
IUP practices inclusive teaching to make the classroom welcoming to all students, increase the opportunity for success, and reduce systemic inequities by providing support to both undergraduate and graduate students. We recognize the value of students’ diverse experiences, perspectives, identities, languages, and abilities. Individual students may not agree with classmates, coworkers, instructors, or the public, but everyone is expected to demonstrate civility in all class-related activities, practicums, and field placements, regardless of location. Students who fail to demonstrate civility may be asked to leave the classroom, conversation, clinical or practicum site, or workplace and meet with the instructor privately at a time of the instructor’s choosing, and/or face formal disciplinary action before the student is allowed to resume course participation. (For details, see IUP’s Class Disruption Policy in the undergraduate and graduate course catalog.) Together, we can promote the growth of all IUP students, faculty, and staff and create an environment where all are welcome. Learn more about IUP’s commitment to creating an inclusive community.