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Statement of Non-Discrimination
University of Arkansas Grantham affirms its commitment to promote the goals of fairness and equity in all aspects of the educational journey. UA Grantham prohibits all forms of discrimination, including harassment. Harassment consists of unwelcome contact, whether verbal, physical, or visual that is related to sex, sexual orientation, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, physical handicap, medical condition, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, or other protected group status by students, contractors, faculty, or agents of the University. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities in federally funded schools. Title IX protects students, employees, applicants for admission and employment and other persons from all forms of sex discrimination, including discrimination based on gender identity or failure to conform to stereotypical notions of masculinity or femininity. All students are protected by Title IX regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, race or natural origin in all aspects of the institution’s educational programs and activities.
University of Arkansas Grantham takes all forms of harassment and discrimination very seriously. The following areas, without limitation, are covered under the statutes of Title IX.
Sexual Harassment
- Unwelcome sexual behavior of any kind
- Unwelcome sexual advances, verbal and non-verbal
Gender-Based Harassment
- Unwelcome conduct based on an individual's actual or perceived sex
- Inappropriate language based on gender identity or nonconformity with stereotypes
Sexual Offense
- Any sexual act directed against another person, without the consent of the victim, including instances where the victim is incapable of giving consent
Sexual Assault
- An offense that meets the definition of rape, fondling, incest, or statutory rape as used in the FBI's UCR program
Other Behaviors
- Cyber-bullying — use of electronic devices to harass or torment individuals
- Stalking — a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear, either in person or electronically
- "Sexting" — the act of sending sexually explicit messages or photos between mobile phones, over the internet, or by other electronic means
Contact Information
The Title IX Coordinator acts with independence and without conflicts of interest. If you feel like you are a victim of discrimination or harassment based on gender or sex and want to report an allegation or have questions involving Title IX, please email our Title IX Coordinator at TitleIX@uagrantham.edu.
University of Arkansas Grantham will not retaliate against anyone who makes a claim of harassment or discrimination.
Pregnant and Parenting Students
Since the passage of Title IX, sex discrimination - including discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and parental status - has been prohibited. University of Arkansas Grantham complies with all Title IX regulations, including those that state an institution who receives federal funding must not discriminate against any student on the basis of pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions.
Any student is eligible for leave in the case of pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, and recovery therefrom for so long a period as deemed medically necessary by the student’s physician.
If you are a pregnant or parenting student who wishes to inquire about a leave, please contact the Title IX Coordinator (titleix@uagrantham.edu) to discuss what you may be entitled to under Title IX.
Title IX Training
UA Grantham’s Title IX training includes external training. The Title IX Coordinator has been trained on the various aspects of the University’s policies and procedures and has received the following training:
Title IX Training Series – Modules 1-6; Thompson Coburn LLP