Mission
Utah Tech University is dedicated to maintaining a respectful and safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Equal Opportunity and Title IX Office fulfills this responsibility by providing resources and enforcing UT’s policies and state and federal law to promote a campus free from discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct.
Resources
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Title IX Prohibition of Sex-Based Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” – 20 U.S.C. § 1681 & 34 C.F.R. Part 106 (1972). Title IX prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation on the basis of sex in any federally-funded education program or activity and is such misconduct is prohibited by the University. See University Policy 154. Any complaint received on or after August 14, 2020 will be reviewed and handled in accordance with this policy and the procedures implemented August 14, 2020.
With respect to sexual harassment that allegedly occurred prior to August 14, 2020, The University will apply the former University Policy 154 Title IX statute and the Title IX regulations in place at the time that the alleged sexual harassment occurred.
Commitment & Response
Retaliation against individuals who report or may report any of this misconduct is also strictly prohibited. When allegations of sex-based discrimination, non-sex-based discrimination, sexual harassment (including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking), non-sex-based harassment, or retaliation are reported to the University, the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX will take prompt action to review and resolve the reported concern including: explaining the availability of supportive measures and resources; providing information about reporting options; evaluating and investigating the allegations; providing an equitable grievance process to address the allegations and prevent recurrence through appropriate sanctions/corrective action/discipline. The Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX also provides preventative education for students and employees.
Contact
Report Concerns:
Report concerns to the Hazel Sainsbury, Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance and Title IX Coordinator by phone, via email at titleix@utahtech.edu or report@utahtech.edu, or by completing the Incident Reporting Form.
Request Department Training:
If you are interested in having the Title IX Office train your department or employees, give us a call at (435) 652-7747. We are happy to do in-person trainings and tailor them to any specific needs you may have!
Hazel Sainsbury
Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator
Email: Hazel.Sainsbury@utahtech.edu; TitleIX@utahtech.edu
Phone: 435-652-7747
Office: HCC 579