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Title IX at SXU

 

As a Catholic university sponsored by the Conference for Mercy Higher Education and the Sisters of Mercy, Saint Xavier affirms the basic human dignity of all persons, including the right to be free from harassment and discrimination on the basis of sex or gender. In support of this fundamental belief, and in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the University prohibits discrimination in all educational programs and activities on the basis of sex and gender.

Programs and activities protected under Title IX include academic programs, admissions, athletics, financial aid, housing, career services, counseling and health services, student activities and employment.

View or print the full Interim Policy on Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination (PDF).

Past policies are archived below:

What Does Title IX DO?

Title IX prohibits:

  • Sex or gender discrimination
  • Sexual harassment
  • Sexual violence
  • Retaliation for filing a complaint

Examples of prohibited behavior include:

  • Unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature
  • Physical assault or coerced sexual activity
  • Pressure or demand for sexual favors
  • Obscene phone calls, gestures, texts or email

How Do I File a Complaint?

Any student who believes they have been subjected to any of the above behaviors from another student, faculty or staff member, or third party affiliated with SXU, may file a report:

  • with any responsible SXU employee;
  • with the SXU Department of Public Safety (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year);
  • with a member of the Title IX program staff (listed below); or
  • with an online report submission.

Title IX Program Staff


Title IX Role Name SXU Role/Title SXU Office Location SXU Office Phone SXU Email
Title IX Coordinator Dr. Keith O'Neill Dean of Students Warde Academic Center, L-103 773-298-3123 koneillFREESXU
Deputy Title IX Coordinators Kenyan Alston (for student-athletes) Director of Athletics Shannon Athletic & Convocation Center 773-298-3101 kalstonFREESXU
Oriana Flores Student Relations Specialist Warde Academic Center, L-103 773-298-3123 ofloresFREESXU
Gerry Horan (for employees) Director of Human Resources Human Resources Building 773-298-3450 ghoranFREESXU
Brian Hotzfield Vice President for Enrollment Warde Academic Center, S-401 773-298-3096 hotzfieldFREESXU
Katy Thompson Vice President for Student Life Warde Academic Center, L-103 773-298-3123 thompsonFREESXU

At any time, any person is welcome to submit a report online. This report is immediately routed to the SXU Dean of Students Office.