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Title IX and Other Discrimination Policies
Addressing Harassment and Discrimination in All Its Forms
Anderson University takes seriously its obligations to provide an educational program and workplace free of harassment and discrimination in all forms. These are both legal and moral obligations, as scripture announces in Genesis 1 that God created humanity in God’s own image, making all humans worthy of respect, and Jesus taught that we should love one another.
What is Title IX?
Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972, which amended the Civil Rights Act of 1964, states: “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 education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” (20 USC 1681)
Title IX
addresses harassment and discrimination based on sex and gender. If you believe that you have experienced sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking, please click the Title IX link below for the policy and procedures for addressing this. Reporting methods are included in the procedures. The Title IX policy applies to all Anderson University students, faculty, and staff.
TITLE IX POLICY
TITLE IX BROCHURE
For Questions or Concerns Related to Title IX, harassment or discrimination based on sex or gender, contact:
Robyn H. Sanderson
Title IX Coordinator
Associate Vice President for Student Development & Dean of Student Development
Office: G. Ross Anderson Jr. Student Center, Office 157
Mail: 316 Boulevard
Anderson, SC 29621
title9@andersonuniversity.edu
The
Policy and Procedure on General Harassment
addresses harassment and discrimination based on other protected statuses, such as race, color, national origin, age, pregnancy, ability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.  If you believe that you have experienced harassment or discrimination based on a protected status, please click the Gen. Harassment link below for policy and procedures for addressing this.  Reporting methods are included in the procedures. Reports may be made by any Anderson University student, faculty, or staff.
GENERAL HARASSMENT
For questions or concerns, contact:
Jon Gropp
Associate Vice President/Dean of Students
Office: Student Center 321
jgropp@andersonuniversity.edu
Amy Porpilia
Director of Human Resources
Office: 316 Kingsley Road
aporpilia@andersonuniversity.edu
Training in Sexual Harassment, Misconduct, and Title IX matters in recent years:
Title IX
Hearing Advisors
Sex-Based Harassments Foundations
Managing Intake,
Evaluation, Jurisdiction, and Dismissals
Investigating Foundations
Title IX Coordinator Foundations 2025
Title IX 2025 Update
Unpacking the Draft Title IX Regulations
2023 Title IX Team
Training Update
Informal Resolution
Foundations
Annual Title IX Training 2026
Jackson Lewis, PC Title IX Training 2021
Jackson Lewis
Coordinators’ Module
Jackson Lewis
Investigators’ Module
Jackson Lewis Decision Makers’ Module
Jackson Lewis Appellate Decision Makers’ Module
SCICU Title IX
Presentation 2020
CCCU Title IX
Training 2020
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Innovation & Digital Learning at AU
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Student Achievement
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GIVE
Give
Our Community is Stronger Together
Anderson University Magazine
A Day-Online Giving Campaign
Blackbaud Security Update
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Christian Ministry Foundation
Development Staff
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