Title IX - Azusa Pacific University - Azusa, CA
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Title IX - Azusa Pacific University - Azusa, CA
Title IX
Azusa Pacific University is committed to providing a learning, working, and living
environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect in an environment
free of discrimination on the basis of sex, which includes all forms of sexual misconduct.
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Title IX
Azusa Pacific is Committed to Stopping Sexual Violence
Learn about your
Title IX rights
and help us create a university community centered on personal integrity, civility,
and mutual respect, and dedicated to the safety of our students, faculty, and staff.
Help stop and prevent sexual violence. Learn how to
report situations
and what
resources
are available to you. For more information regarding definitions, the Title IX process,
and reporting options, review
Title IX and other Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures
.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) prohibits discrimination based
on gender in educational programs that receive federal financial assistance. Programs
and activities that may be included are admissions, recruitment, financial aid, academic
programs, athletics, housing, and employment. Title IX also protects men and women
from unlawful sexual harassment in school programs and activities. Under Title IX,
discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment; unwelcomed sexual
advances; or sexual violence, such as rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, and sexual
coercion.
“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…” Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, and its implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 (Title IX)
Azusa Pacific University is committed to providing a learning, working, and living
environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect in an environment
free of discrimination on the basis of sex, which includes all forms of sexual misconduct.
Sex discrimination violates an individual’s fundamental rights and personal dignity.
APU considers sex discrimination in all its forms to be a serious offense. This policy
refers to all forms of sex discrimination, including, but not limited to,
sexual harassment
,
sexual assault
, and
sexual violence
by employees, students, or third parties.
A Title IX investigation begins when Azusa Pacific’s
Title IX Coordinator
and/or Title IX Deputy Coordinator receive a report of behavior that may violate
Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual violence, in educational
programs and activities.
Statement of Nondiscrimination
Azusa Pacific University’s mission statement describes the university as “an evangelical
Christian community of disciples and scholars.” Deep convictions about how we treat
one another, anchored in the biblical truth that all human beings are created by God
and bear His image, are foundational to our identity as a Christ-centered community.
In keeping with those convictions, the University is committed to providing a learning,
working, and living environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual
respect and is free from discrimination on the basis of sex, which includes all forms
of sexual violence.
Sex discrimination violates an individual’s fundamental rights and personal dignity.
APU considers sex discrimination in all its forms to be a serious offense. This policy
refers to all forms of sex discrimination by employees, students, or third parties,
including, but not limited to, sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual violence,
domestic and dating violence, and stalking.
The University has additional policies regarding sexual misconduct; refer to the Community
Expectations for
undergraduate students
and
graduate and professional students
, and/or the
Employee Handbook
, for policies and expectations.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), which prohibits discrimination
based on sex in educational programs and activities that receive federal financial
assistance, reads as follows: “No person in the United states shall, on the basis
of sex, be excluded from participation in, or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected
to discrimination under any education program or any activity receiving Federal financial
assistance...” (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, codified at 20 U.S.C.
section 1681, and its implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R. Part 106.)
Under Title IX, discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment;
unwelcomed sexual advances; or sexual violence, such as rape, sexual assault, sexual
battery, and sexual coercion. The Campus SaVE Act, federal legislation enacted in
2013, adds domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking as categories of behavior
that are expressly in violation of Title IX.
The University does not tolerate unlawful sex discrimination and will endeavor to
keep the community free of such conduct through education, training, clear policies
and procedures, and appropriate consequences for those who violate this policy. When
an instance of sex discrimination is reported, the University will take action to
promptly and equitably investigate the complaint, address its effects, and prevent
further discrimination or retaliation.
View
Title IX and other Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures
.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators
The university has, in accordance with Title IX, appointed a Title IX coordinator
and a team of deputy coordinators, who assist the Title IX coordinator. The university’s
Title IX coordinator is the individual designated by the university president with
responsibility for carrying out the university’s responsibilities under Title IX,
including receiving reports of alleged violations of Title IX from responsible employees,
overseeing the university’s response to Title IX complaints, and identifying and addressing
recurring or systemic violations. The coordinator has knowledge of the requirements
of Title IX and the university’s related policies and procedures.
Together, the coordinator and deputy coordinators comprise the university’s Title
IX Committee. The committee, or some combination of some members of the committee,
is aware of and investigates all Title IX complaints raised at the university, evaluates
a complainant’s request for confidentiality, reviews the university’s disciplinary
procedures to ensure that procedures comply with the prompt and equitable requirements
of Title IX, and ensures that training is provided to university students and employees
as required by Title IX.
Questions or concerns related to this policy may be directed to the Title IX coordinator.
Deputy Coordinators
John Baugus
Executive Director of Human Resources
Phone: (626) 815-4622
Email:
[email protected]
Office Location: Citrus Edge Building, 511 W. Citrus Edge St., Glendora, CA 91740
Dean Montgomery
Department of Campus Safety
Phone: (626) 815-5000
Email:
[email protected]
Office Location: Department of Campus Safety, Smith Hall, East Campus, 901 E. Alosta
Ave., Azusa, CA 91702
Bethany Blomquist
Compliance Coordinator, Department of Athletics
Phone: (626) 387-5796
Email:
[email protected]
Office Location: Athletics Department, West Campus, 701 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa,
CA 91702
Candice Williams
Chair and Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice
Phone: (626) 815-5091
Email:
[email protected]
Office Location: Duke 620, West Campus, 701 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa, CA 91702
The purpose of lactation accommodation is to provide nursing mothers who are employees
or students of the university with a private place to express breast milk.
This accommodation complies with applicable state and federal laws related to provision
of accommodation for nursing mothers. All nursing mothers who are university employees
or students may reserve a private lactation room (see the
APU Employee Handbook (PDF)
for policy 6.11: Accommodations for Nursing Mothers in its entirety). These lactation
locations are private, secured, shielded from view, and they are not located in a
restroom or common area.
1
Learn more in our
Pregnancy and Lactation Accommodation Q&A (PDF)
.
Once milk is expressed, the university is not responsible for the integrity or security
of breast milk.
Azusa Campus
Access to Lactation Rooms: Each lactation room is available for reservation in the
APU email/calendar system with an email address and can be accessed through the office
of the Title IX Coordinator. Please send your request to
[email protected]
.
To reserve a space, email
[email protected]
or call 626-815-2078. Include your name, which lactation room you would like to reserve,
and the date and time of reservation. You will then be provided with the lock code
to enter the room.
Regional Campuses
Women who wish to reserve lactation room space at one of APU’s regional campuses should
inquire with the front office staff who will be able to arrange appropriate accommodations.
Investigation and Appeals Process
Get Help
Get Educated
Get Involved
This badge acknowledges that our Title IX staff have completed training and Azusa
Pacific University is an Institutional Member of the Student Conduct Institute with
the State University of New York.
View our Title IX training.
Contact Information
Phone:
(626) 815-2078
Email:
[email protected]
Location
Modular Offices, Building 27
Carlee Anglin, Title IX Coordinator
Phone:
(626) 815-2065
Email:
[email protected]
Office Location:
East Campus, Building #27
Submit a Report
©
Title IX
Azusa Pacific University is committed to providing a learning, working, and living
environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect in an environment
free of discrimination on the basis of sex, which includes all forms of sexual misconduct.
Submit a Report
Home
>
Title IX
Azusa Pacific is Committed to Stopping Sexual Violence
Learn about your
Title IX rights
and help us create a university community centered on personal integrity, civility,
and mutual respect, and dedicated to the safety of our students, faculty, and staff.
Help stop and prevent sexual violence. Learn how to
report situations
and what
resources
are available to you. For more information regarding definitions, the Title IX process,
and reporting options, review
Title IX and other Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures
.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) prohibits discrimination based
on gender in educational programs that receive federal financial assistance. Programs
and activities that may be included are admissions, recruitment, financial aid, academic
programs, athletics, housing, and employment. Title IX also protects men and women
from unlawful sexual harassment in school programs and activities. Under Title IX,
discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment; unwelcomed sexual
advances; or sexual violence, such as rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, and sexual
coercion.
“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…” Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, and its implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 (Title IX)
Azusa Pacific University is committed to providing a learning, working, and living
environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect in an environment
free of discrimination on the basis of sex, which includes all forms of sexual misconduct.
Sex discrimination violates an individual’s fundamental rights and personal dignity.
APU considers sex discrimination in all its forms to be a serious offense. This policy
refers to all forms of sex discrimination, including, but not limited to,
sexual harassment
,
sexual assault
, and
sexual violence
by employees, students, or third parties.
A Title IX investigation begins when Azusa Pacific’s
Title IX Coordinator
and/or Title IX Deputy Coordinator receive a report of behavior that may violate
Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual violence, in educational
programs and activities.
Statement of Nondiscrimination
Azusa Pacific University’s mission statement describes the university as “an evangelical
Christian community of disciples and scholars.” Deep convictions about how we treat
one another, anchored in the biblical truth that all human beings are created by God
and bear His image, are foundational to our identity as a Christ-centered community.
In keeping with those convictions, the University is committed to providing a learning,
working, and living environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual
respect and is free from discrimination on the basis of sex, which includes all forms
of sexual violence.
Sex discrimination violates an individual’s fundamental rights and personal dignity.
APU considers sex discrimination in all its forms to be a serious offense. This policy
refers to all forms of sex discrimination by employees, students, or third parties,
including, but not limited to, sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual violence,
domestic and dating violence, and stalking.
The University has additional policies regarding sexual misconduct; refer to the Community
Expectations for
undergraduate students
and
graduate and professional students
, and/or the
Employee Handbook
, for policies and expectations.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), which prohibits discrimination
based on sex in educational programs and activities that receive federal financial
assistance, reads as follows: “No person in the United states shall, on the basis
of sex, be excluded from participation in, or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected
to discrimination under any education program or any activity receiving Federal financial
assistance...” (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, codified at 20 U.S.C.
section 1681, and its implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R. Part 106.)
Under Title IX, discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment;
unwelcomed sexual advances; or sexual violence, such as rape, sexual assault, sexual
battery, and sexual coercion. The Campus SaVE Act, federal legislation enacted in
2013, adds domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking as categories of behavior
that are expressly in violation of Title IX.
The University does not tolerate unlawful sex discrimination and will endeavor to
keep the community free of such conduct through education, training, clear policies
and procedures, and appropriate consequences for those who violate this policy. When
an instance of sex discrimination is reported, the University will take action to
promptly and equitably investigate the complaint, address its effects, and prevent
further discrimination or retaliation.
View
Title IX and other Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures
.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators
The university has, in accordance with Title IX, appointed a Title IX coordinator
and a team of deputy coordinators, who assist the Title IX coordinator. The university’s
Title IX coordinator is the individual designated by the university president with
responsibility for carrying out the university’s responsibilities under Title IX,
including receiving reports of alleged violations of Title IX from responsible employees,
overseeing the university’s response to Title IX complaints, and identifying and addressing
recurring or systemic violations. The coordinator has knowledge of the requirements
of Title IX and the university’s related policies and procedures.
Together, the coordinator and deputy coordinators comprise the university’s Title
IX Committee. The committee, or some combination of some members of the committee,
is aware of and investigates all Title IX complaints raised at the university, evaluates
a complainant’s request for confidentiality, reviews the university’s disciplinary
procedures to ensure that procedures comply with the prompt and equitable requirements
of Title IX, and ensures that training is provided to university students and employees
as required by Title IX.
Questions or concerns related to this policy may be directed to the Title IX coordinator.
Deputy Coordinators
John Baugus
Executive Director of Human Resources
Phone: (626) 815-4622
Email:
[email protected]
Office Location: Citrus Edge Building, 511 W. Citrus Edge St., Glendora, CA 91740
Dean Montgomery
Department of Campus Safety
Phone: (626) 815-5000
Email:
[email protected]
Office Location: Department of Campus Safety, Smith Hall, East Campus, 901 E. Alosta
Ave., Azusa, CA 91702
Bethany Blomquist
Compliance Coordinator, Department of Athletics
Phone: (626) 387-5796
Email:
[email protected]
Office Location: Athletics Department, West Campus, 701 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa,
CA 91702
Candice Williams
Chair and Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice
Phone: (626) 815-5091
Email:
[email protected]
Office Location: Duke 620, West Campus, 701 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa, CA 91702
The purpose of lactation accommodation is to provide nursing mothers who are employees
or students of the university with a private place to express breast milk.
This accommodation complies with applicable state and federal laws related to provision
of accommodation for nursing mothers. All nursing mothers who are university employees
or students may reserve a private lactation room (see the
APU Employee Handbook (PDF)
for policy 6.11: Accommodations for Nursing Mothers in its entirety). These lactation
locations are private, secured, shielded from view, and they are not located in a
restroom or common area.
1
Learn more in our
Pregnancy and Lactation Accommodation Q&A (PDF)
.
Once milk is expressed, the university is not responsible for the integrity or security
of breast milk.
Azusa Campus
Access to Lactation Rooms: Each lactation room is available for reservation in the
APU email/calendar system with an email address and can be accessed through the office
of the Title IX Coordinator. Please send your request to
[email protected]
.
To reserve a space, email
[email protected]
or call 626-815-2078. Include your name, which lactation room you would like to reserve,
and the date and time of reservation. You will then be provided with the lock code
to enter the room.
Regional Campuses
Women who wish to reserve lactation room space at one of APU’s regional campuses should
inquire with the front office staff who will be able to arrange appropriate accommodations.
Investigation and Appeals Process
Get Help
Get Educated
Get Involved
This badge acknowledges that our Title IX staff have completed training and Azusa
Pacific University is an Institutional Member of the Student Conduct Institute with
the State University of New York.
View our Title IX training.
Contact Information
Phone:
(626) 815-2078
Email:
[email protected]
Location
Modular Offices, Building 27
Carlee Anglin, Title IX Coordinator
Phone:
(626) 815-2065
Email:
[email protected]
Office Location:
East Campus, Building #27
Submit a Report
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