Know Your Rights
Sexual harassment of students, which includes acts of sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX.
A number of different acts fall into the category of sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, sexual battery and sexual coercion. All such acts of sexual violence are forms of sexual harassment covered under Title IX.
Covered under Title IX
Who is responsible for enforcing Title IX?
Compliance with Title IX is a shared responsibility of our entire institution, from top-level administration to individual staff members. Institutions are required to investigate any complaints of gender discrimination. In addition, all students and employees must be notified of the name, office address and telephone number of the designated Title IX coordinator.
Carmen Sirizzotti, MBA
UNMC Title IX coordinator
Administrative Building, Office# 2010
402-559-2710
The Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education enforces Title IX. It has the authority to develop policy on the regulations it enforces. Anyone may file an OCR complaint, and the identity of the party who files the complaint will be kept confidential.
Kansas City Office
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037
Kansas City, MO 64114-3302
816-268-0550
FAX: 816-823-1404
TDD: 877-521-2172