Northern Arizona University

Title IX Compliance, Sex Discrimination, Harassment and Assault

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Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. While often thought of as a law that applies to athletic programs, it applies to many programs at NAU. Sex discrimination includes sexual harassment and sexual assault. Listed below are staff members who have primary responsibility for coordinating Title IX compliance.

Title IX Coordinator:

Priscilla Mills
Director, Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity
Old Main, room 113
PO Box 4083
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
(928) 523-3312 (Phone)
(928) 523-9977 (Fax)
(928) 523-1006 (TTD)
Priscilla.Mills@nau.edu
www.nau.edu/diversity

The Title IX Coordinator has overall responsibility for Title IX compliance, including training, education, and administration of grievance procedures. The Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity handles complaints of discrimination and sexual harassment against any university employee or visitor. The office oversees the Safe Working and Learning Environment Policy (SWALE).

For Students:

Deborah Harris
Associate Dean, Student Life/Student Safety Resource Coordinator
University Union, room 105
PO Box 6015
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
(928) 523-5181 (Phone)
(928) 523-1425 (Fax)
Deborah.Harris@nau.edu
www.nau.edu/studentlife

The Office of Student Life handles complaints against students for sexual assault and other matters covered by the Student Code of Conduct.

For Athletics:

Tanya Vogel
Sr. Associate Athletic Director/SWA
PO Box 15400
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
(928) 523-8745 (Phone)
(928) 523-6035 (Fax)
Tanya.Vogel@nau.edu
www.nau.edu/athletics

If you have a complaint about gender equity in NAU's athletics programs, you should contact the Sr. Associate Athletic Director/SWA. If you have a complaint against a NAU student-athlete, coach or staff member for sexual harassment, sex discrimination or sexual assault, you may contact one of the offices listed above or contact the SWA, who will facilitate the handling of the complaint with the appropriate office.

Additional Resources:

NAU Police Department
PO Box 5602
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Building 98A
(928) 523-3000 (Emergency)
(928) 523-3611 (Non-emergency and Safety Escort)
(928) 523-1411 (TTD)
www.nau.edu/police
http://nau.edu/campus-safety/

Counseling Center (Campus Health Services)
PO Box 6045
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Health and Learning Center, 1st Floor
(928) 523-2261
www.nau.edu/counseling

Fronske Health Center (Campus Health Services)
PO Box 6033
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Health and Learning Center, 1st Floor
(928) 523-2131
www.nau.edu/fronske

Student Safety
https://home.nau.edu/studentlife/studentsafetyresources.asp

Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Website
www.nau.edu/safe

Preventing Workplace Harassment training
http://training.newmedialearning.com/top_level/narizonau_choice.htm