Title IX

About WVSU Title IX

Title IX — About Title IX at WVSU

“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.”

WVSU Policies

West Virginia State University is committed to fostering an environment in which all members of our community are safe, secure, and free from sexual misconduct of any form. Board of Governors Policy # 14 sets forth how discrimination, harassment, sexual and domestic misconduct, certain consensual relationships, stalking, and retaliation will be addressed by our University.

BOG Policy 14 – Unlawful Discrimination and Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Grievance Procedures, Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Relationships
01-27-23-Policy-14-Appendix-A-Updates
BOG Policy 14 – Appendix B – Pregnant and Parenting Policy Statement

Office of Civil Rights and Title IX

Hours of Operation
Monday thru Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

Contact the Coordinator: 
217 Ferrell Hall;
carolyn.stuart@wvstateu.edu;
304-204-4018

Non-Work Hour Access
For Title IX emergencies occurring after business hours, on weekends, or during school closures access the following resources for assistance:

  • Title IX emergency phone: 304-533-5392 
  • Public Safety: 304-766-3181 
  • 911
File a Title IX Report

WVSU Investigation Procedure

Please see Board of Governors Policy # 14 for an explanation of our procedures in relation to Title IX investigations:

This image is an infographic detailing the Title IX Investigation Procedure at West Virginia State University. It features the university's logo and a flowchart of the investigation process, presented on a white background with gold and black color scheme. The flowchart begins with reporting a Title IX complaint and progresses through various stages including: 1. Reporting to the Title IX Coordinator 2. Scheduling meetings with involved parties 3. Informing parties of the investigation procedure 4. Assigning investigators 5. Conducting interviews and gathering evidence 6. Writing an investigative report 7. Scheduling and conducting a hearing 8. Making a decision and imposing sanctions if necessary 9. Providing an outcome notice and appeal process information On the left side, there are black boxes with additional information about reporting options, timely warnings, and the relationship between police and school investigations. On the right side, gold boxes list various resources and options available to involved parties, such as counseling, medical care, and changes in living or class arrangements. The infographic provides a comprehensive overview of the steps and considerations involved in a Title IX investigation at the university.

Investigation Procedure Infographic Description

This image is an infographic detailing the Title IX Investigation Procedure at West Virginia State University. It features the university’s logo and a flowchart of the investigation process, presented on a white background with gold and black color scheme.

The flowchart begins with reporting a Title IX complaint and progresses through various stages including:

  1. Reporting to the Title IX Coordinator
  2. Scheduling meetings with involved parties
  3. Informing parties of the investigation procedure
  4. Assigning investigators
  5. Conducting interviews and gathering evidence
  6. Writing an investigative report
  7. Scheduling and conducting a hearing
  8. Making a decision and imposing sanctions if necessary
  9. Providing an outcome notice and appeal process information

On the left side, there are black boxes with additional information about reporting options, timely warnings, and the relationship between police and school investigations.

On the right side, gold boxes list various resources and options available to involved parties, such as counseling, medical care, and changes in living or class arrangements.

The infographic provides a comprehensive overview of the steps and considerations involved in a Title IX investigation at the university.

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