Student Handbook 2016-17

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* Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a Federal civil rights law that
prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities.
Under Title IX, discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment or
sexual violence, such as rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, and sexual coercion.
According to Title IX, the perceived perpetrator may be any member of the CIU
community, current student or employee, male or female. If a student, male or
female, believes that he/she has been a victim of discrimination on the basis of
sex, it should be immediately reported to the Dean of Student Life.
Title IX Compliance Statement
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects individuals from
discrimination based on sex in any educational program or activity operated by
recipients of federal financial assistance. Sexual harassment, which includes acts
of sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX.
Columbia International University is committed to providing an environment free
from discrimination based on sex and provides resources and services to assist
students, faculty and staff in addressing issues involving sex discrimination,
including sexual violence.
Sexual violence, sexual harassment, stalking and relationship violence have a
profound impact on a victim’s academic, social, working, and personal life, and
negatively affects victims’ friends and families, other students, co-workers,
and members of the university community. To combat this complex problem,
CIU provides resources and educational programs designed to prevent sexual
violence and other acts of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment,
provide information about what to do when an incident has occurred, and increase
awareness of campus and community resources for support and response.
Victims of sexual violence, sexual harassment, stalking, and relationship violence
are encouraged to seek support and report the incident. CIU has appointed a Title
IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators to oversee CIU’s response to Title IX
complaints, develop training and education programs/materials for faculty, staff
and students, as well as monitor the effectiveness of CIU’s Title IX compliance
efforts.
If a person believes that a violation has occurred, please report it to the appropriate
CIU office listed below. CIU will not tolerate any form of retaliation toward a person
reporting a violation. A comprehensive policy is available online in the Student Life
section of
Title IX Compliance Officers:
Title IX Coordinator:
Dr. James Lanpher, Office of the Provost
Columbia International University, 7435 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 807-5027 e-mail,
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