According to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, "No person in the United Stated 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."
As a recipient of Federal financial assistance, the University is subject to the requirements and prohibitions of Title IX. Under Title IX, discrimination on the basis of sex includes the actions listed below:
The Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators are responsible for administering the Title IX program at the University. Together, they are responsible for:
Youngstown State University has adopted the Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy (3356-2-05), in conformance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which details the rights and responsibilities of University students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
For more information about reporting potential Title IX concerns, please visit the Reporting Options page, or use one of the following links to file a complaint:
For questions regarding Title IX at YSU, additional information about rights and reporting options, or to report a Title IX-related concern, please contact: