Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (鈥淭itle IX鈥) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. Sexual harassment, which includes sexual assault and other sexual misconduct, is a form of sex discrimination. Under the University Sexual Misconduct Policy, the University prohibits all forms of sexual misconduct including, sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking and retaliation, some of which may constitute prohibited conduct under Title IX. As a recipient of federal funds, 草榴社区 complies with Title IX and has appointed Ms. Ryan Rost as its Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overall Title IX compliance, including oversight of the University鈥檚 centralized review, investigation, and resolution process for matters arising under the University Sexual Misconduct Policy. Ms. Rost can be reached at 207 Tolentine Hall, (610) 519-8805, ryan.rost@villanova.edu.
Any student, employee or applicant for employment or admission to the University who believes that they have been discriminated against on the basis of sex, in violation of Title IX, or has been a victim of sexual misconduct under the University鈥檚 Sexual Misconduct Policy, may file a complaint with the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator designated below. The Title IX Coordinator is a University resource who can: discuss with Complainants and Respondents the availability of supportive measures with or without the filing of a formal complaint; consider the Complainant鈥檚 and Respondent鈥檚 wishes with respect to available supportive measures; explain to the Complainant the process for filing a formal complaint; and explain to the Respondent the process following the filing of a formal complaint. The Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator will assist the Complainant in identifying the appropriate University policy (with its grievance procedure) to resolve the complaint in a prompt and equitable manner. The Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator may consult with other 草榴社区 administrators, as needed, to resolve the complaint in the most effective manner.
The Title IX Coordinator is supported by several Deputy Title IX Coordinators, all of whom are knowledgeable and trained in state and federal laws that apply to matters of sexual misconduct, as well as University policy and procedure. For the full policy please see,
Shannon Barnett
Title IX Case Manager
207 Tolentine Hall | (610) 519-8804
Kim Kearney
Title IX Investigator
Garey Hall | (484) 343-6926
Sydney Scheiner
Assistant Dean of Students for Conduct Resolution and Community Engagement
213 Dougherty Hall | (610) 519-4200
Brigitte Strother
Human Resources
Director, Employee Relations and Compliance
789 Lancaster Avenue 鈹 (610) 519-6935
brigitte.strother@villanova.edu
Lynn Tighe
Senior Associate Athletic Director for Administration
Field House, Second Floor 鈹 (610) 519-4121