In June 1972, President Nixon signed Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 into law. Title IX is a comprehensive federal law that has removed many barriers that once prevented people, on the basis of sex, from participating in educational opportunities and careers of their choice. It states that:

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.

Regulations

On Thursday, January 9, 2025, Judge John C. Reeves of the Eastern District of Kentucky issued an opinion and order vacating the Final Rule that implemented the 2024 Title IX Regulations. The decision by Judge Reeves has the same legal effect as rescission by the Department of Education, meaning that the 2024 regulations no longer apply in any jurisdiction in the United States.

WIU's  Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual MIsconduct Policy effective August 14, 2020, which uses the 2020 Title IX Regulations continues to be in effect at this time.

The University will provide confidential advisors, supportive measures, and resources to all parties involved in harassment and discrimination complaints. Our community will always have our support during these difficult times.

We will continue to update this page with any changes that may affect the complaint process. Please remember that our commitment to ending discrimination and harassment on our campus remains.

For more information regarding the federal regulations, please check below:

• Title IX Procedures for Investigations Flowchart (pdf)
• Title IX: U.S. Department of Education Title IX Final Rule (pdf)
• Title IX: Summary of Major Provisions of the Department of Education's Title IX Final Rule and Comparison to the NPRM (Notice of Proposed Rule Making) (pdf)

2022 Annual Training

• Training Presentation (pdf)
• Training Videos (YouTube)
• Title IX & Harassment/Discrimination 2022-2023 (pdf)
• Husch Blackwell Title IX & Sexual Harassment Response (pdf)

Title IX Resources

• WIU's Policy Statement on Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
• U.S. Department of Justice Title IX Legal Manual
• WIU's Respondent FAQ (pdf)
• WIU's Advisor FAQ (pdf)
• WIU's Parent FAQ (pdf)
• WIU's Complainant FAQs
• Campus Resources (pdf)

Advisors and Hearing Panel Pool

The following individuals have received Title IX training. Participants for advising, hearings, and appeals of student and employee Title IX cases will be chosen from this list unless their position requires confidentiality.

• Joyce Aikins
• Amy Carrigan
• Judith Cobb
• Tawyna Adkins Covert
• Carl Ervin
• Timothy Greving
• Samantha Klingler
• Bridget McCormick
• Holly Nikels
• Jacquelyn Price
• Justin Schuch
• Kelly Severs
• John Smith
• Victoria Smith
• James Soto
• Cassandra Standberry
• Leann Walters
• Joani Wilson