The Law

Title IX is a federal civil rights law passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972. This law protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance.

Title IX 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."

Title IX applies to any institution receiving federal financial assistance from the Department of Education, including state and local educational agencies. Educational programs and activities that receive federal funds from the Department of Education must operate in a nondiscriminatory manner. Also, a recipient may not retaliate against any person for opposing an unlawful educational practice or policy, or because a person made charges, testified, or participated in any complaint action under Title IX.

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ("Title IX"), Xavier University of Louisiana does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educational programs, activities or employment. The university is committed to providing a safe environment for all of its members and therefore prohibits sexual misconduct as defined in university policy.

Staff

Title IX Coordinator, Jill Moffitt, Ed.D, Titleix@xula.edu, 504-520-6712
Director of Leadership Development and Greek Life, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Sierra Blanchard, UC Suite 316, Deputytitleix@xula.edu, 504-520-5415
Director, Violence Prevention Education, and Advocacy, Jennifer Bodnar, 209 Administration Building, jbodnar@xula.edu, 504-520-7503

How to Report

The options for disclosure and reporting sexual misconduct are listed below and confidential assistance is available upon request through Violence Prevention Education and Advocacy to help students review these disclosure and reporting options. University support services are available to students regardless of whether they choose to formally report the violation to the university or law enforcement.

Institutional Reports

Sexual misconduct by members of the university community should be immediately reported to one of Xavier University of Louisiana's Title IX coordinators as described below in order to begin the university's investigation process. If you are unsure what happened to you or uncertain if your complaint falls under sexual misconduct, contact one of the Title IX Coordinators for assistance.

Who do I report sexual misconduct to?

Sexual misconduct should be reported to the Title IX office via the Interim Title IX Coordinator, Jill Moffitt, Ed.D, Titleix@xula.edu, 504-520-6712

Law Enforcement Reports

If the crime occurred on campus, contact Xavier University Police to file a police report. If the crime occurred off-campus, contact the police department in the parish in which the crime occurred. If you have an off-campus emergency, dial 911.

- University Police, (504) 520-7490, 4930 Drexel Drive, New Orleans, LA 70125 ., www.xula.edu/campussafetyandsecurity

Anonymous Reports

Xavier University of Louisiana provides a mechanism by which individuals can report incidents of alleged sexual misconduct anonymously. Complainants should understand that it will be more difficult for the university to investigate and take action upon anonymous reports. Anonymous reports can be submitted by accessing www.xula.ethicspoint.com

Confidential Disclosure

Disclosures made to Violence Prevention Education and Advocacy, Counseling and Wellness Center, Student Health Clinic, and Campus Ministry staff listed below will be held in strict confidence and will not serve as notice to the university requiring initiation of a review of the disclosed conduct.

Violence Prevention Education and Advocacy

(504) 520-7503

107 St. Joseph Academic and Health Resource Center

https://www.xula.edu/violence-prevention

Counseling and Wellness Center

(504) 504-520-7315

202 St. Joseph Academic and Health Resource Center

Open Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5 pm (After 5:00 pm - By Appointments Only)

www.xula.edu/counselingservices

Student Health Services

(504) 520-7396

217 St. Joseph Academic and Health Resource Center

Clinic Hours: Open Monday-Thursday 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Friday 8:30 am-4 pm

https://xula.edu/student-health-services

Office of Campus Ministry

101A Administration Building

(504) 520-7593

http://www.xula.edu/faithandleadership

Training

Navigating Victim Suicidal Ideations
Engaging Men to End Violence Against Women
Targeted Violence and Mass Attacks Against Women
Addressing Vicarious Trauma
Sexual Healing for Survivors
Intersectionality of Intimate Partner Violence and Spiritual Abuse
What Really Happens in Illicit Massage Businesses
Combatting Technology Based Stalking
Mastering the Art of Social Media Searching
ATIXA Implementing the New Title IX Regulations
ATIXA Navigating Title IX in Dual Enrollment Programs
ATIXA Implementing Title IX in the Health Professions
ATIXA Structuring, Training and Supervising the Title IX Team
ATIXA Revising Policies
ATIXA Interviewing Minors
ATIXA Assessing Climate
ATIXA Addressing Intimate Partner Violence
ATIXA Prevention, Program Assessment and Partnerships
ATIXA Protecting Gender Diversity in Education
ATIXA Supporting Pregnancy, Parenting and Related Conditions
ATIXA Gender Equity Foundations for Higher Education
ATIXA Making Supportive Measure Count
ATIXA Preparing for the 2023 Title IX Regulations
ATIXA Investigation Report Writing
ATIXA Title IX Coordinator Two: Advanced
ATIXA Title IX Coordinator Foundations: Sex-Based Harassment for Higher Education (2024 Regulations)
New Orleans Health Department STI and Sexual Health Training
HIV Summit
Overcoming Stigma in the HIV Narrative
Undetectable =Untransmutable HIV Training

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