TITLE IX

Indian River State College embraces the fact that equity is at the heart of student success and recognizes that true equity does not mean treating all students the same, but rather provides individual students the unique encouragement, opportunities and support that he or she needs to succeed. 

Indian River State College believes that a multiplicity of values and beliefs, interests and experiences, and intellectual and cultural viewpoints enrich learning and inform scholarship. Our faculty, staff, and students perceive diversity and equity as a critical component of the institution’s mission and goals. We continue to evolve to include people of all ethnicities, races, religions, socioeconomic groups, sexual orientations and genders.

We provide resources across the institution to promote access, respect, inclusiveness and community in all of our working and learning environments.

What is Title IX?

Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on the sex (gender ) of employees and students of educational institutions that receive federal financial assistance. 

Title IX’s prohibition of sex discrimination includes prohibition of sexual harassment and sexual violence. Sexual harassment is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature and can include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature, including rape and sexual assault.

Non-Discrimination and Non-Harrassment Policy Statement [h2]

It is the policy of Indian River State College that each employee, visitor and student be allowed to participate in college programs, activities and employment in a discrimination and harassment free environment. 

Read the full statement at our Equal Access/Equal Opportunity page. 

How to Submit a Complaint 

Students, staff and faculty needing the assistance of the Title IX/Equity Office should email or call the office with concerns. Incidents can also be reported and submitted online. Download and complete the following form to submit a formal complaint: 

Indian River State College Harassment/Discrimination Complaint Form [PDF]

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Commitment to Equity

Title IX Reports And Documents

Indian River State College provides a variety of reports and documents to comply with federal law. 

Compliance Documents

• Non-Discrimination and Non-Harassment Policy
• Sexual Assault, Sexual Misconduct, or Other Crimes of Violence Policy
• AP-3.151 Procedures Regarding Sexual Assault Sexual Misconduct Other Crimes of Violence
• AP-3.131 Non-Discrimination and Non-Harassment Policy Violation Reporting Procedures
• AP-3.151(b) Procedures for Responding to Allegations of Title IX Sexual Misconduct
• Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs and Activities
• Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Dual Enrollment Education Programs and Activities
• Anti-Harassment
• Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking

Accessibility Services Documents

• ADA / ADAA-Policy
• AP-3.161 ADA and ADAA Compliance Procedures for Employees
• Animals, Pets and Service Animals Policy
• Service Animal Inquiry Form For Students
• Service Animal Inquiry Form For Employees & Visitors
• Requesting Student Accessibility Services

Equity and Diversity Documents

• Student Handbook
• Equal Access / Equal Opportunity in Employment
• AP-3.132 Cyber-Bullying
• AP-3.133 Pregnancy and Parental Procedures

Equity in Athletics Reports

• Equity in Athletics Data Report 2022
• Equity in Athletics Registration Report 2021
• Equity in Athletics Data Report 2024
• Equity and Diversity Completion Certificate 2024

Title IX Training

In accordance with the U.S. Department of Education Title IX Regulations, colleges must make training materials publicly available on websites. The training materials posted here are used to train individuals involved in the review, investigation and adjudication of Title IX Sexual Harassment. 

These training materials are either original works and are the property of Indian River State College, or are training materials provided from third parties that consent to the posting of their training materials as required by OCR in §106.45(b)(10)(i)(D) of the new Title IX Regulations. 

Posting of these materials does not serve as a waiver of any rights associated with the materials. Indian River State College does not give permission for these training materials to be copied, disseminated or utilized by any third party without the express written permission of the College.

Training Provided to Indian River State College

• Title IX Coordinator and Administrator Level 4 Training
• Title IX Coordinator and Administrator Level 5 Training
• Title IX Hearing Officer and Decision-Maker (2020)
• Title IX Hearing Officer and Decision-Maker (2021)
• Title IX Hearing Advisor
• Civil Rights Investigator Level One
• Pregnancy and Title IX
• What School Leaders Need to Know About Title IX
• Consent: It’s Simple as Tea
• Two Minutes will Change the Way You Think about Consent

Training Provided by Indian River State College

• Important Facts to Know About the New Title IX Regulations
• Ten Things to Know About the New Title IX Regulations
• Title IX Advisor Training 1
• Training for Hearing Chairs
• Understanding and Appreciating Title IX in Your Classroom and Beyond

Training Provided by ATIXA

• NPRiMer: Preparing for the Pending Title IX Regulations for Higher Education
• ADA and Section 504 Foundations for Higher Education

Additional Training Materials

• Important Facts to Know About the New Title IX Regulations
• Ten Things to Know About the New Title IX Regulations
• Title IX Advisor Training 1
• Training for Hearing Chairs

Understanding and Appreciating Title IX in Your Classroom and Beyond