What is Title IX?
“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 educational assistance…” – TITLE IX, EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1972
Meaning, if you are enrolled at any school (high schools included!) that receives federal funding, you have the federally-protected right to attend school and school-sanctioned events (including sports) without being sexually harassed or discriminated against on the basis of your sex.
Sexual harassment includes (but is not limited to): attempted or completed rape or sexual assault; unwanted pressure for sexual favors or dates; unwanted touching, cornering, or leaning over; unwanted sexual looks or gestures; unwanted letters, telephone calls, or materials of a sexual nature; and unwanted sexual comments, jokes, remarks, or questions.
Who does Title IX protect?
“Title IX protects all students at recipient institutions from sex discrimination, including sexual violence. Any student can experience sexual violence: from elementary to professional school students; male, female, [and gender nonconforming] students; straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students; part-time and full-time students; students with and without disabilities; and students of different races and national origins.” Additionally, “Title IX protects all students at recipient institutions in the United States regardless of national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status” (OCR Title IX Resource). Title IX also protects faculty and staff from any sex-based discrimination, harassment, or violence (KnowYourIX).
What is the role of a Title IX Coordinator?
See this comprehensive overview for information about a Title IX Coordinator’s role. Also, see the Department of Justice website or see the Title IX resource guide here.
When should you contact your Title IX coordinator or Deputy Coordinator?
- to “seek information or training about students’ rights and courses of action available to resolve reports or complaints that involve potential sex discrimination, including sexual misconduct,
- to “file a complaint or make a report of sex discrimination, including sexual misconduct,
- to “notify the College of an incident or policy or procedure that may raise potential Title IX concerns,
- to “get information about available resources (including confidential resources) and support services relating to sex discrimination, including sexual misconduct, and
- to “ask questions about the College’s policies and procedures related to sex discrimination, including sexual misconduct.” Notalone.org
To file a Title IX Claim
Contact your Title IX Coordinator and/or Deputy Coordinator on campus. For a list of Title IX Coordinators at San Diego County universities, please see below (listed alphabetically). Also, look up your Title IX coordinator here.
If your school does not have a Title IX coordinator or your claim has been mishandled, you have the right to file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights with the US Department of Education.
Office for Civil Rights
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-1100
Customer Service Hotline: (800) 421-3481
TDD#: (877) 521-2172
Email: OCR@ed.gov
If you’ve been sexually assaulted and you’d like help, call our hotline and ask to be connected to an advocate: (888) 385-4657 — the hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We welcome all genders and relationships.
Title IX Coordinators at San Diego Universities
Note: This information is correct to the best of our knowledge as of 09/1/17.
Alliant International University
Title IX Coordinator
Dr. Mary Oling-Sisay
Vice President for Student Affairs Policy Assurance
10455 Pomerado Road San Diego, California 92131
858-635-4701
Azusa Pacific University
Title IX Coordinator
Christine R. Guzman
Office location: East Campus, 901 E. Alosta Ave., Azusa, CA 91702
Phone: (626) 815-2065
Email: crguzman@apu.edu
Deputy Title IX Coordinators
Shino Simons
Associate Dean of Students/Administrative Judicial Officer
Office location: East Campus, 901 E. Alosta Ave., Azusa, CA 91702
Phone: (626) 815-2067
Email: ssimons@apu.edu
John Baugus
Executive Director of Human Resources
Office location: Administration West, Suite 117, 568 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa, CA 91702
Phone: (626) 815-4622
Email: jbaugus@apu.edu
Elaine Richardson
Director, Office of Women’s Development
Office location: East Campus, 901 E. Alosta Ave., Azusa, CA 91702
Phone: (626) 815-2068
Email: erichardson@apu.edu
Cal Western School of Law
Title IX Coordinator
Vice Dean for Academic Affairs
225 Cedar Street, San Diego, CA 92101-3046
619-525-1409
Cal State San Marcos – CSUSM
Title IX Coordinator
Dr. Bridget Blanshan
(760) 750-4056
Email: bblansha@csusm.edu
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics
Jennifer Milo
Athletic Director
(760) 750-4935
Email: jmilo@csusm.edu
National University
If the complaint involves a National University Student:
Office of Student Affairs Title IX Compliance and Grievances Coordinator
National University
11255 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla CA 92037
(858) 642-8097
If the complaint involves a National University Staff member (not faculty), contact:
Associate Vice President
Human Resources National University
11255 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 642-8195
If the complaint involves a National University Staff faculty member, contact:
Provost National University
11355 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 642-8135
Point Loma Nazarene University
Title IX Coordinator
Caye Smith, Psy. D.
Vice President for Student Development
Email: cayesmith@pointloma.edu
Office Phone: (619) 849-2313
Office Location: 3rd floor, Nicholson Commons, Room 303
San Diego Christian College
Title IX Coordinator
Rick Roof
Dean of Students
Email: rick.roof@sdcc.edu
Phone: 619-201-8740
Office Location: E209
Title IX Deputy Coordinators
Carolyn DeLeon, Director – Human Resources
Email: carolyn.deleon@sdcc.edu
Phone: 619-201-8706
Office Location: E202
Tammy Dally, Faculty Assistant (faculty)
Email: tammy.dally@sdcc.edu
Phone: 619-201-8707
Office Location: F200
Pete Goodman, Director of Student Life (students)
Email: peter.goodman@sdcc.edu
Phone: 619-201-8694
Office Location: A117
Carolyn Peters, Director of Athletic Training and Conditioning
Email: cpeters@sdcc.edu
Phone: 619-201-8734
Office Location: Athletics Office
SDSU
Title IX Coordinator
Jessica Rentto
Associate Vice President, Administration
Email: jrentto@mail.sdsu.edu
Phone: 619-594-6017
We also have a full-time CCS advocate on campus at SDSU who provides no-cost advocacy services to students, faculty, and staff at SDSU who have experienced sexual assault or relationship violence. For more information about how our CCS advocate, Lauren Murcko, can help the SDSU community, call: 619-594-0210, email lmurcko@ccssd.org, or stop by her office at Student Health Services in the Calpulli Center on campus.
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Title IX Coordinator
Lisa Ferreira
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
Phone: (619) 961-4202
Email: lisaf@tjsl.edu
UCSD
Title IX Officer
Jennifer Broomfield
Director/Title IX Officer
9500 Gilman Dr. # 0024, La Jolla, CA 92093-0024
Phone: (858) 534-8298
University of Phoenix
Title IX office: 866.320.2817
Email: TitleIX@phoenix.edu
USD
Title IX Coordinator
Nicole Schuessler Veloz, Ph.D.
Director of Title IX, EEO Programs and Employee Relations
Maher Hall 101, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110
Phone: (619) 260-4594
Email: TitleIX@sandiego.edu
Community Colleges:
San Diego Community College District
Title IX Coordinator for San Diego City College, San Diego Mesa College, & San Diego Miramar College (also known as San Diego Community College District):
Title IX Coordinator
Christopher May
Email: cmay@sdccd.edu
Phone: 619-388-6805
Title IX Investigator
Leslee Morris
Email: lmorris@sdccd.edu
Phone: 619-388-6809
TITLE IX DEPUTIES
Title IX Deputies available on campus at City College, Mesa, Miramar, and Continuing Education:
City College
Marciano Perez
Dean of Student Affairs
Email: mperez@sdccd.edu
Phone: 619-388-3981
Location: M-200
Mesa College
Ashanti Hands
Vice President of Student Services
Email: ahands@sdccd.edu
Phone: 619-388-2699
Room: I4-409
Tim McGrath
Vice President of Instruction
Deputy Title IX Coordination for Atheltics
Email: tmcgrath@sdccd.edu
Phone: 619-388-2755
Room: A-100
Miramar College
Gerald Ramsey
Vice President of Student Services
Email: gramsey@sdccd.edu
Phone: 619-388-7432
Room: N-203
Continuing Education
Star Rivera-Lacey
Vice President of Student Services
Email: srivera@sdccd.edu
Phone: 619-388-4850
Room: 104
Grossmont College
Title IX Coordinator
Tim Corcoran, Vice Chancellor, Human Resources
Email: Tim.Corcoran@gcccd.edu
Phone: (619) 644-7572
MiraCosta College
Title IX Coordinator
Hayley Schwartzkopf
Director of Labor Relations & Title IX Coordinator
Email: hschwartzkopf@miracosta.edu
Phone: (760) 795-6865
Palomar Community College
Interim Title IX Coodinator
Adrian Gonzales
Phone: (760) 744-1150 ext. 2826
Email: adriangonzales@palomar.edu
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Shawna Cohen
Phone: (760) 744-1150 ext. 2608
Email: scohen@palomar.edu
San Diego Unified School District
Title IX Coordinator
Lynn A. Ryan
4100 Normal Street, Room 2129, San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: 619-725-7225
Email: lyryan@sandi.net
Southwestern College
Vice President for Human Resources
Room 1650
Phone: 619-482-6328
Also, check out KnowYourIX.org for more information!
By CCS Staff Lindsay Riedel, Education & Outreach Manager
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