Policy Information 102|Page www.kutztown.edu/thekey All students are required to evacuate the building at each and every sound of the fire alarm and treat every alarm as a true emergency. This evacuation policy is strictly enforced. Failure to evacuate is a violation of university policy; violators are subject to disciplinary action. Evacuation drills in all residence halls are conducted twice each semester in accordance with fire code requirements. Any questions regarding fire safety equipment or issues can be sent to the Office of Environmental Health and Safety Sexual Misconduct Policy & Procedures (DIV-007) Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 prohibits any person in the United States from being discriminated against on the basis of sex in seeking access to any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. The U.S. Department of Education, which enforces Title IX, has long defined the meaning of Title IX’s prohibition on sex discrimination broadly to include various forms of sexual harassment and sexual violence that interfere with a student’s ability to equally access educational programs and opportunities. On May 19, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education issued a Final Rule under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 19724 that: • Defines the meaning of “sexual harassment” (including forms of sex-based violence), • Addresses how the University must respond to reports of misconduct falling within the definitions of “sexual harassment” under this Policy, and • Mandates a grievance (or resolution) process the University must follow before issuing a disciplinary sanction against a person accused of “sexual harassment” under this Policy. In addition to federal legislative requirements, Act 16 of 20195 of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania requires all postsecondary institutions the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to adopt a clear, understandable written policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence that informs victims of their rights under Federal and State law, including the crime victims bill of rights. Please refer to the Sexual Misconduct Policy in Chapter 2 of his handbook or Kutztown University Policy Register for the complete policy (DIV-007). Social Equity Policy & Procedures (DIV-008, DIV-009) Non-Discrimination Statement Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610683-4700 or by e-mail at pena@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or 4 The full text of the Final Rule and its extensive Preamble is available here: http://bit.ly/TitleIXReg 5 The text of Act 16 of 2019 is available here: https://bit.ly/3f7DAr6
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