Title IX

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities which 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"

Soka University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, gender identity, gender expressions, or sexual orientation in the educational programs or activities it conducts. Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972 and certain other federal and state laws prohibit discrimination on these bases in education programs and activities operated by Soka University of America, SUA students in all campus programs, including intercollegiate athletics.

This policy is intended to provide more detailed information about how SUA handles these matters and is not intended to replace the SUA Student Code of Conduct or SUA Sexual Harassment Policy.

Soka University of America's Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination webpage

Soka University of America's Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination Policy

More information on Title IX
Information on the Requirements under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Under Title IX, and as a standard for the Student Code of Conduct, Soka University of America (SUA) will not tolerate and prohibits sexual assault and all forms of sexual misconduct including intimate partner violence, stalking, dating violence, sexual violence, sexual harassment, and domestic violence offenses. These acts are against California State Law.

In publishing this policy the University is not intending to substitute or supersede related civil and/or criminal law. It should be clearly understood that there is a fundamental difference between the nature and purpose of student discipline and criminal law. California State Law considers gross sexual assault and unlawful sexual contact to be serious crimes that are punishable by imprisonment in jail and/or probation. It also involves creation of a criminal record and may include a monetary fine.

All students, faculty, and staff, as well as members of the public participating in university activities have the right to an environment free from sexual or physical intimidation that would prevent a reasonable person from attaining educational goals or living and working in a safe environment.

If there is reason to believe that SUA campus regulations prohibiting sexual harassment have been violated, on or off-campus, the administration will pursue action through the appropriate University procedures. SUA complies with its obligation to investigate and resolve concerns of of sexual harassment fairly, and in order to maintain a non-discriminatory and respectful educational environment.

SUA Contact Information:

SUA Dean of Students, Deputy Title IX Coordinator	(949) 480-4139
Office of Student Conduct & Resolution	(949) 480-4191
Counseling Services	(949) 480-4192
Health Services	(949) 480-4243
Campus Security (24-Hours)	(949) 480-4100
Residential Life Staff On-Call (24-Hours)	(949) 480-4658
	(949) 480-4664
Sexual Assault Victim Services/Prevention Program	(714) 957-2737
24-Hour Crisis Hotlines	(949) 831-9110

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