Office of Title IX
Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming, and safe environment for all members of the University community and an institutional environment free from unwelcome and unwarranted prohibited conduct. The university strongly condemns all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual misconduct, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking offenses.
Winston-Salem State University complies with the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in all activities in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX helps to foster a safe university environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors from sex/gender-based discrimination.
Definitions
Consent is voluntary, informed, clear permission by word or action, revocable at any time to engage in sexual activity.
An individual who is alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sexual harassment.
An individual who has been reported to be the perpetrator of conduct that could constitute sexual harassment.
A document filed by a complainant or signed by the Title IX Coordinator alleging sexual harassment against a respondent and requesting that the institution investigate the allegation of sexual harassment
The University will make available supportive measures to the parties. Supportive measures are available before or after the filing of a formal complaint, or where no formal complaint has been filed. Supportive measures are non-disciplinary, nonpunitive individualized services offered as appropriate, as reasonably available, and without fee or charge.
Videos
- Title IX Training Notice
- Holding Hearings and Making Determinations Under The New Rule
- How The New Rule Changes and Doesn't Change The Process of Investigation
- Sexual Harassment 101 What Every College and University Employee Should Know
Documents
- Conducting Fair and Thorough Trauma-Informed Investigations
- From One Title IX Coordinator to Another Day 1
- Hearings in a Post Regulatory World Day 1
- Hearings in a Post Regulatory World Day 2
- Introduction to Sexual Misconduct Issues Title IX, Title VII, and the Courts
- Part 1: Title IX Advisor/Hearing Board Workshop
- Part 2: Title IX Advisor/Hearing Board Workshop
- Pregnancy
- The Current State of Title IX Litigation
- Title IX Sexual Harassment -The Basics and an Update
- Training Procedures for Addressing Prohibited Title IX Sexual Harassment at WSSU
External Resources
- Title IX Coordinator Four: Advocacy, Prevention, and Trauma
- Rationale Writing Workshop for Decision-Makers and Investigators
- Civil Rights Investigator Certification Course Level One Training
- Civil Rights Investigator Certification Course Level One Training - Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
- Title IX Coordinator and Administrator Level One Training & Certification Course - Orlando, FL
- Title IX Compliance and Athletics Training & Certification Course - Orlando, FL
- Posting For Review – K12 – Title IX Investigator/Decision Maker Level 1
- Posting For Review – Higher Ed. – Title IX Decision Maker – Level 1
- Posting For Review – Higher Ed. – Title IX 101
- Posting For Review – Higher Ed. – Decision Maker Level 1
- Posting For Review – Higher Ed. – Decision Maker Level 2
- Posting For Review – Higher Ed. – Decision Maker Level 2 V2
- Posting For Review – Virtual Higher Ed Decision Maker Appeals
- Posting For Review – Trauma Informed Practices In Title IX
- Posting For Review – Title IX Coordinator Bootcamp
- NPRiMer: Preparing for the Upcoming Pending Title IX Regulations for Higher Education Overview + Implementation, Nuances & Best Practices Certification (Part 1)
- NPRiMer: Preparing for the Upcoming Pending Title IX Regulations for Higher Education Overview + Implementation, Nuances & Best Practices Certification (Part 2)
- Informal Resolution Foundations for Higher Education Certification
- Title IX Coordinator Foundations: Gender Equity for Higher Education Certification
- Title IX Coordinator Foundations Level One: Sexual Harassment Foundation for Higher Education
- Title IX Coordinator Foundations Level Two: Sex Discrimination Foundation for Higher Education
- From "Fondling" to "Criminal Sexual Contact" D. Stafford & Associates
- Title IX Investigation Foundations Level One Procedures and Critical Skills for Higher Education
- Title IX Investigation Foundations Level Two Investigation Skills and Report Writing for Higher Education
