General Counsel

Title IX

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, is a comprehensive federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. In addition to traditional educational institutions such as colleges, universities, and elementary and secondary schools, Title IX also applies to any education or training program operated by a recipient of federal financial assistance. Many of these education program providers/recipients became subject to Title IX regulations when the Title IX final Common Rule was published on August 30, 2000. All federal agencies that provide funding for any education or training programs have responsibilities in ensuring that their recipients comply with the nondiscrimination mandate of Title IX and its procedural requirements by establishing a method for receiving and resolving sex-based discrimination complaints. For a more comprehensive overview, refer to the Title IX Final Common Rule for 21 Federal agencies: Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance (65 Fed. Reg. 52857).

SEXUAL HARASSMENT UNDER TITLE IX

Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX. 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. Sexual assault is a form of sexual harassment.

HELP IS AVAILABLE

If you are a STUDENT and you feel that you have been discriminated against on the basis of sex by another student, please contact Blaine Eckles, Director, Student Rights & Responsibilities, at:

Phone: (208) 426-1527
Email: beckles@boisestate.edu
Web: http://www.boisestate.edu/osrr/
Address: 1910 University Drive (corner of Lincoln and University Drive) Boise, ID 83725-1370

If you are a STUDENT and you feel that you have been discriminated against on the basis of sex by a staff member or are a FACULTY OR STAFF MEMBER and you feel that you have been discriminated against on the basis of sex, please contact Holly Borden, Director, EEO/Affirmative Action, at:

Phone: (208) 426-1979
Email: hollyborden@boisestate.edu
Web: http://hrs.boisestate.edu/eeoaa/
Address: 1910 University Drive (Administration Building) Boise, ID 83725-1265

If you have any QUESTIONS ABOUT TITLE IX, please contact Kendra Smith, Paralegal / Title IX Coordinator, at:

Phone: (208) 426-4407
Email: ksmith2@boisestate.edu
Web: http://www.boisestate.edu/generalcounsel/titleix.shtml
Address: 1910 University Drive (Business Building) Boise, ID 83725-1265

If you have any ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS or you would like to FILE A COMPLAINT (which must be filed within 180 days of the incident) with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”), you can contact the OCR at:

Phone: (206) 220-7900
Email: OCR.Seattle@ed.gov
Web: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html?src=oc
Address: 915 Second Avenue, Room 3310, Seattle, WA 98174-1099