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 program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
Title IX covers all forms of sexual discrimination and sexual misconduct, including but not limited to sexual harassment, rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, stalking, dating violence and domestic violence. Mansfield University is committed to ensuring that all reports of sexual discrimination and misconduct reported by an individual are promptly addressed to determine what occurred, take interim steps to protect the individual if necessary, provide a timely response to end any violence, prevent its recurrence and eliminate the effects of any discrimination.
Reports of sexual assault and harassment should be made to the Title IX Coordinator who is charged with overseeing the University’s investigation and resolution of reports of sexual violence as well as coordinating the University’s compliance with Title IX.
COVID-19 and Mansfield University Title IX FAQ’s
Any individual may make a report concerning sexual misconduct. Individuals are encouraged to report incidents of sexual misconduct as soon as possible in order for the University to respond promptly and effectively. Individuals can report concerns to JoEllen Lindner, Mansfield University’s Title IX Coordinator via phone or email at titleix@mansfield.edu. Individuals also have the option to file a report electronically on the University’s website at mansfield.edu/title-ix. Additionally, individuals have the right to be assisted by the University in notifying law enforcement authorities. Additional resources available to students are located here mansfield.edu/title-ix.
Yes. Per guidance from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State System of Higher Education, employees who are able to work remotely will be doing so for beginning March 18, 2020, until further notice. The Title IX Coordinator and other Title IX office employees can be reached via phone and email at JoEllen Lindner, jlindner@mansfield.edu or by phone 570.662.4933; or Dusty Zeyn, dzeyn@mansfield.edu or by phone, 570.662.4932.
Title IX investigators will continue conducting investigations. However, for the immediate future, investigators will not conduct interviews in person but will continue investigating using available technology, including conducting interviews telephonically. The University remains committed to the prompt resolution of complaints. However, the timeline of the investigation may be delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Students will be notified of any delays with written notice. Please remember to regularly check your email.
The University will not be conducting in-person conduct hearings for the remainder of the semester. Hearings will be conducted using available technology, such as video conferencing. The University will coordinate with students to schedule hearings and provide instructions on how to use available technology. Decisions regarding the scheduling of hearings will consider the availability of participants, the ability to conduct online hearings, the ability to ensure due process for all parties, and the ability to provide sufficient privacy protections. If the party is not in the same location as his or her advisor, breaks will be scheduled to allow the party to consult with his or her advisor.
The Title IX Office will continue to offer appropriate supportive and interim measures to students. The University’s ability to offer resources on campus or in person may be severely limited. The University will continue to assist students in identifying supportive resources in the community that they are located. Any existing no-contact orders remain in effect and continue to apply to in-person, online, text message, or other communications.
Title IX Documents and Links
Sexual Assault Information & Resources
Sexual Misconduct Victim's Bill of Rights