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What is Title IX?

Under the United States Code of Federal Regulations, 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." 20 USCA § 1681.

Texas Tech is committed to providing its students, faculty, and staff with an educational and workplace environment free from any form of unlawful discrimination. The Texas Tech community is dedicated to fostering and supporting a culture of mutual respect and communication. Texas Tech University does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of students based on or related to sex, race, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected categories, classes, or characteristics. While sexual orientation and gender identity are not protected categories under state or federal law, it is Texas Tech University policy not to discriminate on this basis. Actions related to admission, discipline, housing, extracurricular and academic opportunities shall not be made based on a student's protected status. Discriminatory behavior is prohibited regardless of the manner in which it is exhibited, whether verbally, in writing, or electronically displayed or conveyed. Individuals who violate these policies and laws are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion.

Examples of the types of discrimination and violence that are strictly prohibited by Texas Tech include but are not limited to: sexual harassment, the failure to provide equal opportunity in athletics, discrimination in a school's science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) courses and programs, discrimination based on pregnancy.

In addition to Title IX, certain Clery specific crimes are also considered to be Title IX violations and will be handled by the university as mandated under both statutory requirements. These include but are not limited to sexual misconduct, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

Title IX at Texas Tech University

Office for Student Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct Areas 

• Student Code of Conduct Sexual Misconduct Definitions 
  
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Sexual Assault 
  • Sexual Exploitation 
  • Dating & Domestic Violence
  • Stalking 
• Pregnancy and Parenting  
• Discrimination or Harassment Based on Any Protected Class 

Reporting an Incident

• When Should I Report an Incident? 
• How Can our Office Help? 
• What Happens When a Report is Filed? 
• Formal Grievance Process 
• Commitment to Privacy and Confidentiality 
• University Mandated Reporting Policy 
• How to Report an Incident 

Supportive Measures and Resources 

• Supportive Measures 
• On-campus Resources, Community, and National Community Resources

Policies and Procedures

Employee Resources

Title IX Staff Training

University Annual Reports

• CEO Annual Report
• Annual Security Report

  

Report a Title IX Violation

Texas Tech Title IX Coordinator

Texas Tech's Title IX Coordinator is the designated university official with primary responsibility for coordinating the university's compliance with Title IX and other federal and state laws and regulations relating to sex-based discrimination.

Dr. Kimberly Simón
Title IX Coordinator

806.834.1949
kimberly.simon@ttu.edu