The Office of Title IX
ECSU is committed to ensuring that every member of our community enjoys an environment free of sex discrimination and sexual harassment. Title IX is a federal educational amendment created in 1972 that prohibits discrimination based on sex/gender. 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. Consistent with Title IX, ECSU does not discriminate against students, employees or members of the community on the basis of sex in any of its programs or activities.
Title IX requires that all educational institutions that receive federal financial assistance prohibit sex discrimination in their education programs and activities. These provisions apply to all programs and activities, including recruitment, student admissions, financial assistance, housing, access to academic offerings and athletics.
Title IX prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based on sex, to include sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking. In addition, it prohibits any and all forms of retaliation. Title IX applies to all students, faculty, staff, contractors, visitors and third parties. Students, faculty, or staff who violate our policies may face discipline, up to and including, expulsion or termination.
The Office of Title IX is located in CW Griffin Hall Room 130 and may be reached via the following methods: Telephone: 252-335-3907 or 252-368-6406; Email: titleixcoordinator@ecsu.edu and via the SAFE ECSU Website located on the main ECSU website www.ecsu.edu.
Under Title IX, ECSU offers the following on-campus and off-campus resources:
On-Campus Resources
Professional counseling services are available through Student Counseling Services. Any student that is subject to any type of sexual or physical violence should visit the Office of Student Health Services for medical attention
Off Campus Resources
The Albemarle Hopeline is available to assist individuals that have been the victim of any type of sexual violence, dating violence and domestic violence. They may be reached at primary phone: (252) 338-5338 or 24-Hour Crisis Line: (252) 338-3011
Employee Counseling Services are available to faculty and staff at ComPsych (ECSU's Employee Assistance Program Provider) Phone: (866) 511-3365
Students may also visit Sentara Albemarle Medical Center for off-campus medical attention. Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is located at 1144 North Road Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909; Phone: (252) 335-0531.