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University Policy Manual

ROLE OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICER AND/OR DESIGNEE AND TITLE IX COORDINATOR

Effective: August 15, 2024

Purpose: To provide information about the duties and responsibilities of the Affirmative Action and the Title IX Coordinator.

Scope: This policy applies to the University campus wide.

Responsible Office: Human Resources; Title IX

Policy Statement: The Affirmative Action Officer and/or designee will assist in the complaint process, however, is not permitted to be an advocate for either party and is obligated to assure fairness to both parties and to protect the University's interests.

The Title IX Coordinator will oversee investigations when the university receives a complaint regarding a violation of Title IX. See ESU Policy 1.03 – Title IX Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation for Employees, Students and Visitors.

For inquiries regarding Affirmative Action and/or Title IX, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources and Affirmative Action or The Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources.

Inquiries may be made internally to:

  • ESU Affirmative Action Officer
  • Emporia State University, 1 Kellogg Circle, Plumb Hall, 211, Emporia, KS 66801
  • Email: report@emporia.edu
  • Phone: 620-341-5077

  • ESU Title IX Coordinator
  • Emporia State University, 1 Kellogg Circle, Plumb Hall, 209E, Emporia, KS 66801
  • Email: report@emporia.edu
  • Phone: 620-341-5518

Inquiries may be made externally to:

  • Office for Civil Rights (OCR),
  • US Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington D.C., 20202-1100
  • Customer Service Hotline: (800) 421-3481
  • Facsimile: (202) 453-6012
  • TDD: (877) 521-2172
  • Email: ocr@ed.gov
  • Web: http://www.ed.gov/ocr

  • Kansas City Office for Civil Rights
  • US Department of Education, One Pettycoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, 3rd Floor, Ste. 320, Kansas City, MO 64016
  • TDD: 800-877-8339
  • Phone: 816-268-0550
  • Email: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov

  • EEOC Field Office
  • Gateway Tower, 400 State Avenue, Ste. 905, Kansas City, KS 66101
  • Phone: 913-340-8810
  • TTY: 800-669-6820
  • ALS Video Phone: 844-234-5122

  • Kansas Human Rights Commission
  • 900 SW Jackson St., Ste. 568-S, Topeka, KS 66612-1258
  • Phone: (785) 296-3206
  • TTY: 785-296-0245
  • Email: KHRC@ks.gov

Definitions: All words and phrases shall be interpreted utilizing their plain meanings unless otherwise defined in another University or Board of Regents policy or by statute or regulation.

EEOC – Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Procedures: All procedures linked and related to the policies above shall have the full force and effect of policy if said procedures have first been properly approved by the University’s administrator in charge of Human Resources Procedures.

[Human Resources Procedures - coming soon]

Related Policy Information: 1.01 – Discrimination and Harassment Prevention; 1.03 – Title IX Sexual Harassment and Discrimination and Retaliation for Employees, Students, and Visitors

History and Revisions

Adoption Date:
08/15/2024 Adopted Date Unknown: [Approved and included in UPM as Policy 3D.0106.03]
Revision Date:
01/06/2024 [Revised with Title IX Policy to comply with Title IX requirements per OCR]
08/15/2024 [Policy format revised as part of UPM Revision]