Title IX
About Title IX
Title IX is a Federal law that prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities that receive federal funds. UTC does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. As a part our our non-discrimination commitment, and as required by Title IX, UTC will not adopt or implement any policy, practice, or procedure concerning a student’s current, potential, or past parental, family, or marital status that treats students differently on the basis of sex. UTC will not discriminate in any education program or activity against any student based on the student’s current, potential, or past pregnancy or related conditions. Discrimination based on sex includes sexual misconduct, relationship violence and stalking.
Campus Commitment
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and non-discriminatory learning, living, and working environment free from Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating and Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Retaliation. UTC strives to prevent, address, and eliminate this type of misconduct by responding to individual incidents, supporting those who have been harmed, and educating community members on how to create a safe and supportive campus that encourages healthy and respectful relationships.
Title IX Primary Focus
UTC's ongoing Title IX compliance focuses on four elements:
Support
Providing support to students, faculty and staff who are impacted by sexual misconduct, relationship violence, and stalking.
Prevention
Developing programming, training, and events that promote healthy relationships, encourage bystander intervention, prevent sexual violence, support survivors, and foster a respectful campus community.
Policy
Updating and revising UTC’s Policy on Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating and Domestic Violence, and Stalking regularly to ensure that it is current and reflects UTC’s campus goals and values.
Response
Addressing and investigating reports of sexual misconduct, relationship violence, and stalking, and working through the conduct process with those impacted by these types of cases.
Title IX Support & Resources
Get Informed
Visit this section for information about consent and the red zone, printable resources, Title IX annual reports, campus climate survey results, and information UTC's Title IX team and training..
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- Information & Resources
- Reports
- Title IX Team
File a Report
Visit this section for reporting options, confidentiality and privacy in the reporting process, and to file a report online.
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File a Formal Complaint
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Support and Resources
Visit this section for information about complainant and respondent rights and available assistance within the investigative process, and on campus support.
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Title IX Policy Information
Visit this section to access key terms and UTC’s Policy on Sexual Misconduct, Relationship Violence and Stalking.
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Title IX Education
Visit this section for information about Title IX education for various groups at UTC.
- Students
New first-year, transfer, and graduate students complete Title IX education via UTC Learn (Canvas), the University's student learning management system. This is accessible to students by using their Central Authentication Service (CAS) credentials (UTCID and Password). - Employees
Employees complete Title IX education via K@TE, the University's employee learning management system. This is accessible to employees by using their Central Authentication Service (CAS) credentials (UTCID and Password). - Student-Athletes
Student Athletes students complete Title IX education via UTC Learn (Canvas), the University's student learning management system. This is accessible to students by using their Central Authentication Service (CAS) credentials (UTCID and Password). - Athletic Staff
Athletic staff complete Title IX education via K@TE, the University's employee learning management system. This is accessible to employees by using their Central Authentication Service (CAS) credentials (UTCID and Password).
Title IX Statement
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga does not discriminate on the basis of sex in our education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University is required by Title IX not to discriminate in such a manner. The University has a Policy on Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking which may be accessed at utc.edu/sexual-misconduct.
Any inquiries about the application of Title IX should be made to the University's Title IX Coordinator or to the Assistant Secretary in the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights:
- Anitra Barrett, Title IX Coordinator, 615 McCallie Avenue, Dept. 1951, Chattanooga, TN 37403; Phone:
423-425-4255 - Assistant Secretary in the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Phone:
1-800-421-3481 202-453-6012 1-800-877-8339
Title IX Grievance Procedures and University Response
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga utilizes grievance procedures to address complaints and formal reports of sexual harassment. Those procedures are contained within the University’s Policy on Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating and Domestic Violence and Stalking. Individuals may file a complaint or formal report of discrimination based on sex including sexual harassment by contacting the University’s Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinators by form at www.utc.edu/report, phone at