Title IX states:. 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 educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. Any questions or concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator:. This policy describes sexual harassment prohibited by Title IX as well as other forms of sexual misconduct prohibited by NSU.
When engaging with NSU, visitors, applicants for admission or employment, volunteers, preceptors, families of students, and others are expected to align their behavior with the standards outlined in this policy, although the response to reports involving these individuals will vary depending on the relationship between the individual and NSU.
Any misconduct reported to have occurred prior to August 14, , will be subject to the policy and procedures in effect at the time of the incident. When all of the following circumstances are met, the Title IX Resolution Procedures will be applied:. In addition to the above forms of sexual harassment designated under Title IX, there are additional behaviors that are prohibited at NSU in order to promote a safe, healthy, and effective learning environment for all students.
Examples include but are not limited to:. In determining whether behaviors were consensual, welcome or unwelcome, denied access to an NSU program or otherwise created a hostile environment, NSU evaluates the behaviors both in Title IX Resolution Procedures and in the other applicable NSU procedures in accordance with the following definitions and standards:.
Consent: Consent is informed, voluntary, and mutual agreement to engage in sexual activity. Giving consent means that a person understands a specific behavior that someone wants to do with them and they voluntarily give that person permission to engage in that behavior. In addition:. Unwelcome Conduct: Conduct is considered unwelcome If the person did not request or invite it and considered the conduct to be undesirable or offensive.
