Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Investigation Office

The Investigation Office enforces Title IX law and Minnesota State Board Policies and System Procedures as it pertains to discrimination and sexual violence. The Office provides prevention education concerning discrimination and sexual violence.

Title IX

Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972

“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.”

Parenting and pregnant students have rights under Title IX law. We have supports that may be implemented to assist students as they navigate parenthood.

Pregnancy and Parenting Support

Minnesota State Board Policies and System Procedures

1B.1 – Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination in Employment and Education
1B.1.1 – Report/Complaint of Discrimination/Harassment Investigation and Resolution

See our 1.B.1.1. complaint process here

“No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.”

1B.3 – Sexual Violence Policy
1B.3.1 – Response to Sexual Violence and Title IX Sexual Harassment

See our 1.B.3.1 complaint process here

“Sexual violence is an intolerable intrusion into the most personal and private rights of an individual, and is prohibited at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.”

Report a Complaint

REPORT A SEXUAL VIOLENCE INCIDENT
Complaints may be reported anonymously.

REPORT AN UNEQUAL OPPORTUNITY OR DISCRIMINATION INCIDENT
Complaints may be reported anonymously.

REQUEST PREGNANCY AND PARENTING SUPPORT