Title IX
Title IX is federal legislation from the US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex and gender in education programs, including athletic programs or activities that receive federal funding. Under Title IX, discrimination on the basis of sex or gender can include sexual harassment and interpersonal violence including: stalking, relationship violence, and sexual violence.
Belmont College is committed to ensuring equal access to education in an environment free from discrimination, including sexual harassment and interpersonal violence. Students, employees, or visitors who have questions about policies, grievance procedures, and individual rights or would like to report an alleged incident of gender-based misconduct, can contact the Title IX Coordinator for support:
Jason Huffman, Title IX Coordinator
Phone Number: 740.699.3841
68094 Hammond Rd.
St. Clairsville, OH 43950
E-mail: jhuffman@belmontcollege.edu
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 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 education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. This includes protection from sexual harassment.”
College Procedures
As required by the Final Title IX Rule, all materials used to train Title IX Coordinators, investigators, decision-makers, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process must be made publicly available on its website. The Training materials are as follows:
- ATIXA Rubric for Determining Jurisdiction
- Gender Discrimination/Sexual Misconduct Complaint Process
- Know Your IX: Nine things you should know about your Title IX rights and your Title IX school’s responsibilities
- Sexual Harassment Prevention and Equal Employment Opportunity Training
- Title IX Requirements Regarding Pregnant and Parenting Students
- TIX Training Materials Requirements – United Educators (ue.org)
Additional Completed Trainings
- 2024 Title IX Regulations: Exploring Key Provisions
- Title IX: Briefing on the Final Regulations
- Title IX 2024 Regulations & Compliance Requirements – What Higher Education Needs to Know
Grievance Procedures
Title IX Policies
Resources and Support
On campus weekly Mondays: Noon – 4:00pm and Tuesdays: 9:00am – Noon and are located in office 1045 in the Advising Hallway. They are available to assist with mental health support, education and prevention.
Hotline: 800-695-1639
Hotline: 740-695-5441
Phone: 740-695-5441
P.O. Box 6764
Wheeling, WV, 26003
24 Hour Hotline:
304-234-8519
24 Hour Hotline:
1-800-884-7242
Phone: 304-234-1783
Fax: 304-234-8231
Email: uovsahc@yahoo.com
Jefferson County Chapter
Wintersville, OH
Hotline: 740-512-6092
Phone: 740-512-6092
Washington, PA
Hotline: 888-480-7283
Hotline: 724-225-3584