Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 is a law prohibiting discrimination based on sex in educational programs that receive Federal funds. It 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.”

Jill Hodges, Ph.D.
Director, Affirmative Programs
Administration Bldg. Room 308
Phone:(906)487-3310 or Email:jhodges@mtu.edu

Duties and Responsibilities: Monitoring and oversight of overall implementation of Title IX Compliance at the University, including coordination of training, education, communications, and administration of grievance procedures for faculty, staff, students and other members of the University community.

For Students:
Beth Lunde
Asst. VP Student Life
Student Life (WADS) Room 153
Phone:(906)487-2687 or Email:blunde@mtu.edu

The Asst. VP of Student Life is responsible for Title IX compliance for matters involving students, including training, education, communication, and administration of the grievance procedure for all complaints against MTU students.

For Athletics:
Suzanne Sanregret
Director, Athletics & Recreation
Student Development Complex Room 239A
Phone:(906) 487- 3070 or Email:srsannreg@mtu.edu

Complaints against MTU Students and Employees in Athletics - If you have a complaint against an MTU student, coach or administrator for sexual harassment, sex discrimination, or sexual assault, you may contact one of the offices listed above, or you may contact the Director, Athletics & Recreation, Suzanne Sanregret, who will facilitate the handling of the complaint with the appropriate office.

Gender Equity in Athletics - If you have a complaint about gender equity in MTU athletics programs, you should contact the Director, Athletics & Recreation, Suzanne Sanregret, who is responsible for Title IX Compliance in matters related to gender equity in MTU athletics programs.

For Faculty, Staff and Visitors:
Jill Hodges, Ph.D.
Director, Affirmative Programs
Administration Bldg. Room 308
Phone:(906)487-3310 or Email:jhodges@mtu.edu

If you have a complaint against a MTU faculty or staff member or visitor for sexual harassment, sex discrimination, or sexual assault, you should contact the Affirmative Programs Office.

The Director, Affirmative Programs is responsible for Title IX compliance for matters involving faculty and staff, including training, education, communication, and administration of the grievance procedure for all complaints against faculty, staff and visitors, including those complaints filed by students.

Sexual Assault
To file a complaint of sexual assault, you may contact one of the offices above, depending on who the complaint is against (faculty/staff, visitor or student) and you may also contact:

Public Safety and Police Services
206 MacInnes Drive
Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295
Ph. 906-487-2216


MTU Resources:
Early Intervention Team - Support for Michigan Tech students
Title IX poster


Off Campus Resources:
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
NACWAA - National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators
Title IX information - History Overview