Sexual Misconduct
Title IX
Antioch University is committed to providing a learning and working environment free from sex discrimination.
Sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, is prohibited by Antioch’s Sexual Harassment, Sexual Violence and Sex Discrimination (Title IX) Policy 4.607. Sexual harassment is also prohibited under federal law (Title IX), which protects individuals from sex discrimination in educational programs and activities and which applies to schools that receive financial aid from the federal government. Antioch’s Title IX policy provides a grievance and discipline process for sexual misconduct complaints.
How to Report Sexual Misconduct
Antioch’s Title IX Coordinators are available to speak with any student or employee who believes they have been subjected to sex discrimination or sexual harassment, including sexual violence, by a student, University employee, visitor, vendor or contractor. Title IX Coordinators can describe Antioch’s Title IX process and options for reporting sexual misconduct. Please note that speaking with a Coordinator does not constitute filing a formal Title IX complaint.
Pregnancy and Parenting
Under Title IX, pregnant and parenting students have certain rights (for example, excused absences when medically necessary, the ability to make up work missed, and the right to be protected from pregnancy harassment). Students are entitled to reasonable adjustments or medically necessary accommodations based on pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. For more information, please review the Know Your Rights pamphlet or contact the applicable Coordinator or Deputy Coordinator (see below).
Title IX Coordinators
University Title IX Coordinator
Sarah Hellyar, JD
900 Dayton Street, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (218) 209-1141
University EEO Officer
Maria-Judith Rodriguez
900 Dayton Street,Yellow Springs, OH 45387
Email: [email protected]
Deputy Title IX Coordinators
AU Los Angeles & Santa Barbara
Sandy Lee
400 Corporate Pointe
Los Angeles, CA 90230-7615
Phone: 310.578.1080 x 3447
Email: [email protected]
AU Midwest, GSLC, Online, & AU New England (including CMHC)
Karen Crist
900 Dayton Street
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
Phone: 937.769.1335
Email: [email protected]
AU Seattle
Sue Byers
2400 3rd Avenue
Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: 206.268.4932
Email: [email protected]
Title IX Training
- Antioch University Vector Training for Students
- Antioch University Vector Training for Employees
- Title IX Coordinator Training Materials
Additional Resources
- WellConnect offers counseling, referrals to services, consultations, and online resources to Antioch students, employees, and members of their households. Access WellConnect, or use the button in AU Direct, or call 866-640-4777
- Mary Granger, University Counsel: (603) 283-2437, [email protected]
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-4673
- Violence prevention center search: domesticshelters.org