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.
— Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments
Implementing Statute and Regulations at 20 U.S.C. & 1681 & 34 C.F.R. Part 106
What is Title IX?
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination in colleges, universities, and elementary and secondary schools. Under Title IX, schools must address gender-based discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence. Central State University has a responsibility to respond promptly and effectively to reports of sexual violence and other gender-based misconduct, which includes investigating reports of sexual assault and other Title IX violations in a timely and equitable manner.
Clery Act
We provide the Clery Act 2021 Security and Fire Safety Report to comply with federal law and ensure campus safety and security.
Emergency contact information
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, please seek immediate assistance by calling Campus Police at 937-376-5111 or 911.
Note: It is important to seek medical attention regardless of your decision to report the crime to the police.
For 24-hour crisis help, call the Family Violence Prevention Center at 937-372-4552 or 937-426-2334. You can also call The Community Network Behavioral Health Services 24-hour Crisis Hotline at 937-376-8701.
Central State University Counseling Services is available for confidential counseling by calling 937-376-6338. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call Counseling Services, dial 911, or text 741741.