Title IX

Requesting Accommodations

The university welcomes persons from diverse and varied backgrounds. If you are in need of a disability-related accommodation to attend or participate in the event, please contact the university at least two weeks prior to the event by emailing Section504@saintleo.edu. Your email should include the name of the individual in need of the accommodation, a contact email and phone number, the title of the event, the date and time of the event, and the type of accommodation requested. The university will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations. The university can make no guarantee for reasonable accommodations without reasonable notification. 

University students who require accommodations should contact the university’s Office of Accessibility Services. University employees who require accommodations should contact Human Resources.

Mark Nash
Section 504 Coordinator
Section504@saintleo.edu
352-588-8822

How to File or Report a Title IX Complaint

In an emergency, potential victim(s) of this policy are encouraged to seek assistance from the Title IX Office, campus authorities (Campus Security and Safety Officers or Residence Life staff), Residence Life, or local law enforcement. Additionally, Counseling Services, Campus Ministry and the Saint Leo Health Center offer a confidential environment for potential victim(s) to seek assistance. As a precaution to protect the accuser, or accused, upon notification to campus authorities, the University will issue a No-Contact Order between the individuals/parties involved. Following the outcome of the disciplinary proceedings with the University, in accordance with FERPA guidelines, notification of the hearing’s results will be sent to both the accused and accuser via their Saint Leo University email account. In cases dealing with sexual misconduct, both the accused and the accuser have the right to appeal the outcome and findings of the University conduct hearing by following the appeal process as listed in Article V. Judicial Policies, Section D. Appeals.

File or Report a Title IX Complaint

Non-Confidential On-Campus Resources:

• Title IX Coordinator: 
  Monica Moyer-Kessel
  Title IX Coordinator
  Saint Leo University
  352-588-8993
• Campus Security & Safety: 352-588-8439
• Residence Life: 352-588-8268

Confidential On-Campus Resources:

• Health & Wellness Center: 352-588-8347
• Campus Ministry: 352-588-8331
• Counseling Services: 352-588-8199

EDUCATION CENTER AND ON-LINE RESOURCES:

Click here for state-specific resource list

Any individual may report an alleged violation of the Student Code of Conduct, and the appropriate office will conduct a follow-up investigation. Community members are encouraged to use the Community Report Form.

Please Note: Anonymous reporting of incidents is allowed but discouraged, because it limits the ability of the appropriate office to gather further information and adequately address the issue. Every effort, however, will be made to protect confidentiality, where possible and allowed by law, particularly where a safety concern exists.

Title IX Policies and Procedures

The Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Policy applies to the reporting, investigating, resolution, and adjudication of complaints that may be classified as Title IX Sexual Harassment. 

The Decorum Policy for Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Process Hearings outlines proper decorum that all parties shall uphold during the hearing process. View Document >>

Title IX and Athletics

Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 is a federal law that 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."
 

Saint Leo University has a strong commitment to principles of equal employment opportunity and equal access to education. Saint Leo University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnic origin, genetic information, sex, gender, nationality, race, religion, veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law in its educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, employment, or other school administered programs.

The policy is enforced by Saint Leo University and by applicable laws such as Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992.

Athletics programs are considered educational programs and activities. There are three basic parts of Title IX as it applies to athletics: 

1. Participation: Title IX requires that women and men be provided equitable opportunities to participate in sports. Title IX does not require institutions to offer identical sports but an equal opportunity to play;                          
2. Scholarships: Title IX requires that female and male student-athletes receive athletics scholarship dollars proportional to their participation; and                          
3. Other benefits: Title IX requires the equal treatment of female and male student-athletes in the provisions of: (a) equipment and supplies; (b) scheduling of games and practice times; (c) travel and daily allowance/per diem; (d) access to tutoring; (e) coaching, (f) locker rooms, practice and competitive facilities; (g) medical and training facilities and services; (h) housing and dining facilities and services; (i) publicity and promotions; (j) support services and (k) recruitment of student-athletes.

In compliance with the NCAA policy, all Athletic Department Employees and student-athletes are trained on Sexual Violence Prevention and University Policy and Procedure Annually.

Who To Contact:

For concerns of gender equity within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, you may file a complaint with the Title IX Coordinator. This complaint may be filed via phone, e-mail, in-person, or via mail. Please see below for the Title IX Coordinator’s Contact Information:

Title IX Coordinator:
Monica Moyer-Kessel
Title IX Coordinator
Saint Leo University
352-588-8993

If you have questions about gender equity within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and their programs, you may contact Marcal Lazenby.

Marcal Lazenby
Director of Compliance
Phone: 352-588-7314
E-mail: marcal.lazenby@saintleo.edu
Office: Marion Bowman Activities Center Athletics Office Suite

Title IX Related Statutes

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex and gender, including sex discrimination, harassment, and assault.

Sexual and Interpersonal Violence and Response Course