Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to designate the University officials who have primary responsibility for Title IX compliance.

Preamble

Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. In an effort to put in place and coordinate efforts to comply with and carry out institutional responsibilities under Title IX, the University is promulgating this policy.

Policy

1. Title IX Coordinator

   Courtney D. McHenry, PhD, CAAP, CDE
   Associate Vice President of Civil Rights, Title IX, ADA, and Clery Compliance Officer
   Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance
   Shocker Success Center
   Lower-Level Suite 017
   (316) 978-3186
   CTAC@wichita.edu

   Duties and Responsibilities: Monitoring and oversight of overall implementation of Title IX compliance at the University, including coordination of training, education, communication and administration of all related policies and procedures. Complaints of discrimination on the basis of sex that are reported to the Title IX Coordinator will be investigated. The Title IX Coordinator will receive complaints and provide information regarding available resources as well as reporting and resolution options. The Title IX Coordinator will also designate Deputy Coordinators in specific academic and administrative units to conduct outreach and provide information about addressing complaints of sex discrimination, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, relationship violence and stalking.

2. Title IX Deputy Coordinators

   1. For athletics, contact:

      Deputy Athletic Director
      Senior Woman Administrator
      Charles Koch Arena, Room 201
      (316) 978-5573
      tspyker@goshockers.com

      Student-athletes, coaches or administrators can contact Deputy Athletic Director / Senior Woman Administrator, Taylor Spyker, for information about resources regarding complaints of sex discrimination, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, relationship violence and stalking. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will refer complainants to the Title IX Coordinator. If you have a complaint about gender equity in the WSU athletics programs, you should contact the Deputy Athletic Director / Senior Woman Administrator, Taylor Spyker, who is the designee for the Title IX compliance in matters related to gender equity in the WSU athletics programs.

   2. For university employees and visitors contact:

      Employee Relations Specialist
      Human Resources Center, Room 117
      (316) 978-3079
      nathan.johnson@wichita.edu

      University employees and visitors can contact the Employee Relations Specialist, Nathan Johnson, for information about resources regarding complaints of sex discrimination, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, relationship violence and stalking. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will refer complainants to the Title IX Coordinator.

   3. For IDP employees and visitors contact:

      Director Human Resources – Division of Research and Industry & Defense Programs
      NIAR, Room 210
      (316) 978-5216
      Marcie.Holsteen@idp.wichita.edu

      IDP employees and visitors can contact the Director Human Resources – Division of Research and Industry & Defense Programs, Marcie Holsteen, for information about resources regarding complaints of sex discrimination, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, relationship violence and stalking. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will refer complainants to the Title IX Coordinator.

   4. For university faculty contact:

      Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs
      Jabara Hall, 036
      (316) 978-8347
      mathew.muether@wichita.edu

      Faculty members can contact the Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, Mathew Muether, for information about resources regarding complaints of sex discrimination, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, relationship violence and stalking. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will refer complainants to the Title IX Coordinator.

   5. For students, housing, and residence life contact:

      Director of Housing & Residence Life
      Shocker Hall, Rm 10802
      (316) 978-3467
      katie.austin@wichita.edu

      Students can contact the Director of Housing & Residence Life, Katie Austin, for information about resources regarding complaints of sex discrimination, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, relationship violence and Stalking. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will refer complaints to the Title IX Coordinator.

Reporting

To file a complaint of sex discrimination, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, relationship violence or stalking, contact the Title IX Coordinator. To report a sex-related crime that occurred on University property, contact:

WSU Police Department
Campus Police Building
1845 Fairmount St.
Wichita, KS 67260-0003
(316) 978-3450
police@wichita.edu

Related WSU Policies

• 3.02 / Notice of Nondiscrimination
• 3.06 / Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation for Employees, Students and Visitors
• 3.19 / Prohibition of Retaliation

Related WSU Policies

• 3.02 / Notice of Nondiscrimination
• 3.06 / Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation for Employees, Students and Visitors
• 3.19 / Prohibition of Retaliation

Revision Dates

1. December 1, 2011 (maintenance updates only)
2. January 24, 2014 (maintenance updates only)
3. March 10, 2015
4. March 25, 2016
5. July 24, 2019
6. May 3, 2022 (maintenance updates only)
7. February 28, 2023 (maintenance updates only)
8. April 25, 2023 (maintenance updates only)
9. August 22, 2023 (maintenance updates only)
10. December 5, 2023 (maintenance updates only)
11. February 24, 2026 (maintenance updates only)
12. September 22, 2026 (maintenance updates only)