Title IX

Minnesota State has an enduring commitment to enhancing Minnesota’s quality of life by developing and fostering understanding and appreciation of a free and diverse society and providing equal opportunity for all its students and employees.  Minnesota State is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and education.  

Minnesota State does not discriminate on the basis of any status protected by applicable state or federal law in any education program or activity that it operates, including in any phase of the employment or admission process. Similarly, Minnesota State is committed to compliance with Title IX. Prohibited conduct under Title IX includes sex discrimination and sexual harassment, including conduct that constitutes dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, and retaliation. 

The colleges of Minnesota State offer programs in career and technical education (CTE) subject areas. To learn more about the programs and search available pathways, visit the Minnesota programs of study webpage . Admission to these programs is based on Minnesota State admissions policies.

Use this webpage to locate the relevant policies and procedures, locate links and contact information for the individual Title IX campus webpage and Title IX Coordinator, make a report, and learn more about campus climate. In addition, below is contact information for the system office and access to Title IX Personnel Training materials provided through the system office. 

Title IX Coordinators

Each Minnesota State campus has a Title IX Coordinator to provide support to students. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence or sex discrimination, contact your campus Title IX office for assistance. Always call 911 in an emergency.

Title IX Coordinators

Report an Incident

Students, faculty, or employees at a Minnesota State college or university who have experienced sexual assault or violence can contact their campus Title IX Coordinator or use the following forms to report an incident. Always call 911 in an emergency. Visit the Student Basic Needs page to find resources.

Report Sexual Misconduct Report Discrimination or Harassment

Policies and Compliance

Find Minnesota State Board policies, state and federal laws, and additional information about equity and inclusion policies and procedures at Minnesota State.

Policies and Compliance

Campus Climate Assessment

The Minnesota State Office of Equity and Inclusion developed a campus climate assessment process and framework that its colleges and universities can use to measure and address issues impacting campus climate.

Campus Climate Assessment

Any person who has questions about the application or the compliance of the equal opportunity policies, or would like to make a report/complaint, should contact the Title IX Coordinator or Designated Officer at their campus, or they may contact the system office:  

Contact

Desiree’ Clark, MS (she/her)
System Director of Equal Opportunity and Compliance
Minnesota State, Human Resources Division
Equal Opportunity and Compliance
651-728-8714
Desiree.Clark@MinnState.edu

Ashley Atteberry, PhD (she/her)
Director of Equal Opportunity Initiatives
Minnesota State, Human Resources Division
Equal Opportunity and Compliance
651-724-9337
Ashley.Atteberry@MinnState.edu

Inquiries specifically about the application of Title IX and the regulations implementing Title IX may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator (noted above), the Assistant Secretary of Civil Rights (noted below), or both. 

Assistant Secretary of Civil Rights, US Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481; FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov