The President's Advisory Commission on Women's Issues (PACWI) records include letters, agendas, meeting minutes, policies, demographic information, and email correspondence from the years 1990-2001 as they relate to gender equity and corresponding administrative policy change. Commission for Women (CFW) records contain a history of the organization, bulletins, memoranda, reports, letters, and publicity, 1971-1996.
Affirmative Action Office records include guidebooks on hiring practices, history of affirmative action manuscripts, reports, memoranda, policies, guidelines for responding and reporting to sexual harassment as well as general publicity, 1978-1996.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) records include self-evaluation surveys, building reports, executive summaries, memoranda, and policies as they relate to making the University more physically accessible at all three campuses, 1977-1993.
Researchers should note that the language used in the collection surrounding sexual violence and disability reflects the language in use during the period of their creation.
The Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX Office ensures compliance with discrimination and harassment policies. It's predecessor, the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) was established in the early 2000s, to centralize efforts related to equity, civil rights, and compliance with Title IX. This office was tasked with investigating discrimination and harassment complaints and promoting inclusive practices across campus.
As federal regulations around Title IX became more stringent, the university expanded its efforts to address sexual harassment and misconduct. The office worked to ensure compliance with Title IX, providing training and resources for faculty, staff, and students. In 2021, the office was rebranded as the Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX Office, reflecting a broader mission that encompasses various aspects of equity and civil rights. This rebranding aimed to enhance clarity and focus on the university's commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment. The change also came after the University faced public backlash after the mishandling of sexual misconduct cases.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, ECRT started the University's first Title IX Coordinator Advisory Committee to provide perspectives and input on policies, procedures, prevention efforts and other matters related to sexual and gender-based misconduct. The office oversees a range of functions, including investigations of discrimination complaints, Title IX cases, training programs, and policy development. It works collaboratively with other departments to ensure compliance with both university policies and federal laws.
Leadership
| Date |
Event |
| 2016 - 2017 | Anthony Walesby, Senior Director |
| 2017 - 2018 | Pamela Heatlie, Senior Director, Title IX Coordinator |
| 2018 - 2019 | Jeffery Frumkin, Interim Senior Director |
| 2019 - 2021 | Elizabeth Seney, Title IX Coordinator and Senior Associate Director |
| 2021 - 2024 | Tamiko Strickman, Executive Director and Special Advisor to President |
