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Civil Rights
University of Findlay is committed to creating a safe environment for everyone.
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About OCR
The Office for Civil Rights’ goal is to support a campus culture that celebrates healthy relationships and mutual respect. We commit to respond to incidents, support individuals through University processes and educate our campus community.
“The Civil Rights team is committed to ending harassment, discrimination, sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence and other forms of sexual misconduct. All team members are highly trained and are committed to eliminating, preventing, and addressing all instances of prohibited conduct. To review training completed by the Civil Rights Team, click here.
Prevention & Education programming is provided to campus on a continual basis. Our staff carries out a robust schedule of programs and events that are grounded in theory and informed by data from resources available across campus.”
The Office of Civil Rights is open and available for in-person and virtual meetings. Meetings may be scheduled by calling the office at 419-434-4739 or emailing civilrights@findlay.edu.
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Policies
The Office for Civil Rights provides policies and resources to protect the rights and well-being of the University of Findlay community. Explore the policies below to learn more.
Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.
“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.”
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Know Your Rights
- You have the right to live and learn at UF free from discrimination.
- You have the right to file a complaint of discrimination or harassment under UF’s Non-Discrimination Policy or UF’s Title IX Policy.
- You have the right to make a police report and request a criminal investigation with law enforcement.
- You have the right to supportive measures to help you live and learn at UF, such as housing or academic accommodation.
- You have the right to request a no-contact order from UF or to pursue a Civil Protection Order from the courts.
- You have the right to utilize services, support, and processes at UF without fear of retaliation.
- You have the right to access on-campus and off-campus support services.
- You have these rights regardless of your race, color, ethnicity; national origin; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; physical or mental disability; religion; or any other protected class.
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Contact Us
Need to talk to someone? Speak with our Title IX Coordinator.
Phone: (419) 434-4739
Email: abigail.blinka@findlay.edu
Location: Old Main 116A