Office of Equity & Diversity
Title IX
What is Title IX?
Title IX of the federal Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of a person's gender in educational programs or activities operated by recipients of federal financial assistance.
Although it is often perceived as a law that applies only to athletic programs, Title IX is much broader and protects all students, employees, and visitors to campus from gender discrimination.
Sexual harassment, including sexual misconduct, is a form of gender discrimination and is strictly prohibited by federal and state laws, and BGSU Policy. Any student, faculty, or staff member with a concern or question about Title IX may seek the assistance of the Title IX Coordinator or a Deputy Coordinator.
Prohibition Against Retaliation.
Retaliation against members of the BGSU community who exercise their right to file charges of discrimination or harassment is strictly prohibited by state and federal law and University policy. No person at the University may harass, coerce, intimidate, or discriminate against an individual who has filed a complaint or participated in a complaint resolution process. Charges of retaliation will be investigated by the Office of Equity and Diversity.
Who is responsible for Title IX at BGSU?
It is the responsibility of all BGSU community members to comply with the laws and regulations of Title IX. Barbara Waddell, Director of the Office of Equity and Diversity serves as BGSU's Title IX Coordinator. She is assisted by six Deputy Coordinators. (Contact information for Coordinator & Deputy Coordinators is listed in table below).
When and how should I contact a Title IX Coordinator?
Any student, faculty or staff member who has a concern about sex discrimination or sexual misconduct is encouraged to seek the assistance of a Title IX Coordinator. Contact a coordinator when you want to understand your options if you think you may have encountered sex discrimination or sexual misconduct.
Such as:
- Sexual Harassment
- Sexual Assault
- Stalking
- Intimate partner and relationship violence
- Bullying or cyberbulling
Sexual Assault & Personal Safety
WBGU Program-Title IX: The Impact of Title IX on high school and collegiate athletics.
| Name | Job Title | Location | Office Phone | |
| Barbara Waddell Coordinator | Director, Office of Equity and Diversity Assistant to the Senior Vice President and Provost for Personnel and Academic Conduct | 225 McFall Center Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio 43403 | bwaddel@bgsu.edu | 419-372-5312 |
| Peggy Dennis Deputy Coordinator | Director, Disability Services Associate Director, Center for Health ADA/Section 504 Compliance Officer Supervisor, National Test Center | 413 South Hall Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio 43403 | fayed@bgsu.edu | 419-372-8495 |
| Vicky Kulicke Deputy Coordinator | Equity and Diversity Officer | 204 University Hall Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio 43403 | vickyk@bgsu.edu | 419-372-8472 |
| Andrew Kurtz Deputy Coordinator | Associate Dean, Firelands College | 309 Firelands West BGSU Firelands One University Drive Huron, Ohio 44839 | kurtz@bgsu.edu | 419-433-5560 |
| Lesley Irvine Deputy Coordinator | Associate Athletics Director/Senior Woman Administrator | 214 Sebo Center 1610 Stadium Drive Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio 43403 | lirvine@bgsu.edu | 419-372-7056 |
| Deanna Vatan Woodhouse Deputy Coordinator | Director, Office of the Division of Student Affairs | 107 Conklin Student Services Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio 43403 | deannav@bgsu.edu | 419-372-2151 |
| Viva McCarver Deputy Coordinator | Manager, Employment/ Employee Relations | 1851 N. Research Drive Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio 43403 | vivam@bgsu.edu | 419-372-2228 |
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