What is Title IX?
Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex—including sexual orientation and gender identity—in any federally funded education program or activity. The most recent Title IX regulation continues to safeguard individuals from sexual harassment, sexual violence, bullying, pregnancy and parenting discrimination, and gender-based stereotyping and harassment.
Title IX is enforced by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR). At UMass Amherst, the Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access, is responsible for Title IX at UMass Amherst and overseeing the University's policy and procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any additional questions or concerns about Title IX, please reach out to the Title IX Coordinator or the Equity Opportunity and Access Office.
Kerri Thompson Tillett, J.D.
Title IX Coordinator
Associate Vice Chancellor Equal Opportunity and Access
225 Bartlett Hall, 130 Hicks Way
Associate Vice Chancellor Equal Opportunity and Access