Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

“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.” 

Northeast Tech complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Northeast Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the areas of education, employment, and public accommodation.

Title IX Coordinator

Dr. Ravonda Higgins
Email Dr. Higgins
918-825-7040

Programs and activities covered by Title IX include:  

• Admissions

• Recruitment

• Financial aid

• Academic programs

• Student treatment and services

• Counseling and guidance

• Discipline

• Classroom assignment

• Grading

• Vocational education

• Recreation

• Employment

Reporting Title IX Sexual Harassment

Northeast Tech can only respond to allegations of Title IX sexual harassment if they are reported. Reporting enables Northeast Tech to promptly provide support, stop any harassment, remediate its effects, and prevent its recurrence.

Reports of Title IX sexual harassment may be made through one or more of the following resources:

• The Title IX Coordinator – Derek Beller, derek.beller@netech.edu, 918-825-7040

Title IX Enforcement

The Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education is responsible for enforcement of Title IX.

• Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance

• Title IX Investigation Steps

Oklahoma CareerTech Title IX Requirements as of August 2020

Resources to help schools meet the August 2020 updates to Title IX requirements

• New Title IX regulations went into effect on August 14, 2020. The following resources are provided to help schools meet the requirements of the updated regulations.

Title IX New Regulations Overview (Powerpoint)

• This overview of the new Title IX regulations covers purpose and overview, definition, the grievance process, personnel and training, and resources.

Developing New Policies and Navigating the Cross-Examination Requirements (Powerpoint)

• This Powerpoint will help explain the new polices for cross-examinations for secondary and post-secondary schools, the roles of advisors, and the process of cross-examination.

Required Elements of Process for Resolving Formal Complaints of Title IX Sexual Harassment (PDF)

• This covers the basic procedural requirements for resolving Title IX complaints. It breaks the process down into steps and gives the citation being used, as well as related guidance.

Title IX Comparison

• This document provides a summary of major provisions of the Department of Education’s Title IX final rule and a comparison to the Notice of Proposed Rule Making.

Title IX Final Review Summary

• This is a quick glance at the major provisions made to the Department of Education’s Title IX final rule.

Update to Title IX

• This document provides a list of Items needed to be completed to be in compliance with the new Title IX regulations.