Required Statements
Federal and state laws require Ohio University to include specific information related to non-discrimination, civil rights compliance and commitment to diverse intellectual perspectives in certain promotional and admissions materials.
Notice of Non-discrimination
Notice of Non-discrimination and Title IX Coordinator Contact Information Usage Requirements for Ohio University Printed Materials
All University printed material describing or inviting participation in OHIO programs or activities must contain the University’s Notice of Non-discrimination and Title IX Coordinator contact information.
The Notice of Non-discrimination is required by federal regulations and is designed to make clear to current and future participants, beneficiaries, enrollees, applicants, visitors, and members of the public the University’s commitment to equal opportunity and access to its programs and activities. Providing the Title IX Coordinator contact information is also required by federal Title IX regulations to ensure that should any current or future member of the campus community experience discrimination, harassment, exploitation, or intimidation, including sexual harassment, or other sexual misconduct, they can easily locate that contact information.
The Notice of Non-discrimination and Title IX Coordinator contact information should be included using at least a 9-point font size.
Effort should be given to publish the primary version to the maximum extent feasible. When options to provide Version A have been exhausted, then Version B may be considered.
Primary Notice of Non-discrimination (Version A)
The majority of printed materials should contain the following statement.
Ohio University is committed to upholding practices of equal access and equal opportunity for all, including but not limited to veterans and persons living with disabilities. Visit ohio.edu/civil-rights to learn more about the University’s Non-discrimination policies and for information on ways to contact the Title IX Coordinator to make a report.
Abridged Notice of Non-discrimination (Version B)
With the understanding that publications are produced in different formats and sizes, the University has developed an additional notice of non-discrimination for postcards, small flyers, etc.:
Please visit ohio.edu/civil-rights for Ohio University’s Title IX Coordinator contact information and Notice of Non-discrimination.
Statement of Commitment
The Advance Ohio Higher Education Act requires that the University include a specific Statement of Commitment alongside and in any place in which the mission statement appears. In addition, the full text of the statement of commitment should be included in all offers of admission to students and offers of employment to faculty.