Title IX
What is Title IX?
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a comprehensive federal law intended to end sex discrimination in all areas of education. Title IX made non-discrimination based on gender a condition of participation in federally funded education programs. It guarantees equal access to educational programs funded by the federal government and applies to all recipients of federal funds – both public and private institutions, though there are religious exemptions. It also applies to educational program equity, such as in athletics, and also to sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, relationship violence, domestic violence, and stalking. Although Title IX applies to gender discrimination, like Title VII, it did not recognize sexual harassment as a form of discrimination until 1992 (Franklin v. Gwinnett Public Schools).
Title IX Coordinator
The Title IX Coordinator serves as the campus’ primary point of contact for those seeking information or wanting to report sexual harassment/sexual misconduct. The Title IX Coordinator is available to meet with those who believe they have been victimized. The Title IX Coordinator can also provide information as well as refer to sources of support.
Phone: 608-663-2387
Email: adallacostabehm@edgewood.edu
Resources
Speaking with a confidential resource on campus can be an important part of the healing process and help you understand your options, resources, and rights. The following are designated confidential resources who can provide this private assistance:
Personal Counseling Staff
Dominican 121-122 (Lakeside Entrance) |608-663-4148
pcsnotifications@edgewood.edu
Health Services Staff
Dominican 123 (Lakeside Entrance) | 608-663-8334
Interim Chief Mission and Ministry Officer
gbaumgadt@edgewood.edu
If you report an incident of sexual misconduct to the following people, the College is required by federal law to investigate the incident. To Report a Title IX Incident please use this form.
Sherley Thao | Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Human Resources Manager
DeRicci 215 | 608-663-3274
sthao@edgewood.edu
Jack Leskovar | Investigator
Director of Security
Weber 100 | 608-663-4321
jleskovar@edgewood.edu
Support and assistance are also available through various community organizations outside the campus. Below is contact information for local resources offering help, advocacy, and reporting options.
- RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
- City of Madison Police Department
- Phone: 911 for emergency / 608-266-5938 for non-emergency
- Dane County Rape Crisis Center – Dane County Rape Crisis Center offers support and information for anyone who has experienced past or recent sexual assault. All services are confidential. A Rape Crisis Center counselor is also on site on campus during specific weekday times. Please contact Personal Counseling for a schedule.
- Phone: 608-251-7273 (24-hour hotline)
- Domestic Abuse Intervention Services
Title IX Trainings
Edgewood College is committed to creating a safe environment for everyone. Part of that commitment is to ensure that our Title IX Team members are trained in best practices to address sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence and other forms of sexual misconduct. In accordance with the Title IX Regulations as required in August 2020 by OCR, materials for the trainings completed by our team are available below.
- August 2022 – Grand River Solutions | Conducting Fair, Thorough, and Trauma-Informed Sexual Violence Investigations (Trainings Calendar) – 2-day training
- April 2023 – Grand River Solutions: Title IX Athletics Proposed Rule Summary Session
- June 2023 – Grand River Solutions: Title IX Investigator Training 2-day training
- June 2023 – Grand River Solutions: Title IX Investigative Report Writing Workshop
- Aug 9, 2022 – Trauma Informed Investigator Training (pdf)
- Jan 10, 2022 – All Campus Title IX Training (pdf)
- Feb 9, 2021 – Title IX Advisors Training (pdf)
- Feb 9, 2021 – Title IX Advisor (link)
- Nov 2, 2020 – Bias and Microaggressions (pdf)
- Jun 23, 2020 – Fact Pattern – Title IX training (pdf)
- May 6, 2020 – New OCR Title IX Regulations (pdf)