Title VI Information and Resources

What is Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964? 

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.

Title VI states that "no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance." Click here for more information on education and Title VI.

To further enhance our current procedures and process for handling complaints and reports regarding discrimination and harassment, the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance in the Division of People, Culture and Belonging is committed to fostering a positive, healthy and safe work and academic environment. Our aim is to ensure that everyone has equal access to employment and educational opportunities. Below, you will find important information and resources available to all members of the Kent State community:

Investigative Procedures

University policy 5-16 prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, age, and protected military or veteran status. The University’s current procedures for investigating students, faculty and staff complaints or allegations of racial, religious and ethnic hate incidents or incidents of harassment that occur during a class or university-sponsored event held at the institution play a vital role in ensuring compliance with this policy. The procedures include:

  • Option to submit a complaint or report anonymously
  • Implementation of possible disciplinary actions
  • Requirement to communicate investigation outcomes

Future Training Requirements

A training model created by the Ohio Department of Higher Education is available to all institution administration, faculty and staff. The training model will teach participants how to respond to racial, religious and ethnic hate incidents, or incidents of harassment that occur during a class or university-sponsored event held at the institution at the time the incident occurs. Additionally, administrative policy 5-16.3 addresses training in response to racial, religious and ethnic hate incidents or incidents of harassment.

Anti-Religious Hate Task Force

The Anti-Religious Hate Task Force was established to focus on addressing and combating antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Christian hate. This dedicated group is committed to confronting issues of hatred, harassment, bullying or violence directed at individuals because of their actual or perceived religious identity within the institution. The Anti-Religious Hate Task Force unites faculty, staff and students to collaboratively review existing policies and procedures. The task force’s mission is to identify opportunities for improvement and provide informed recommendations aimed at strengthening both the sense of belonging and the overall safety for every member of the Kent State community.

How and Where to Report or File a Complaint of Unlawful Discrimination and Harassment

Please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance to file an unlawful discrimination and harassment complaint. 

A complaint or report can be submitted electronically. If assistance is needed, please contact any EOC staff member at:

635 Loop Rd., Heer Hall
Kent OH 44242
330-672-2038
compliance_equalopp@kent.edu 

For more information on Kent State’s policies regarding unlawful discrimination and harassment, please visit:

  • 5-16- Unlawful discrimination and harassment

  • 5-16.1- Administrative policy and procedures regarding complaints of unlawful discrimination and harassment

  • 5-16.3- Administrative policy regarding training on response to racial, religious, and ethnic hate incidents or incidents of harassment  

Anonymous reports can be made to KSU Police Threatline by calling 330-672-SAFE (7233) or using the Threatline app.

Campus Safety and Security

The university is committed to protecting life and property, maintaining the peace and ensuring a safe and secure learning environment for students, faculty, staff and guests of the university.

Kent Campus Police

  • Located at Stockdale Safety Building, 530 East Summit St., Kent OH 44242.
  • Call 911 for immediate or emergency threats.
  • For non-emergency matters, call 330-672-3070.
  • Security Aides and Escorts are available by calling 330-672-7004.

Regional Campus Security

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