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 around complaints and reports regarding discrimination and harassment, the Division of People, Culture and Belonging and the Office of Compliance promotes a positive, diverse, healthy and safe work and academic environment that ensures equal access to employment and educational opportunities. The following items serve as reminders of information and resources available to the Kent State community:

Investigative Procedures

The University’s current procedures for investigating students, faculty and staff complaints/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. 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 procedures shall include:

  • An option to submit a complaint or report anonymously
  • Take potential disciplinary actions
  • Mandatory communications of investigation outcome

Future Training Requirements

On or about July 1, 2025, a training model created by the Ohio Department of Higher Education will be available to all institution administration, faculty and staff, which will teach on how to respond to racial, religious, and ethnic hate incidents or incidents of harassment that occurs 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.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Taskforce

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Task Force has formed a subcommittee on Combating Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Christian hate. The work of this subcommittee will also combat hatred, harassment, bullying, or violence toward others on the basis of their actual religious identity or what is assumed to be their religious identity at the institution. Referred to as the Anti-Religious Hate subcommittee, faculty, staff and students will work to review existing policies and processes and make recommendations on how Kent State can improve the sense of belonging and safety for all community members.

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

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

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

635 Loop Rd., Heer Hall
Kent OH 44242
330-672-2038
aa_eeo@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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