What is Title IX?

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Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex-based discrimination in educational programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Sex discrimination includes sexual harassment and sexual violence. Title IX applies to all public and private educational institutions receiving federal financial assistance.

Title IX Coordinator


Ms. Kenya D. Ash, Associate Vice President Equity and Equal Opportunity, is the the University’s Title IX Coordinator. Ms. Ash may be reached at 513-529-7157 or ashkd@miamioh.edu.

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Student Sexual and Interpersonal Violence (Oxford)


Cecilie McGhehey is the Interim Deputy Title IX Coordinator for matters related to student sexual and interpersonal violence on the Oxford and Luxembourg campuses. This includes sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual coercion of students as well as matters relating to student domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Make a report with Cecilie McGhehey via email or phone titleix@miamioh.edu or 513-529-1870. 

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Regional Students

Dr. Bennyce Hamilton, serves as the Regional Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives and Deputy Title IX Coordinator for matters related to regional student sexual violence. This includes sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual coercion of students. Dr. Hamilton also serves as the coordinator for matters relating to regional student domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Dr. Hamilton may be reached at 513-785-3024 or hamiltbe@miamioh.edu.

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics

Ms. Jennifer A. Gilbert, Associate Athletic Director / Senior Woman Administrator / Director of NCAA Compliance is the University’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator for matters related to equality of treatment and opportunity in Intercollegiate Athletics. This includes athletic financial assistance, accommodation of interest and abilities and equity of athletic program benefits. Ms. Gilbert may be reached at Millett Assembly Hall, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio 45056, 513-529-3113 or gilberj2@MiamiOH.edu.

Sexual Assault Prevention and Education at Miami