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Title IX

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 Officers

Title IX Coordinator

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex in higher education. Sex discrimination includes sexual harassment and sexual violence. 

The University’s Title IX Coordinator is Ms. Kenya Ash, Associate Vice President Equity and Equal Opportunity, 111 Hanna House, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio 45056, 513-529-7157 or ashkd@MiamiOH.edu

Assistant Dean of Students and Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students

Ms. Cecilie McGhehey, Deputy Title IX Coordinator for matters related to student sexual and interpersonal violence. This includes sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual coercion of students. Ms. McGhehey also serves as the coordinator for matters relating to student domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Ms. McGhehey may be reached at 104 Warfield Hall, 451 E. Spring Street, Oxford, Ohio 45056, 513-529-1870 or TitleIX@MiamiOH.edu.

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Regional Students

Bennyce Hamilton, Ph.D., Regional Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, is the University’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator for matters related to regional student sexual and interpersonal 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 114 Rentschler Hall, 1601 University Boulevard, Hamilton, Ohio 45011, or 144 Johnston Hall, 4200 N. University Boulevard, Middletown, Ohio 45042, 513-785-3283 or hamiltbe@MiamiOH.edu.

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics

Ms. Jennifer A. Gilbert, Associate Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator 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 jen.gilbert@MiamiOH.edu.

Sexual Assault Prevention and Education at Miami

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Office Location:

Hanna House
219 E. Spring St.
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-7157

Office Hours:

Fall, Winter, Spring: M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Summer: M-F 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.