What is Miami All About?
Understand Our Mission and Focus on Academic Learning
Miami University, a student-centered public university founded in 1809, has built its success through an unwavering commitment to liberal arts undergraduate education and the active engagement of its students in both curricular and co-curricular life. Miami is deeply committed to student success, builds great student and alumni loyalty, and empowers its students, faculty, and staff to become engaged citizens who use their knowledge and skills with integrity and compassion to improve the future of our global society.
Miami provides the opportunities of a major university while offering the personalized attention found in the best small colleges. We value teaching and faculty engagement with students through the teacher-scholar model by inviting students into the excitement of research and discovery. Miami's faculty are nationally prominent scholars and artists who contribute to Miami, their own disciplines, and society through the creation of new knowledge and art. The University supports students in a highly involved residential experience on the Oxford campus and provides access to students, including those who are time- and place-bound, on its regional campuses. Miami provides a strong foundation in the traditional liberal arts, and offers nationally recognized majors in arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, and creative arts, as well as select graduate programs of excellence. As an inclusive community, Miami strives to cultivate an environment where diversity and difference are appreciated and respected.
Miami instills in its students intellectual depth and curiosity, the importance of personal values as a measure of character, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Miami emphasizes critical thinking and independent thought, an appreciation of diverse views, and a sense of responsibility to our global future.
Abide by the Code of Love and Honor
Want to know what Miamians value? Read and follow Miami’s Code of Love and Honor:
I Am Miami.
I believe...
that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character and intellect.
I stand...
for honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct.
I respect…
the dignity, rights, and property of others and their right to hold and express disparate beliefs.
I defend...
the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning.
I exercise...
good judgment and believe in personal responsibility.
I welcome...
a diversity of people, ideas, and experiences.
I embrace...
the spirit, academic rigor, opportunities, and challenges of a Miami Experience, preparing me to make the world a better place.
I demonstrate...
Love and Honor by supporting and caring for my fellow Miamians.
And because I Am Miami,
I act...
through my words and deeds in ways that reflect these values and beliefs.
With a deep sense of accomplishment and gratitude,
I will...
Love, Honor, and make proud those who help me earn the joy and privilege of saying,
"To think that in such a place, I led such a life."
Respect Differences
Respect for human diversity is an essential element of the Miami University community. Building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive community is an integral part of Miami University’s mission and success. The University is committed to equal opportunity, affirmative action (employment), and eliminating discrimination and harassment. Miami University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Miami University also respects each individual’s First Amendment rights, including the right to academic freedom.
Miami University does not permit and takes action to prevent harassment, discrimination and retaliation based on the protected classes listed above. Miami University immediately investigates and if it determines that a hostile environment has been created or discrimination or retaliation has occurred, takes action to prevent its recurrence and remedy its effects. The University is dedicated to ensuring access and equal opportunity in its education programs, campus life, co-curricular activities and employment. Students who experience discrimination should report this information to University officials. Retaliation against an individual who has raised claims of illegal discrimination or cooperated with an investigation of such claims is prohibited.
Students should bring questions or concerns to the attention of the Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity, Hanna House, 513-529-7157 (TTY-TDD 711) and 529-7158 (fax) or Online Incident Report Form.
Disability Access and Inclusion
Miami University is committed to delivering an equitable and inclusive experience for students with disabilities. Oxford students may self-disclose disability and request reasonable accommodation by contacting the Miller Center for Student Disability Services, www.miamioh.edu/sds, sds@MiamiOH.edu (email), 513-529-1541 (phone), 7-1-1 (Ohio Relay), 513-529-8595 (fax), 304 Shriver Center. Regional students can contact the Office of Disability Services, 513-785-3211, muhods@MiamiOH.edu. All students may also submit an Access Barrier Form to report digital, physical or other accessibility barriers.
Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator- Section 504 and the ADA are federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability. The University’s Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is Ms. Kenya Ash, Associate Vice President for Equity and Equal Opportunity, Hanna House, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio 45056. Ms. Ash may be reached at 513-529-7157 (V/TTY) or ashkd@MiamiOH.edu.
Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Statement
Miami University is committed to maintaining a healthy and safe learning, living and working environment and to creating an environment that promotes responsibility, dignity and respect in matters of sexual and interpersonal conduct.
Miami University, as a recipient of federal funds, complies with Title IX and has designated the following individual to serve as the Title IX Coordinator: Ms. Kenya Ash, Title IX Coordinator Associate Vice President for Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity.
Phone: (513) 529-7157 (V/TTY)
ashd@MiamiOH.edu
https://www.miamioh.edu/diversity-inclusion/oeeo/index.html
219 E Spring Street, Hanna House, Oxford, OH 45056
Online Incident Report Form
Title IX of the Education Amendments 1972 (20 U.S.C. §1681 et seq) and its implementing regulations state, "No person in the United States, shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and its implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 (Title IX).
Any student, employee, or applicant for employment or admission to Miami University who believes that they have been discriminated against on the basis or sex may file a complaint with the Title IX Coordinator. To file a complaint against a Miami University student, faculty, staff or visitor for sex discrimination or any form of sexual misconduct including harassment, stalking, or assault, contact the Title IX coordinator or any deputy Title IX coordinator. A report can be submitted by mail, by email, in person, by telephone, or by using the electronic incident reporting form. Reports may be made at any time, even after regular business hours. Upon receipt of a report, the Title IX Coordinator/Deputy Title IX Coordinator will assist the complainant in identifying the appropriate Miami University policy and corresponding grievance procedure to resolve the complaint in a prompt and equitable manner.
The Miami University Employee and Student Grievance Procedure outlines the formal grievance process and available supportive measures. The University’s process for addressing Prohibited Conduct is grounded in fairness and support for all parties, includes procedural protections that ensure notice and meaningful opportunities to participate, and recognizes the dynamics involved in Prohibited Conduct.
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 interests 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.
All Title IX matters related to student sexual and interpersonal violence, including sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual coercion of students or matters relating to student domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, should be directed to the Deputy Title IX Coordinator in the Dean of Students Office: 104 Warfield Hall, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio 45056, 513-529-1870 or TitleIX@MiamiOH.edu.
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students - Ms. Cecilie McGhehey, Assistant Dean of Students - is the University’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator for matters related to Oxford and MUDEC Campuses student sexual and interpersonal violence. This includes sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, indecent exposure, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking involving students. Ms. Cecilie McGhehey, may be reached at 104 Warfield Hall, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio 45056, 513-529-1870 or TitleIX@MiamiOH.edu.
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Regional Students - Dr. Bennyce Hamilton, Regional Director of the Center of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - is the University’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator for matters related to Regional Campus student sexual and interpersonal violence. This includes sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, indecent exposure, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking involving students. Dr. Hamilton may be reached at 117 Rentschler Hall, 1601 University Boulevard, Hamilton, Ohio 45011 or 144 Johnston Hall, 4200 N. University Blvd, Middletown Ohio 45042, 513-785-3283 or hamiltbe@MiamiOH.edu.
For more information, see the Policy Prohibiting Harassment and Discrimination and the Sexual Misconduct Protocol for Students.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (OCR) or both. The U.S. Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary can be reached at:
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Postsecondary Education
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202
Main Telephone: 202-453-6914
Promote a Healthy Environment
All Miami University campuses are designated as smoke- and tobacco-free environments. Smoking and tobacco use are prohibited in all Miami University-owned facilities and on the grounds of any University-owned property, including street parking and garages controlled by the University (including inside personal vehicles parked on University property), and sidewalks that adjoin University property.
