Title IX
New Mexico Highlands University prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender in its education programs and activities.
Such discrimination is illegal under a federal law known as Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”). This federal law prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded education programs and activities. It states:
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.
Sex discrimination under Title IX includes sexual harassment and other forms of sexual misconduct such as sexual assault, sexual exploitation, and dating or domestic violence. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for making a complaint or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination.
New Mexico Highlands University (“NMHU”) does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to NMHU’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. NMHU’s Title IX Coordinator is Ruth Mariampolski. You can reach her in the following ways:
- In person: Rodgers Administration Building, room 205.
- Via email: ruthm@nmhu.edu or TIX@nmhu.edu
- Via phonecall or text: 505-429-6888
NMHU is developing new grievance procedures. In the interim, student grievance procedures will be utilized for Title IX concerns and can be reviewed in the Student Handbook at: https://www.nmhu.edu/student-handbook/#StudentGrievanceProcedure
Reporting
If you wish to report any form of sex discrimination covered by Title IX, please contact Ruth Mariampolski, Title IX Coordinator at 505-454-3363, ruthm@nmhu.edu or TIX@nmhu.edu. If you are currently enrolled or employed at Highlands, you can also use the internal report form.
If you are in crisis, follow this link for additional resources and support.
To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination under Title IX or to make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, Please contact the Title IX Coordinator in person, via email, via call or via text, using the above contact information.
To learn more about Title IX training materials used at NMHU, please click on the badge below.
