Title IX at Macalester
“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
Macalester College is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment that supports and serves our community members.
In accordance with Title IX, Macalester College does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of admissions or employment. The College prohibits all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, gender-based harassment, sexual violence, and differential treatment.
Title IX Legal Update:
This past April, the US Department of Education published the 2024 Title IX final regulations. Over the summer, with input from faculty, staff, and students, a revised policy for Macalester was drafted to align with these new regulations. In July, a federal court temporarily blocked the Department of Education from implementing and enforcing these new rules at more than 700 higher education institutions, including Macalester. As a result of the court injunction, we will continue with our current policy in accordance with the 2020 Title IX Regulations until the injunction is removed or we receive further guidance from the Department of Education. The college continues its commitment to provide support, resources, and effective response to the campus community through the current Title IX & Sexual Misconduct Policy and the Nondiscrimination Policy. Updates will be shared with the campus community as needed.
Title IX at Macalester
Community members are encouraged to seek support from the office if they experience Title IX or sexual misconduct concerns while on or away from campus.