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:
On January 9, 2025, a U.S. District Court issued a decision vacating the 2024 Title IX Rule. This prohibited the Department of Education from enforcing those rules in any jurisdiction. The Office of Civil Rights declared in a January 31, 2025 Dear Colleague letter that, effective immediately, they will enforce Title IX under the provisions of the 2020 Title IX Rule.
This decision had little effect on Macalester Title IX policy. In July 2024, a federal court temporarily blocked the Department of Education from implementing and enforcing the new 2024 rules at many higher education institutions, including Macalester. As a result of that court injunction, Macalester continued with its current policy in accordance with the 2020 rules. 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.