Title IX and Sex Discrimination

Title IX Resources

The Title IX Office works closely with a variety of campus and community resources to make appropriate referrals for students, faculty and staff.

Campus resources

Wellness Services
Brief, solution-focused model of counseling at Wake Tech

Care Center
Provides a range of resources, from food to transportation assistance to emergency aid, to students
919-866-6111

Ombuds Office
An impartial resource for students, faculty, staff and administrators to assist in finding options for addressing concerns, resolving conflicts and handling a variety of institutional issues as they arise in a confidential and informal manner
919-866-5479

Campus Police
Dedicated to protecting the life and property of students, faculty, staff and visitors on all Wake Tech campuses
919-866-5911

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) brochure
A resource guide for students on sexual misconduct

Everfi course
All new students have been assigned an online Title IX course entitled Preventing Sexual Assault. Although Wake Tech is required by the federal government to provide this free course, completion is optional; yet it is highly recommended.
If you have questions about the training material, email [email protected].

Community resources

Alliance Behavioral Health
Provider network for mental health, developmental disability and substance abuse services (Provider directory | Assessment and crisis centers)

InterAct
A nonprofit United Way Agency that provides services to survivors of domestic violence and rape or sexual assault, its services include short-term counseling, court assistance, support groups, information and referrals.
919-828-7501

Solace Center
Located at InterAct, a designated area for the forensic examination and treatment of survivors of rape and sexual assault.
919-828-3067

Raleigh Police Department
919-996-3335

U.S. Department of Education resources

  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), 20 U.S.C. §1681 et seq., is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex – including pregnancy and parental status – in educational programs and activities. More details on rights provided by the U.S. Department of Education are available online.
  • The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) is an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions constitutes unlawful sex discrimination under Title VII. More information may be found on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.

N.C. state government lactation support policy

Policy details can be found on the Office of State Human Resources website.

Gender-neutral/single-stall restrooms

As part of its commitment to creating welcoming and inclusive spaces, Wake Tech provides gender-neutral restrooms on all of its campuses and locations. These facilities are open to people of all genders.

Campus maps

Training materials

Wake Tech's Title IX team engages in updated policy training regularly. Training materials, including training and certification events, select webinars and online training, is available through the Association of Title IX Administrators.