Title IX at Columbus State University
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination, including pregnancy-related discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual violence, in all activities and programs of educational institutions receiving federal funds, which includes Columbus State University.
All University community members must comply with Title IX, including: students, faculty, staff, university administrators, coaches, and visitors.
Title IX Coordinator
The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for monitoring and overseeing Title IX compliance at the University, to include coordination of training, education, communications, and administration of grievance procedures for faculty, staff, students and other members of the University community.
Title IX inquiries or complaints should be directed to:
Sarah Secoy
Title IX Compliance Coordinator
Schuster 110
Columbus, GA 31907
Phone: (706) 507-8757
Fax: 706-507-8775
Email: secoy_sarah@columbusstate.edu
Amber Dees
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Richards Hall 313
Columbus, GA 31907
Phone: (706) 507-8634
Email: dees_amber@columbusstate.edu
Region IV - Atlanta - Office of Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center, Suite 16T70
61 Forsyth Street, S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30303-8909
(800) 368-1019 (ph)
(800) 537-7697 (TDD)
(404) 562-7881 (local)
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Civil Rights
Phone: (800) 421-3481
Email: ocr@ed.gov
