Title IX Policy Statement: Michigan Technological University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex. Michigan Tech also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Reports of misconduct, questions regarding Title IX, and concerns about noncompliance should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator. For a complete copy of the policy or more information, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office of Civil Rights (OCR).
- TIX Policy
- Formal Grievance
- Supportive Measures and Complaint Procedures
- Informal Resolution
- Pregnant and Parenting
Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a Federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs and activities that receive Federal funds. 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."

Jodie Filpus-Paakola
- Title IX Coordinator
- jrfilpus@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3310
- Administration Building 310