Title IX

Title IX Staff

The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for monitoring and oversight of Title IX compliance at the University, including coordination of training, education, communications, and the administration of complaint procedures for faculty, staff, students, and other members of the University community. Specific responsibilities include administrative response to reports and Formal Complaints of sexual harassment. The Title IX Coordinator is available to discuss the grievance process, coordinate supportive measures, explain Michigan Tech policies and procedures, and provide education on relevant issues.

Complaints may include sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and sex-based discrimination.

A student or employee should contact the Title IX Coordinator in order to:

  • Report an incident of sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking or sex discrimination.
  • Notify the University of an incident, policy, or procedure that may raise potential Title IX concerns.
  • Obtain information regarding the options available in response to reports of potential sex discrimination.
  • Understand the difference between private and confidential resources, and the resources and support services available to students and employees who are involved in Title IX related incidents.
  • Ask questions about the University's policies and procedures related to sex-based discrimination.

For assistance, please email titleix@mtu.edu or call 906-487-3310.

Title IX in Athletics and Recreation

If you have complaints regarding potential Title IX violations in Michigan Tech athletics and recreation programs, contact the Vice President of Athletics and Recreation/Title IX Coordinator for Athletics, who oversees the coaches, staff, student-athletes, and students in these area. Incidents that involve sexual harassment will be referred to the University Title IX Coordinator.

Abbi Halkola

Abbi Halkola

  • Executive Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance and Title IX
  • Equal Opportunity Officer
  • Title IX Coordinator
Rhys Edwards

Rhys Edwards

  • Assistant Athletic Director, NCAA Compliance and Student-Athlete Academic Success
  • Instructor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
  • Title IX Partner
Suzanne Sanregret, PhD

Suzanne Sanregret, PhD

  • Vice President for Athletics and Recreation
  • Title IX Coordinator for Athletics