V. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY TITLE IX POLICY Word of Life Bible Institute does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Word of Life Bible Institute maintains a religious exemption from certain regulatory provisions of Title IX in any instance where compliance would not be consistent with the religious tenets of the Institute, particularly its position on marriage, sexuality, and the sanctity of human life. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Word of Life Bible Institute’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. The Word of Life Bible Institutes’s Title IX Coordinator is Mr. Justin Lough. His office address is 4230 Glendale Road, Pottersville, NY 12860. He can also be reached via email at jplough@wordoflife. edu or by telephone at 518.494.1478. The OCR office for New York is located at:
New York Office Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education 26 Federal Plaza, Suite 31-100 New York, NY 10278-9991
Telephone: 646.428.3800 FAX: 646.428.3843; TDD: 800.877.8339 Email: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov
VI. TITLE IX POLICY The Word of Life Bible Institute has adopted Title IX grievance procedures that provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints made by students, employees, or other individuals who are participating or attempting to participate in its education program or activity, or by the Title IX Coordinator. These grievance procedures address complaints of sex-based harassment that involve a student party. Word of Life Bible Institute is committed to providing a safe environment free from discrimination. We believe that all people are created in the image of God and are equal. With this in mind, the Word of Life Bible Institute does not discriminate on the basis of sex in our education programs or activities, including recruitment, admissions, distribution of financial assistance, hiring practices, employment, or promotion. This echoes Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which states, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, or be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any education program or any activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” The Word of Life Bible Institute is required to comply with Title IX and the U.S. Department of Education’s implementing regulations. The following seeks to clearly define terms and set forth policies to educate our campus community and help ensure that our campus remains a safe environment for all to learn and grow in their walk with the Lord. The Word of Life Bible Institute has designated the following individuals to coordinate our efforts in this area:
Mr. Justin Lough Title IX Coordinator and Dean of Ministries 4230 Glendale Rd, Page Ministries Center 518.494.1478 jplough@wordoflife.edu Mr. Ethan Morin Title IX Investigator and Assistant Camp Director at the Pines 4230 Glendale Road, Ministries Center 518.494.1321 ermorin@wol.org
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