UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REGION 1" OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS SEE-3355 1 - RY THE WANAMAKER BUILDING, some 515 100 PENN SQUARE EAST WEST viivtcixm PHILADELPHIA, PA 1910?-3323 January 27, 2017 IN RESPONSE, PLEASE REFER TO: 03172052 Dr. Jerome A. Gilbert President Marshall University One John Marshall Drive Huntington, WV 25755 Dear Dr. Gilbert: This is to notify you of a complaint filed with the US. Department of Education (Department, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), against Marshall University (the University). The Complainant, alleges that the University: OCR enforces Title IX of the Education Amendments of 19?2, 20 U.S.C. 1681, and its implementing regulation, 34 C.F.R. Part 106, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity operated by a recipient of Federal financial assistance. Title IX also prohibits retaliation. As a recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Department, The University is subject to these laws. We will investigate these allegations because OCR has jurisdiction and the allegations were filed timely. Please note that investigating an allegation in no way implies that OCR has decided its merits. During the investigation, OCR is a neutral fact-finder, collecting and analyzing relevant evidence from the complainant, the recipient, and other sources. OCR will ensure that its investigation is legally sufficient and is dispositive of the allegations, in accordance with the provisions of Article of the Case Processing Manual. The Dimer-filith of Education '5 im'ssioii is to pi'oiriote Coriipfniumit achievement and prepomtfoii?tr global re:iipetitft'eness by festering edzit?rltfoi'fril' excellence rind ensuring erpief access. ww Page 2 Dr. Jerome A. Gilbert, President (WNW Page 3 Dr. Jerome A. Gilbert, President (bi?it?i Please notify OCR of the name, address, and telephone number of the person who will serve as the University?s contact person during the resolution of this complaint. We would like to talk with this person as soon as possible regarding the information requested in this letter. In addition, OCR may need to request additional information and interview pertinent personnel. If an on-site visit is determined to be necessary, you will be contacted to schedule a mutually convenient time for the visit. OCH is committed to prompt and effective service. If you have any questions, please contact me at {215) 656-6935 or by email at Sincerely, Beth Gellman-Beer Team Leader Philadelphia Office Enclosures