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UMFK Title IX Information


The University of Maine at Fort Kent does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educational programs or activities, including admission and employment; such discrimination is strictly prohibited by Title IX.

The University has designated Elizabeth Lavoie, Coordinator of Title IX Services, as the University Title IX Coordinator.

Individuals with questions about Title IX, or who would like to report a violation, are encouraged to contact any of the persons or agencies listed below. In addition, any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone or by electronic mail by using the contact information listed below for the Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Title IX Coordinators, or by any other means that results in the Title IX Coordinator receiving the person’s verbal or written report. Reports can be made during non-business hours by mail to the listed office addresses or by using the listed telephone numbers or e-mail addresses. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.

The grievance procedures and process, including how to file a report and how the University will respond can be found at https://www.umfk.edu/student-life/affairs/title-ix/.

Title IX Coordinator

Elizabeth Lavoie
Coordinator of Title IX Services
University of Maine System
241 Estabrooke Hall
Orono, ME 04469

Phone: (207) 581-5866 (voice)
Email: titleix@maine.edu

Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Vicki Daigle
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
University of Maine at Fort Kent
Cyr Hall
23 University Dr.
Fort Kent, ME 04743

Phone: (207) 834-7513 (voice)
Email: vicki.daigle1@maine.edu

U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights

U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
Office of Civil Rights (OCR)
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-1100

Customer Service Hotline #: (800) 421-3481
Facsimile: (202) 453-6012
TDD#: (877) 521-2172
Email: OCR@ed.gov
Web: http://www.ed.gov/ocr

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is an EEO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).