The Investigation Office enforces Title IX law and Minnesota State Board Policies and System Procedures as it pertains to discrimination and sexual violence. The Office provides prevention education concerning discrimination and sexual violence.

Report an Incident

See the complete list of incident reports and complaints.

Title IX

Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972

“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 educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

Pregnancy and Parenting Support

Parenting and pregnant students have rights under Title IX law. We have supports that may be implemented to assist students as they navigate parenthood.

Minnesota State Board Policies and System Procedures

“No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices or access to and participation in, programs, services and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.”

“Sexual violence is an intolerable intrusion into the most personal and private rights of an individual and is prohibited at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.”

Title IX and Minnesota State Board Policies and System Procedures Team

Jay Passa, Title IX Coordinator and Designated Officer
Email: jay.passa@shopestherlin.com
Office Email: titleix@shopestherlin.com
Phone: (218) 755-2080

Travis Greene, Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students
Email: travis.greene@shopestherlin.com
Office email: vpsls@shopestherlin.com
Phone: (218) 755-2075

Megan Zothman, Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Employees
Email: megan.zothman@shopestherlin.com
Phone: (218) 755-2502

Erin Mykleby, Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Student-Athletes
Email: erin.mykleby@shopestherlin.com
Phone: (218) 755-2142

Team Training

The most recent sexual assault data provided to the Minnesota Office of Higher Education is available for both Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College. The Clery Report captures the incidents of sexual violence on campus annually.