Title VI

Wingate University is committed to fostering a learning, living, and working environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from unlawful discrimination. In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.), the University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. The University is committed to responding promptly and appropriately to reports of discrimination and taking appropriate action to prevent its recurrence.

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Sanctions for Violations Title VI  

When the university determines through an internal investigation or conduct hearing that a student has violated its Title VI policy (prohibiting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on race, color, or national origin), the institution can impose a range of disciplinary and educational sanctions.

The exact sanction depends on the severity of the conduct, the student’s prior disciplinary record, and whether the violation created a hostile environment.

1. Status & Administrative Sanctions

• Written Warning / Formal Reprimand: An official written notice placed in the student’s disciplinary file warning that future violations will lead to more severe consequences.
• Disciplinary Probation: A specified period during which any further policy violations will result in immediate suspension or expulsion.
• Loss of Privileges: Temporary or permanent restriction from participating in university activities, including:
  • Athletic teams or intramural sports
  • Student government or leadership roles
  • Greek life or student organizations
  • Study abroad programs or university-sponsored travel
• Suspension: Temporary removal from the university for a specified period (e.g., one semester, one academic year). During a suspension, the student is barred from campus grounds and university events.
• Expulsion / Permanent Dismissal: Permanent removal from the university without the opportunity to re-enroll or return to campus grounds
• Withholding or Revocation of Degree: Delaying the awarding of a degree or revoking a previously conferred degree if the violation is severe or discovered prior to graduation.

2. Restrictive & Protective Measures

To ensure the safety and well-being of the target or broader campus community, universities often enforce spatial or social boundaries:

• No-Contact Orders: Formal administrative directives prohibiting the student from contacting specific individuals in person, online, or through third parties.
• Housing Relocation or Eviction: Reassigning the student to a different residence hall or terminating different residence halls or terminating their university housing contract entirely.
  • Campus Building or Facility Bans: Restricting the student’s access to specific areas of campus (e.g., student centers, specific academic buildings, libraries, or dining halls).

3. Educational & Remedial Sanctions

Universities often pair administrative penalties with educational requirements aimed at behavior modification and community repair:

• Mandatory Educational Modules: Required completion of training programs focused on anti-discrimination, cross-cultural competence, or civil rights awareness.
• Reflective Essays or Projects: Written assignments demonstrating an understanding of the impact of the discriminatory behavior.
• Community Service / Restorative Justice: Required service hours or participation in a facilitated restorative dialogue process, provided all parties voluntarily agree.
• Counseling Assessment: Mandated consultation sessions with campus counseling center professionals or behavioral health experts.

Once responsibility for policy violations has been determined, the student shall receive notification of the policy violations and consequent sanction(s).

• Any student who contests the decision and/or sanctions, assigned by the Director of Community Standards or designee, may appeal the decision to the Associate Vice President for Student Life or their designee within 5 business days of receipt of notification of the outcome. It is understood that after 5 business days the student accepts the charges and sanctions and the decision becomes final. The decision of the Associate Vice President for Student Life or their designee is final. Grounds for appeals include:
  • Presentation of new information that would likely alter the determination of responsibility and/or sanction(s) (as new information, this information was not reasonably available at the time of the Educational Conference or hearing);
  • The sanction(s) imposed are substantially disproportionate to the policy violation(s);
  • Or the existence of procedural errors so substantial that it greatly impacted the determination of responsibility and/or sanction(s).