# Title IX

- Link: https://www.ctsfw.edu/legal/title-ix/
- Published: 2025-11-20T19:57:33-05:00
- Author: Kristine Bruss

#  Title IX

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW) is committed to maintaining a**
safe, respectful, and Christ-centered learning and working environment**. Sexual
harassment, sexual assault, or any form of sexual misconduct is strictly prohibited
and will not be tolerated among faculty, staff, administration, students, applicants,
or visitors.

**Seminary Policy**

CTSFW’s **Sexual Misconduct Policy** outlines rights, responsibilities, and processes
for reporting and responding to concerns. The full policy is available in:

 * The **Seminary website** (publicly accessible)
 * The **Staff Handbook**, available to all employees through CTSFW’s shared Google
   Drive under “Policies”
 * The **Student Handbook**, distributed at new student orientation and available
   online

**Title IX Resources**

**What Title IX Means**

Title IX is a federal law that protects students, employees, and applicants from
discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities. This includes 
protection against sexual harassment, sexual assault, and gender-based misconduct.

**Training & Awareness**

CTSFW provides regular training for faculty, staff, and students to ensure the Seminary
community understands their rights and responsibilities under Title IX. Training
materials and resources are available upon request.

**Reporting Concerns**

Anyone who experiences, witnesses, or becomes aware of possible sexual misconduct
is encouraged to come forward. Reports can be made confidentially and without fear
of retaliation. Contact information for the Seminary’s **Title IX Coordinator** 
will be provided on this page.

**Support & Assistance**

If you need immediate help, CTSFW offers confidential support and guidance. Students
and employees have access to both **on-campus** and **community-based resources**
for medical, counseling, spiritual, and legal assistance.

**Community Resources**

The Seminary partners with local and national organizations that provide advocacy,
crisis intervention, and counseling. Links and contact numbers will be made available
here.

**Rights & Processes**

Both complainants and respondents are entitled to a fair, respectful process under
Seminary policy and federal law. This includes clear timelines, opportunities to
present information, and access to support services throughout the process.

**For Respondents**

Individuals who are accused of misconduct will be treated with fairness and dignity.
Respondents will receive clear information about the process, their rights, and 
available resources for support.

![Mrs. Claudia Burns](https://www.ctsfw.edu/facstaff-photos/Burns_Claudia.jpg)

## 󠀁[Mrs. Claudia Burns](https://www.ctsfw.edu/about/directory/p/burns-claudia/)󠁿

 * Chief Financial Officer
 * Title IX Coordinator

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  [(260) 452-2107](https://www.ctsfw.edu/legal/title-ix/2604522107)    [Claudia.Burns@ctsfw.edu](https://www.ctsfw.edu/legal/title-ix/Claudia.Burns@ctsfw.edu)