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.”
Protections for Pregnant and Parenting Students 2024 Minnesota Statute 135A. 1582
Parenting and pregnant students have rights under Minnesota Statute 135A.1582. There are supports available to assist students as they navigate pregnancy and parenthood.
Pregnancy and Parenting Accommodation Request
Complete the form to request an accommodation, or if you need assistance, connect with the Parent Navigator Samantha Clausen.
Minnesota State Board Policies and System Procedures
- 1B.1 — Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination in Employment and Education
- 1B.1.1 — Report/Complaint of Discrimination/Harassment Investigation and Resolution
- 1B.1.1 complaint process
“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.”
- 1B.3 — Sexual Misconduct Policy
- 1B.3.1 – Response to Sexual Violence and Title IX Sexual Harassment
- 1B.3.1 complaint process
“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@bemidjistate.edu
Office Email: titleix@bemidjistate.edu
Phone: (218) 755-2080
Kevin Stensberg, Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students
Senior Student Affairs Officer
Email: kevin.stensberg@bemidjistate.edu
Office email: vpsls@bemidjistate.edu
Phone: (218) 755-2075
Megan Zothman, Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Employees
Email: megan.zothman@bemidjistate.edu
Phone: (218) 755-2502
Erin Mykleby, Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Student-Athletes
Email: erin.mykleby@bemidjistate.edu
Phone: (218) 755-2142
Team Training
- Title IX Compliance in Athletics Workshop 2024
- Title IX Coordinator Training
- Title IX Coordinator Training (pdf)
- Deputy Title IX Coordinator Training
- Civil Rights Investigator Training
- Process Advisor Training (download)
- Decision Maker Training (download)
- Stalking Risk Assessment training 11-8 Handout
- 1B3 Investigator Training 2024
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.