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Title VI at the University of Washington

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The University Begins Recruiting for a Title VI Coordinator

The University is currently recruiting for a newly created Title VI Coordinator position!

The Title VI Coordinator will join the newly restructured Civil Rights Compliance (CRC) Office, which is scheduled to launch July 2025.

The Title VI Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the University’s compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. In addition to compliance, the Title VI Coordinator will contribute to and provide leadership for a wide range of civil rights initiatives and processes. The position supports the University’s commitment to protecting educational access and employment opportunities and preventing and responding to harassment and discrimination.

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, or national origin, including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics.

The job posting, which closes on April 18, 2025, includes a detailed position description and instructions for applicants.

The University Enters into a Resolution Agreement with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights

The University announced on January 15, 2025, that it has entered into a voluntary resolution agreement with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to resolve complaints that the University discriminated against students on the basis of shared ancestry by failing to respond to incidents of harassment consistent with the requirements of Title VI. The resolution agreement does not constitute an admission of liability, non-compliance or wrongdoing by the University.

The agreement details five categories of actions that the University has agreed to take:

  • Review and update policies and procedures
  • Provide regular reporting, review, investigation and response training for employees
  • Provide regular anti-discrimination training for students and employees
  • Conduct a climate assessment
  • Complete a prior report compilation and review

The full resolution letter from the Office of Civil Rights is available online, as is the complete resolution agreement.