Resources
Office of the Title IX Coordinator
UW policies prohibiting sex- and gender-based violence, harassment, and discrimination.
Supportive measures and reporting options for survivors
Title IX Employee reporting rules including who is a mandatory reporter
Everything that our great public University does together – learning, research, public service, community engagement and patient care – depends on a foundation of respect, inclusion and safety for all. Title IX, the federal law that prohibits sex- and gender-based discrimination in educational institutions, is the baseline – but not the ceiling – for how we build and maintain an environment that does not tolerate sexual assault, sexual harassment or gender-based harassment or discrimination. The responsibility for creating that environment is shared by all of us. Our University has and will continue to ensure that, through our Office of the Title IX Coordinator, every member of our community has the information, resources, tools and support systems to make the UW welcoming, equitable and safe.
As part of our ongoing work to make it easier for everyone to get questions answered and access help , the Title IX Office has expanded its services, including a new team of dedicated and experienced case managers. Our case managers are skilled at helping staff, faculty and students navigate resources and options related to sex- and gender-based discrimination, harassment and violence. They are able to help whether you are seeking supportive measures, a resolution to an issue, or simply want information. They also provide support for students who are pregnant or experiencing related conditions. For employees or students who aren’t sure how to handle a concern, please contact them – they are here to help you figure it out.
The Title IX online reporting form, which launched last year, has proven to be an easy way for students, faculty and staff to request support, understand their options and share information with the Title IX Office, and we’re pleased to see that the tool is working as designed. It’s important to know that the form allows for anonymous reporting, and to be aware that confidential support is available through Confidential Advocates on all three campuses.
This year, the Title IX Office also launched a new Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) option for students. ADR is a voluntary, informal process designed to help parties reach mutually agreeable solutions, and it’s now available for resolving allegations of Title IX-related policy violations.
Finally, as you may already be aware, a federal court issued an injunction which halted the implementation of new Title IX rules at UW and many schools across the nation. While this has created some uncertainty, the 2020 Title IX regulations and related laws, Washington state law, and UW policy remain in place. Above all, nothing will diminish our commitment to upholding the protections of Title IX and to the broader work of promoting a safe and equitable environment for all students, including protections against discrimination and harassment for LGBTQ+ members of our community.
Throughout my decades in academia and as a member of the UW community, I have seen first-hand how important it is not only to individual success, but institutional success to create a workplace culture that is free from gender-based discrimination and misconduct. I see my personal commitment reflected throughout our extraordinary community, I know that we will all do our part to make the University the welcoming, supportive and equitable place we want it to be.