October 21, 2022
Message to UW Students About Title IX Rights and Resources
Dear UW Students,
We’re contacting you with information about Title IX, a federal gender equity law that prohibits discrimination based on sex or gender.
As a UW student, there are a number of reasons why Title IX may matter to you:
- You are seeking information about how to support a colleague, student or friend who has experienced sex- and gender-based violence or harassment. Sex- and gender-based violence and harassment can include relationship violence, stalking, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and sexual assault.
- You have experienced sex- or gender-based violence, harassment or discrimination and want to learn about available support resources and/or reporting options.
- You are interested in prevention education and training, including the Husky Prevention and Response course for new students.
- You are pregnant and want to know more about the support and protections that are available.
We also want to share a copy of the inaugural Title IX annual report. Students advocated for the development of this report and provided input on what content to include. You can find the report on the Title IX annual report webpage.
Lastly, you may be aware that the U.S. Department of Education has proposed new Title IX regulations that will impact how institutions respond to sex- and gender-based violence, harassment and discrimination. The UW’s detailed response to the proposed rules is posted on the Title IX website. We do not know when the final regulations will be issued, but we will alert the UW community when that occurs.
If you have questions or would like additional information, please reach out to the Office of the Title IX Coordinator at titleix@uw.edu. Thank you for working with us and with each other to build an inclusive community that treats every member with dignity, fairness and respect.
Sincerely,
Valery Richardson
Title IX Coordinator – University of Washington
Mentha Hynes-Wilson
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs – Tacoma Campus
Denzil Suite
Vice President for Student Life – Seattle Campus
Tim Wilson
Dean of Student Affairs – Bothell Campus