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Title IX
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“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 education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance…” —20 U.S.C. § 1681 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) prohibits discrimination based on gender in educational programs, which receive federal financial assistance. Athletics are one component of Title IX. Other programs and activities which may be included are: recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and scholarships; course offerings and access; hiring and retention; and, benefits and leave. Title IX also protects students and employees, both male and female, from unlawful sexual harassment in school programs and activities. Gallaudet University does not discriminate in its employment or admissions practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender*.
Gallaudet University also prohibits retaliation against any person for opposing discrimination or for participating in or refusing to participate in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally.
Reports of misconduct, questions regarding Title IX, and concerns about non-compliance should be directed to a Title IX Coordinator. For a complete copy of the policy or for more information, please contact the Gallaudet University Title IX Coordinator or the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
The Title IX Coordinator monitors compliance with the regulations of this law. Individuals with questions or concerns about Title IX, and/or those who wish to file a complaint of non-compliance, may contact the University’s Title IX Coordinator by making a report linked below. Dr. Jesús Remigo, Director, Equal Opportunity Programs and Title IX Coordinator HMB S141 800 Florida Avenue, NE Washington DC, 20002 Email: Contact
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is the division of the federal government charged with enforcing compliance with Title IX. Information regarding OCR can be found at: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html.
Student – Report Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Reporting form for Students
Non-Student – Report Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Reporting form for Non-Students
Policies & Procedures EOP Policy and Procedures
March 6, 2022
If you are not a student and need to report incidents involving alleged violations of Gallaudet's Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy, please use the form below. Loading…
If you need to report incidents involving alleged violations of Gallaudet's Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy, please use the form below. Loading…
Title IX requires that an institution with notice of sexual harassment/misconduct act to end and remedy that harassment/misconduct. Notwithstanding this obligation, OCR has made clear that it "strongly supports" a student's interest in confidentiality and, while it recognizes that there may be instances where an...
The Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act, or Campus SaVE Act (SaVE), is a 2013 amendment to the federal Jeanne Clery Act. SaVE was designed by advocates along with victims/survivors and championed by a bipartisan coalition in Congress as a companion to Title IX that will...
The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is a component of the U.S. Department of Justice. We provide federal leadership in developing the nation's capacity to reduce violence against women and administer justice for and strengthen services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual...
As required by law, the purpose of this page is to inform the communications of all trainings that were taken by the Title IX team. If you have questions, please reach out to us. ATIXA Training Materials NASPA Title IX Investigators Training Materials NASPA Title...
The University believes the mediation of disputes will encourage reporting and resolution of complaints. Mediation is appropriate when all parties involved—the complainant(s) and respondent(s)—voluntarily agree to engage in the mediation process. Mediation will involve resolution of the incident, and the resolution may include mutually agreeable...
Director of EOP and Title IX Coordinator
Director, SARP and Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students
Manager, HR, and Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Clerc Center
Student Support Advisor and Title IX Investigator for Clerc Center
Student Accountability Coordinator and Sexual Misconduct Response and Prevention Coordinator
We often receive reports through Third Parties such as mandatory reporters and the Department of Public Safety (DPS). We also have individuals come to see us to report their experiences of sexual misconduct.
Individuals are welcome to seek a Title IX Coordinator or confidential resources to make a report for themselves.
You are welcome to explore law enforcement and department of public safety options. However, DPS processes are only available if the perpetrator of the harm is a university community member. Law enforcement officials encourage individuals who have experienced harm to sit with an officer to discuss options. The law enforcement options vary depending on the jurisdiction.
Family and friends, confidential resources, people you know, or places you go for support off-campus like therapists and doctors don’t report sexual misconduct to Gallaudet University Title IX or the police. There may be exceptions if they have a role that mandates or creates a responsibility for reporting.
No. It is important for individuals who have experienced harm from an incident of sexual misconduct to know they can choose if and when they want to talk about it and with whom they would like to talk about it.
Campus conduct processes are only available if the person who perpetrated the harm is a university community member. However, resources like assistance with housing, academic assistance, and confidential resources are still available for survivors.
We know that sex-based discrimination can be challenging. However, you’ll be able to talk with us anytime, no matter where you conduct yourself. You don’t need to file a formal complaint to speak with us. It is okay if you are not ready. We will continue to be here for you.
Yes. Interim measures, including academic assistance, assistance with housing arrangements, and referrals to medical and counseling services, are available to respondents. When a formal complaint is filed through Title IX, we will ensure the respondent is assigned someone who can provide support and information about resources.
No. Mandatory reporters report instances of sexual misconduct involving all Gallaudet community members.
No, mandatory reporters fulfill their reporting obligation by reporting to the Office of Title IX. The office of Title IX will give the reporting options and resources to the Complainant to see what they want to do with the report.
As much as possible, we would like reports involving:
Students to go to the Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students and Title IX Investigator.
Employees to go to Title IX Coordinator.
If you are not sure, then contact Title IX Coordinator for guidance.
This is because they have particular insight and understanding of the needs of their constituents and the resources available. However, the most important thing is to report to access resources.
Title IX Coordinators who receive the report will refer the report to the designated Coordinator.
Gallaudet prohibits sexual misconduct against employees and students and the office of Title IX, although focused on student-to-student conduct in its application, also prohibits alleged sexual misconduct against employees in certain circumstances. Although employees are also protected from discrimination on the basis of sex/gender under Title VII and related University policies, Gallaudet values the safety and well-being of its employees; please contact the Gallaudet Title IX Coordinator for assistance and support.
You should advise the complainant that Gallaudet has an amnesty policy for those who have used drugs and /or alcohol in an incident of sexual misconduct. Gallaudet’s amnesty policy for Sexual Misconduct cases states: The University considers the reporting and adjudication of Sexual Misconduct cases on campus to be paramount. Therefore, the university does not condone underage drinking or the use of illegal drugs. However, the university will extend amnesty to Complainants, Third-Party Reporters, and those assisting a victim or potential victim of non-consensual sexual contact or non-consensual sexual intercourse from sanctioning for illegal use of drugs or alcohol. Similarly, the university may, at its discretion, the university may provide amnesty for other minor conduct code violations discovered during a Sexual Misconduct report or investigation.
You should advise the complainant that you cannot maintain confidentiality and would need to report the incident to the Title IX Coordinator. If the complainant continues to state that they want confidentiality, you should direct the student complainants to the confidential resources:
Students or employees can also obtain confidential support and information about their options, rights, and resources from off-campus resources.
Listen to them
Acknowledge that they are telling you
Don’t judge what they tell you
Do not try to investigate on your own
Thank them for sharing with you, and encourage them to reach out directly to the office of the Title IX Coordinator and report the incident
Remind them you will be reporting it as well
Do not tell the complainant to ignore the behavior
Do not make light of the situation
Do not attempt to investigate or resolve the situation on your own
Do not wait for someone to complain if you know or suspect sexual misconduct is or has occurred
Do not promise confidentiality
I am sorry that it happened to you; you are not the only one. Thanks for sharing this with me. I wanted to let you know that we have reporting options and resources available on campus. I need to explain that I am a mandatory reporter(if you are). I can connect you to the confidential resources if you want, or you can continue the conversations with me to talk about the reporting options or resources. I will need to make a report online to share the Complainant’s details about their experience.
If you can’t reach the Title IX Coordinator, you should report it to one of the Deputy Title IX Coordinators. If it is not during business hours, you should contact the Department of Public Safety to contact Student Life staff members on-call if it is not during business hours.
All known facts, including the names of all involved, the status of all involved (student, staff member, faculty member, not university-affiliated, etc.), the date of the incident, the alleged conduct, and the location of the incident.
Please report the incident as soon as possible after you know about the incident, whether by your observation or by a report from another person. Mandatory reporters are expected to inform the Title IX Coordinator by a reported Sexual Misconduct within 24 hours of receiving a report.
Mandatory reporters are required by our policy to report incidents of sexual misconduct, including all details to Gallaudet’s Title IX Coordinator.
*As a mandatory reporter, you are not responsible for investigating or asking questions- just reporting what you are told.
Once you complete the training, your completion will be marked in the training system and the university’s records. You are not required to notify the Title IX office of your completion. If you would like documentation of your course completion for your own records, you can print your completion certificate on the last page of the training.
For any other questions about the training, please get in touch with Contact.
Resources for Employees:
As mandatory, university reporters, faculty, and staff are expected to understand and adhere to reporting protocols and procedures. In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (“VAWA”), the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (“Campus SaVE Act”), all University employees (without regard to Mandated Reporter status) are expected to report any known or suspected incidents of sexual misconduct or relationship violence to the appropriate authorities.
Information, resources, and services are available to assist faculty and staff in effectively supporting students. Information is available on this webpage as well as at: Contact for assistance.
While the training is due for all employees, when you get the deadline in the email, and you will have 30 days to complete the training. You may be eligible for a one-time extension to complete the training. Please get in touch with Contact to request an extension.
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Gallaudet understands that the content in this training may be triggering. If you are concerned that the training will be triggered based on a personal experience, please contact Contact to discuss alternative options for completing the training. You are not required to share any details about your personal experience.
Additional support to help you deal with your personal experience can be provided through our Employment Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to you, they are open 24/7, and you can contact them for more information at 800-607-1522 or visit www.EapHelplink.com and the company code: GALLAUDET.
Additional resources
On-campus resources:
The following campus resources have a confidentiality privilege and will keep communications confidential:
Off-campus resources: