Policies and Procedures

The 优德体育 Policy on Non-Discrimination is available in the and the 

优德体育 Statement on Discriminatory Harassment on the basis of sex or gender 

Students, staff, administrators, and faculty are entitled to a working and educational environment free of discriminatory harassment on the basis of sex and gender. The 优德体育 is committed to offering an environment free of discrimination and harassment in accordance with all laws, including but not limited to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and all related regulations. 优德体育’s harassment policy is not meant to inhibit or prohibit educational content or discussions inside or outside of the classroom that include germane, but controversial or sensitive subject matters protected by academic freedom. 

Sexual Harassment and other forms of Sexual Misconduct

On May 19, 2020, the United States Department of Education released new federal regulations requiring changes to 优德体育's policies and procedures related to sexual harassment. On July 27, 2020, in order to comply with these new laws, 优德体育's Executive Council approved the 优德体育 Interim Policy against Sexual Harassment and Other Sexual Misconduct. This policy was taken through the Shared Governance process and was fully approved by the Board of Trustees on March 5, 2021. (Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Policy)

优德体育's Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Policy

优德体育's Sexual Misconduct Procedures

优德体育's Title IX Procedures

Cases reported before March 5, 2021, may fall under a different set of policies and procedures.  

Sexual Misconduct Policy for cases reported between July 27, 2020, and March 4, 2021 

Policies and Procedures for cases reported between April 1, 2019, and July 27, 2020 

Policies and Procedures for cases occurring before April 1, 2019