No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

~ Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 to the 1964 Civil Rights Act

The Process

The University of Arizona has equitable procedures in place to promptly, thoroughly and fairly address concerns and complaints of harassment or discrimination while being mindful of the rights and unique needs of all parties and of due process.

Both parties have an opportunity to meet with an investigator to present their perspectives, and provide witnesses or information, to bring an advisor to the meeting and to ask questions and seek clarification.  Parties rights and the procedures related to investigation and decision-making are found in the Interim Procedures for Formal Complaints of Title IX Sexual Harassment.  To review the Arizona’s Nondiscrimination and Anti-harassment policy and the Procedures please visit: https://equity.arizona.edu/policies-procedures

The Interim Procedures provide information on supportive measures, interim actions, as well as the range of discipline and available remedies. For additional information please visit equity.arizona.edu.

Interim Additional Protocols for Student Disciplinary Proceedings Involving Sex Discrimination Under ABOR Policy 5-403

Reporting Options

Anyone who has witnessed, knows about, or has experienced sexual harassment or other sex discrimination is encouraged to seek help and report the concerns – the sooner, the better. There are a number of ways to report concerns and to get information, assistance, and resources.

Retaliation of any kind against individuals who report concerns or who participate in an investigative process is prohibited.