Prohibition of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence

Sexual Harassment and Title IX Policy Statement - U.S. Campus

City University of Seattle adheres to all federal, state, and local civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in employment and education. City University of Seattle does not discriminate in its admissions practices, in its employment practices, or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender. In the U.S., as a recipient of federal financial assistance for education activities, City University of Seattle is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to ensure that all of its education programs and activities do not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender. Sex includes sexual stereotypes, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy or parenting status.

City University of Seattle also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internal or external to the institution. Sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking are forms of sex discrimination, which are prohibited under Title IX and by City University of Seattle policy.

Any member of the campus community, guest, or visitor who acts to deny, deprive, or limit the educational, employment, residential, or social access, opportunities and/or benefits of any member of the City University of Seattle community on the basis of sex is in violation of the Policy on Prohibition of Sexual Harassment and Title IX Policy.

Any person may report sex discrimination (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to have experienced the conduct), in person, by mail, by telephone, by video, or by email, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator (below). A report may be made at any time (including during non-business hours) by email.

Questions regarding Title IX, including its application and/or concerns about noncompliance, should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator. For a complete copy of the policy or for more information, visit https://my.cityu.edu/titleix or contact the Title IX Coordinator.

Individuals who believe they have experienced sex discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation in violation of City University of Seattle policy should contact the following:

Individuals with Oversight for all Non-Discrimination Claims

*Faculty Staff* Janet O'Leary, Director, Human Resources Phone: 206.239.4940 Email: joleary@cityu.edu	*All Other* Melissa Mecham, VP Student Administration Phone: 206.239.4730 Email: mmecham@cityu.edu
*Title IX Coordinator* 521 Wall Street Seattle, WA 98121 Phone: 206.239.4753 Email: tixcoordinator@cityu.edu

A person may also file a complaint with the appropriate federal, state, or local agency within the time frame required by law. Depending upon the nature of the complaint, the appropriate agency may be the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Education, the Department of Justice, and/or the Washington Human Rights Commission.

*Human Rights Commission* Olympia Headquarters Office 711 S. Capitol Way, Suite 402 PO Box 4290 Olympia, WA 98504-2490 Phone: 360.753.6770 Fax: 360.586.2282 Toll Free: 1.800.233.3247 TTY: 1.800.300.7525 Se Habla Español www.hum.wa.gov	*OCR District/Seattle Office* U.S. Department of Education 915 Second Avenue, Room 3310 Seattle, WA 98174-1099 Phone: 206.607.1600 Fax: 206.607.0601 Email: OCR.Seattle@ed.gov
*EOCE Field Office* Federal Office Building 909 First Avenue, Suite 400 Seattle, WA 98104-1061 Phone: 1.800.669.4000 Fax: 206.220.6911 TTY: 1.800.669.6820 ASL Video Phone: 844.234.5122	Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Office for Civil Rights, National Headquarters U.S. Department of Education Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-1100 Phone: 800.421.3481

Within any resolution process related to our policy, City University of Seattle provides reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities and religious accommodations, when that accommodation is consistent with state and federal law.

City University of Seattle does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender. City University of Seattle also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Reports of misconduct, questions regarding Title IX, and concerns about noncompliance should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator. For a complete copy of the policy or for more information, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Email: OCR.Seattle@ed.gov

Respectful Workplace Policy - Canada Campus

City University of Seattle, Canada is committed to ensuring that the education environment is bounded by standards of mutual respect and safety and is free from discriminatory practices. In compliance with the British Columbia Human Rights Code, the Alberta Human Rights Act, WorksafeBC, and the Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta, the University believes that its environment should at all times be supportive and respectful of the dignity and self-esteem of individuals. Discrimination, harassment and bullying conduct, whether through person to person behaviour or via electronic communications such as email or social media is not acceptable and will not be tolerated. As an educational institution, it is our responsibility to cultivate an environment of excellence, equity, mutual respect and to recognize the value and potential of every individual. The University will take all necessary steps to meet or exceed the requirements of the law to prevent discrimination, harassment and bullying.

The Respectful Workplace Policy for the prevention of discrimination, harassment and bullying policy and procedure can be found at https://www.cityu.edu/discover-cityu/about-cityu/ under the Policies section or https://www.cityuniversity.ca/about/.

Individuals who believe they have experienced discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation in violation of City University of Seattle policy should contact the following:

Faculty/Staff
Janet O'Leary, Director, Human Resources
Phone: 206.239.4940
Email: jolearly@cityu.edu

All Other
Steve Conway VP/Associate Provost
Phone: 778.588.5017
Email: sgconway@cityu.edu

(Policy #2300.12)