Sexual & Gender-Based Issues – Equity, Civil Rights & Title IX Office

Statement from U-M’s Title IX Coordinator, Elizabeth Seney, on final rule under Title IX

April 19, 2024

On April 19, the U.S. Department of Education released its “Final Rule” under Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. These amendments clarify the scope and application of Title IX and the obligations of recipients of federal financial assistance, including the University of Michigan, to provide an educational environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, including through responding to incidents of sex discrimination.

The university is currently reviewing the new regulations. Any changes to current U-M policies will be made with consideration of the university’s commitment to preventing and addressing discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct, and supporting equitable access for all members of our community. Changes will be announced broadly to the U-M community and general public prior to Aug. 1, when the final regulations go into effect.

The U-M Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX Office oversees, facilitates and supports the university’s efforts to ensure equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

FINAL RULE UNDER TITLE IX

Contact:
Elizabeth Seney
Title IX Coordinator
Director, Sexual & Gender-Based Misconduct
titleixcoordinator@umich.edu

Student Resources

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Confidential resources are denoted with a (C) below.

Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC): For U-M students, faculty and staff who are survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking and sexual harassment. 24-hour crisis line: 734-936-3333. (C)

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): Free, confidential services for U-M students. 24-hour line: 734-764-8312. (C)

Office of the Ombuds: Free, confidential advice and resources for U-M students. 734-763-3545. (C)

Sexual Assault Services at University Health Service (UHS): UHS provides medical services for U-M students, faculty or staff who have experienced sexual assault, including sexual assault medical exams conducted by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE): (734) 764-8320 (C)

SafeHouse Center: SafeHouse Center is a nonprofit organization, external to the University, that provides safety, support, advocacy and other resources for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violance and their children living, working, or having experienced sexual assault or intimate partner violence in Washtenaw County: (734) 995-5444 (C)

Dean of Students Office: Non-confidential assistance with any matters that may interrupt the life of a student, including navigating academic, personal, and community impact of sexual and gender-based misconduct matters, connecting to other support and resources, and information on policy and procedures: (734) 764-7420

Respondent Support Program: Housed in the Dean of Students Office; dedicated staff trained to provide direct support to U-M student respondents who are involved in reports of sexual and gender-based misconduct.

University of Michigan Police Department Special Victims Unit (UMPD SVU): In addition to criminal investigation, UMPD’s Special Victims Unit assists those who have experienced sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking or child abuse connect with a variety of resources including: medical assistance, safety planning, personal protection orders, housing/academics/transportation/work accommodations, counseling and support groups and legal advocacy: (734) 763-1131

Spectrum Center: Education, advocacy, community-building programs and resources to enhance the campus climate and support services for LGBTQ+ students, staff and faculty. (734) 763-4186

CEW+: Education, counseling, advocacy initiatives, and other resources to help students, faculty and staff reach their academic, financial and professional potential.

CEW+ Career and Educational Counseling services only are confidential. (C)

Faculty & Staff Resources

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Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Office (FASCCO): For staff, faculty and their immediate family members; provides short-term counseling, personalized coaching and educational presentations. 734-936-8660. (C)

Michigan Medicine Office of Counseling and Workplace Resilience: The Michigan Medicine Office of Counseling and Workplace Resilience provides 24-hour, no cost, confidential counseling, crisis intervention and referrals for Michigan Medicine faculty, staff and immediate family members. 734-763-5409. (C)

Faculty Ombuds: A confidential, impartial, informal and independent resource for information or conflict management for faculty. (C)

Staff Ombuds: For staff on the Ann Arbor campus and in Michigan Medicine. 734-936-0600. (C)

SafeHouse Center: SafeHouse Center is a nonprofit organization, external to the University, that provides safety, support, advocacy and other resources for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence and their children living, working or having experienced sexual assault or intimate partner violence in Washtenaw County: (734) 995-5444 (C)

Staff Human Resources: For Ann Arbor campus staff: (734) 763-8938

Academic Human Resources: For faculty (including Michigan Medicine): (734) 763-8938

Michigan Medicine Human Resources: For Michigan Medicine staff: (734) 647-5538

CEW+: Education, counseling, advocacy initiatives and other resources to help students, faculty and staff reach their academic, financial and professional potential.

CEW+ Career and Educational Counseling services only are confidential. (C)

Employees Covered by Collective Bargaining Agreements

Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements may have additional resources available to them.

Patient Resources

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Patient Relations: For patients with concerns about Michigan Medicine’s services, care or employees: (734) 936-4330

SafeHouse Center: SafeHouse Center is a nonprofit organization, external to the University, that provides safety, support, advocacy and other resources for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence and their children living, working or having experienced sexual assault or intimate partner violence in Washtenaw County: (734) 995-5444