What is Title IX?
Title IX is a comprehensive federal law that prohibits gender or sex based discrimination in any federally funded education program or activity.
The Title IX Office works to prevent discrimination and harassment. Title IX also receives and responds to reports of misconduct, and will work to remedy and prevent future harm.
Title IX is a neutral office committed to safety, fairness, trauma-informed practices, and due process. If you have questions about Title IX rights and protections, email titleix@ucsc.edu.
Report & Consult / Informe & Consultora
Anyone can make a Title IX report. The Title IX Office can conduct meetings via Zoom, phone, or in person.
If you want to make a report or request a consult, you can expect the fastest response by by using our online reporting link. You can also contact the office by emailing titleix@ucsc.edu or by calling 831-459-2462.
Not sure if you are ready to report to Title IX? Confidential Resources are available to you.
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Cualquiera puede hacer un informe de Título IX. La Oficina del Título IX puede realizar reuniones a través de Zoom, por teléfono o en persona. Si desea hacer un informe o solicitar una consulta, puede comunicarse con la oficina enviando un correo electrónico a titleix@ucsc.edu o llamando al 831-459-2462.
¿No está seguro si está listo para presentarse ante el Título IX? Los recursos confidenciales están disponibles para usted.
Upcoming Events
Policies and Statements
EEP and Title IX Policies- Revised Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy (“SVSH Policy”)
- Discrimination, Harassment and Affirmative Action in the Workplace
- Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policies
- Conflict of Interest Related to Consensual Relationships
- Gender Recognition and Lived Name Policy
- SVSH Student Framework Appendix E
- SVSH Student Framework Appendix F-DOE-Covered
- SVSH Framework for Staff and Non-Faculty Academic Personnel
- SVSH Framework for Senate and Non-Senate Faculty
Other Policies not under the scope of EEP/Title IX
Non-Policy Statements
Title IX & EEP Campus News
2024
- Annual notice on employees responsible for reporting discrimination, sexual violence or sexual harassment (Feb. 22)
- Office of Equity and Equal Protection announces new system wide anti-discrimination policy (Feb. 20)
2023
- UCSC welcomes new Title IX director (Sept. 5)
2021
- Title IX Office a critical support resource for those who’ve experienced sexual violence, harassment (Nov. 9)
- Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report (Sept. 31)
- Annual notice: Title IX reporting responsibilities (Aug. 09)
- City on Hill coverage on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Research Symposium (April 9)
- Announcing the first Sexual Violence Sexual Harassment Research Symposium (March 16)
Related Websites/Referrals
Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Resources
UCSC Resource Centers offer counter-spaces for students who are queer, trans, nonbinary, womxn, and people of color
UCOP Website and Training Materials
Students as Parents - The purpose of this website is to provide information about resources to our students who are parents.
Disability Resource Center(DRC)-The DRC provides a variety of accommodations and services to currently enrolled UCSC students to support them in making the most of their educational experience.
UCSC Police Department Emergency Responder For emergencies call 911. Non-emergency incidents, public service requests or inquiries: (831) 459-2231.
City of Santa Cruz Police Department For emergencies call 911. Non-emergency incidents call: (831) 471-1131.
Report Hate To report an incident of hate or bias
Problem and Complaint Resolution Resources The purpose of this website is to direct students, faculty, and staff to information and resources that can help address a wide range of concerns, from interpersonal conflict to criminal
