Title IX 2021-2022 Annual Report
Total Reports Data
SVSH Case Resolution Data
Prevention & Training Data
SVSH Incidents Reported to the Title IX Office
The Title IX Office oversees UC Santa Cruz’s response to all reports of sexual misconduct made in connection with University-sponsored programs and activities involving members of the University community when the sexual misconduct impedes equal access to any education program or activity, or adversely impact the education or employment of a community member, regardless of where the conduct occurred; and/or that otherwise threatens the health and/or safety of a member of the campus community. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. Sexual harassment and assault, relationship violence, stalking, sexual exploitation and other prohibited conduct under the SVSH Policy are defined as forms of sex discrimination.
The mission of the UC Santa Cruz Title IX Office is to support the University’s commitment to a working and learning environment free from sexual misconduct and discrimination. Whenever a campus community member is directly impacted by any form of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, gender-based discrimination, discrimination or harassment Title IX strives to meet the individual’s needs through outreach, intake, the facilitation of interim protective measures, a referral to campus and community off-campus resources, and, when appropriate, investigations. In cases where an individual does not pursue an investigation or where the Title IX Office does not deem an investigation appropriate, Title IX still remains connected to the affected parties in numerous ways.
Title IX promotes awareness of one’s rights and responsibilities in the campus community, including engaging in learned bystander intervention, and serves as a significant resource. Title IX stresses the need to treat each other with respect and dignity and to prevent harmful situations from occurring. All campus constituents play a vital role in the prevention of any form of sexual violence.
The 2021-2022 Title IX report presents student, staff, and faculty data, training, education and outreach for the period beginning July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.
Total Reports by Fiscal Year
Total Reports | Type of Sexual Misconduct Reports | Type of Sexual Harassment Reports | Type of Sexual Assault Reports
Total Reports by Fiscal Year
| 2018 - 2019 | 2019 - 2020 | 2020 - 2021 | 2021 - 2022 |
| 456 | 554 | 205 | 471 |
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Types of Sexual Misconduct Reports
The chart below lists the types and frequency of sexual misconduct that were initially reported. Some reports encompass more than one type of sexual misconduct.
|
Reports by Type |
|
|
Sexual Harassment |
209 |
|
Sexual Assault |
103 |
|
Other, No Basis |
68 |
|
Relationship Violence |
28 |
|
Invasion of Sexual Privacy |
14 |
|
Indecent Exposure |
7 |
|
Retaliation |
5 |
|
Unknown |
5 |
|
Violating a No Contact Directive |
3 |
|
Sexual Exploitation |
2 |
|
Failure to Make a Responsible Employee Report |
1 |
Types of Sexual Misconduct Reports
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Type of Sexual Harassment Reports
|
Sexual Harassment Type |
|
|
Hostile Environment |
116 |
|
Unspecified* |
91 |
|
Quid Pro Quo |
2 |
*In many instances, Title IX does not receive sufficient information in a report to determine what type of sexual misconduct has been alleged. In these instances, the reports are classified as unspecified sexual harassment.
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Type of Sexual Assault Reports
|
Sexual Assault |
|
|
Unspecified* |
63 |
|
Contact |
22 |
|
Penetration |
19 |
*In many instances, Title IX does not recieve information in a report to determine what type of sexual assault is being reported. These types of reports are classified as unspecified sexual assault.
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Sexual Violence & Sexual Harassment (SVSH) Case Resolution
Report Outcomes | Interim Safety & Support Measures and Prevention Responses | Alternative Resolutions | Investigations Completed | Adjudications & Sanctions
Highlighted are the outcomes of reports that the Title IX closed between July 1, 2021-2022.
When Title IX receives a report, we reach out to the impacted party to provide information about available resources and reporting options. The outreach includes an invitation to further discuss the incident, review rights and options, learn about related safety and supportive measures that may be available, and an opportunity to ask question. The goal of the initial meeting and the assessment of the potential complaint is to determine the level of seriousness of the incident and what immediate steps may be taken in order to facilitate the safety of the individual or the campus community.
In many instances, Title IX may not hear back to this outreach and/or may not receive sufficient information in order to offer resolution options. In some instances, after an initial assessment, the office determines that the reported conduct is not prohibited under the SVSH Policy, and may refer to another office to respond, for example the Student Conduct Office, Employee and Labor Relations, and the Academic Personnel Office.
Generally if a complainant requests no investigation, we cannot proceed with an investigation but the complainant is eligible to receive safety and supportive measures to ensure meaningful participation in activities and programs at UC Santa Cruz.
Final Disposition - Report Outcomes
Total number of reports closed during 2021-2022: X*
|
Insufficient Information to Carry Out a Resolution Process** |
247 |
|
Conduct Not Covered by SVSH Policy |
67 |
|
Complainant Requested No Investigation |
60 |
|
Other (Not SVSH Related) |
28 |
|
Insufficient Bexus between Conduct and University*** |
26 |
|
Formal Investigations Completed |
8 |
|
Formal Investigations in Progress |
6 |
|
Alternative Resolutions Completed |
1 |
*Final Disposition Types reported in this table/chart may not add up to number of reports closed in a fiscal year due to reports with more than one relevant Final Disposition Type.
**Insufficient Information to Carry Out a Resolution Process includes reports where the complainant was not responsive to outreach, elected not to provide additional information, and/or where the respondent identity was unknown.
***Insufficient Nexus between Conduct and University relates to reports where the Title IX Office may provide support but is unable to investigate due to the respondent not being affiliated with the campus during the reported incident or no longer affiliated at the time the report was made.
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Interim Safety and Support Measures and Prevention Response
|
2021-2022 Type of Safety & Supportive Measures |
# |
|
Coaching/Mentoring for Respondent |
5 |
|
Complainant Stopped Responding |
2 |
|
Documented Discussion |
2 |
|
Educational/Preventative Conversation |
2 |
|
Letter of Warning |
1 |
|
No Contact Order |
5 |
|
Other |
7 |
|
Other Prevention Effort |
2 |
|
Referral |
26 |
|
Resources provided to complainant |
71 |
|
Resources provided to reporting party |
1 |
|
Separation of Parties |
5 |
|
Training for Department |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
141 |
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Alternative Resolution (AR)
|
Fiscal Year |
AR Total Completed |
AR Admin. Closed |
|
2021-2022 |
1 |
0 |
|
2020-2021 |
1 |
1 |
|
2019-2020 |
8 |
4 |
|
2018-2019 |
8 |
2 |
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In 2021-2022, Title IX completed 1 Alternative Resolution (AR)
- Terms of Completed AR:
- Counseling (3 sessions)
- Consent reflection
- Read Impact Statement
- Apology
|
Year AR Admin. Closed |
Case |
Reason why Admin Closed |
|
2020-2021 |
A |
ADMIN CLOSURE: Respondent no longer enrolled |
|
2019-2020 |
A |
ADMIN CLOSURE: Complainant unresponsive |
|
B |
ADMIN CLOSURE: Complainant requested no further TIX action |
|
|
C |
ADMIN CLOSURE: 10/14/19 - Complainant request no further action |
|
|
D |
ADMIN CLOSURE: Turned into formal investigation |
|
|
2018-2019 |
A |
ADMIN CLOSURE: No jurisdiction: Respondent removed from housing; Arrested for LA warrant |
|
B |
ADMIN CLOSURE: Turned into formal investigation |
Investigations Completed
Investigations Completed
|
2018-19 |
2019-20 |
2020-21 |
2021-22 |
|
36 |
26 |
17 |
8 |
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Investigations by Respondent Affiliation
|
FY |
Faculty Respondent |
Staff/ Employee Respondent |
UG Student Respondent |
Grad Student Respondent |
Other Inquiry-Organization |
|
2021-2022 |
2 |
2 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
|
2020-2021 |
1 |
2 |
12 |
1 |
1 |
|
2019-2020 |
6 |
5 |
14 |
1 |
0 |
|
2018-2019 |
1 |
2 |
30 |
3 |
0 |
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2021-2022 Investigation Information
|
Type of Affiliation for Parties Participating in an Investigation |
Complainant Affiliation |
Respondent Affiliation |
|
Undergraduate student |
5 |
5 |
|
Graduate student |
1 |
0 |
|
Staff |
2 |
2 |
|
Faculty |
1 |
2 |
2021-2022 Complainant and Respondent Affiliation
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Adjudications and Sanctions
Adjudications and Sanctions
*Note that investigations may have been launched or compelted in different fiscal years
|
Case Identifier |
Respondent Affiliation |
Policy Violation Charges |
Total Charges |
Findings |
Sanctions |
|
A |
Undergraduate Student |
Sexual Harassment-Hostile Environment |
3 |
Did Not Substantiate |
1 year probation, marijuana check up |
|
A |
Undergraduate Student |
Sexual Assault-Contact |
3 |
Did Not Substantiate |
1 year probation, marijuana check up |
|
A |
Undergraduate Student |
Sexual Assault-Penetration |
3 |
Did Not Substantiate |
1 year probation, marijuana check up |
|
B |
Undergraduate Student |
Sexual Assault-Contact |
2 |
Did Not Substantiate |
Disciplinary Probation, reflective paper, meeting with COVE, RJ, NCD with CT |
|
B |
Undergraduate Student |
Sexual Harassment-Hostile Environment |
2 |
Substantiated |
Disciplinary Probation, reflective paper, meeting with COVE, RJ, NCD with CT |
|
C |
Undergraduate Student |
Sexual Assault-Contact |
2 |
Substantiated |
3 year suspension, meeting with COVE, reflective paper, NCD with CT, stayed dismissal |
|
C |
Undergraduate Student |
Invasions of Sexual Privacy |
2 |
Substantiated |
3 year suspension, meeting with COVE, reflective paper, NCD with CT, stayed dismissal |
|
D |
Faculty |
Sexual Harassment-Hostile Environment |
1 |
Did Not Substantiate |
No Policy Violation |
|
E |
Staff |
Discrimination - Hostile Environment |
1 |
Did Not Substantiate |
No Policy Violation |
|
E |
Staff |
Discrimination - Hostile Environment |
1 |
Did Not Substantiate |
No Policy Violation |
|
F |
Staff |
Sexual Harassment-Quid Pro Quo |
3 |
Substantiated |
In progress - Sanctions not decided yet |
|
F |
Staff |
Sexual Harassment-Hostile Environment |
3 |
Substantiated |
In progress - Sanctions not decided yet |
|
F |
Staff |
Stalking |
3 |
Substantiated |
In progress - Sanctions not decided yet |
|
G |
Undergraduate Student |
Sexual Assault-Penetration |
2 |
Did Not Substantiate |
-Suspension (three-quarter) -Sexual Harassment Interview & Reflection -Healthy Relationships Conversation & Reflection -Counseling -Restriction - Residential Areas (exclusion from residential areas) -No Contact Directive |
|
G |
Undergraduate Student |
Sexual Harassment-Hostile Environment |
2 |
Substantiated |
-Suspension (three-quarter) -Sexual Harassment Interview & Reflection -Healthy Relationships Conversation & Reflection -Counseling -Restriction - Residential Areas (exclusion from residential areas) -No Contact Directive |
|
H |
Faculty |
Sexual Harassment-Hostile Environment |
1 |
Did Not Substantiate |
No Policy Violation |
|
I |
Undergraduate Student |
Sexual Assault-Penetration |
1 |
Substantiated |
Dismissal, Exclusion - All University Properties |
Prevention and Training
Online Training | Tailored Trainings and Workshops | Outreach and Awareness | Engagement and Tabling | Consultation
Online SVSH Prevention Training for all Campus Affiliates
|
Online SVSH Prevention Training |
Total Completed |
|
Sexual Assault Prevention for Adult Learners (Undergraduate 21+) in Everfi |
256 |
|
Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates in Everfi |
6,262 |
|
Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate Students (includes Student Directed Seminar assignment) |
2,040 |
|
SVSH Prevention (Learning Center) for Non Supervisors |
4,114 |
|
SVSH Prevention (Learning Center) for Supervisors |
801 |
Tailored Title IX Trainings and Workshops
An important part of Title IX’s role in overseeing SVSH policy compliance is to provide education and training programs required by UC policies or other, external laws or requirements. Additionally we provide training and workshops in response to incident reported to Title IX and upon request. Title IX will tailor training and workshop content for the specific audience and in some instances in relations to a reported incident.
|
Tailored Title IX training for campus affiliates (in person, Zoom or hybrid) |
# of Trainings/ Workshops |
# of Participants |
|
Staff and/or Faculty |
15 |
|
|
Undergraduate and/or Graduate Students |
31 |
|
|
Total |
46 |
6,471 |
During 2021-2022 the Title IX Office provided 46 trainings and workshops with over 6,400 total participants. Fifteen of the trainings included staff and/or faculty and 31 of the trainings included undergraduate and/or graduate students. Fifteen of the student trainings were tailored to their role as student employees in responding to SVSH reports.
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Outreach and Awareness Efforts
In collaboration with the Coordinated Community Review Team and with the support of Title IX student interns, the Title IX Office engages in prevention efforts throughout the year.
Highlights during 2021-2022 fiscal year.
- Title IX Intern Instagram Account. Follow us @ucscT9interns
- Fall awareness campaign in collaboration with SHOP & CARE (INSERT VISUAL)
- Created Zoom backgrounds to be used during Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) & Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
- Created a shared drive for Housing to provide and develop templates for housing professionals to utilize in response to concerns in residential housing.
Engagement and Tabling
In order to facilitate engagement and awareness of the Title IX Office, Title IX staff and interns participated in 13 campus events and/or tabled during 2021-2022. Some of these events included:
- John R. Lewis naming ceremony
- Meeting with SUA VP Diversity and Inclusion
- Undergraduate Move In
- Cops and Coffee at Baskin
Consultation
The Title IX Office is available for consultation, collaboration and referral on programs, policy or issues of concern. We can assist with questions about reporting, how to respond to disclosures, and support offices and people who have been impacted by an incident, allegation or investigation. Consultation can be conducted in person, over the phone or via Zoom.
|
Consults provided in 2021-2022 |
# |
|
Staff |
197 |
|
Faculty |
45 |
|
Graduate Student |
21 |
|
Undergraduate Student |
66 |
|
Other |
10 |
|
Police Department |
8 |
|
Total |
347 |
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