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 preventively 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/Connect with Title IX
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.
Related 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
- UC Statement of Ethical Values
- UC Standards of Ethical Conduct
- UC Principles of Community
- UCSC Principles of Community
- UC Faculty Code of Conduct
- Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Student Adjudication Framework (PACAOS-Appendix E)
- Appendix-F: Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Student Investigation and Adjudication Framework for DOE-Covered Conduct
- UC Investigation and Adjudication Framework for Staff and Non-Faculty Academic Personnel
- UC Investigation and Adjudication Framework for Senate and Non-Senate Faculty
Title IX & EEP Campus News
2022
- UCSC names new Associate Vice Chancellor for Equity and Equal Protection (Sept. 20)
- Title IX Interns spotlight Sexual Violence & Sexual Harassment Research (April 5)
- AVC Isabel Dees to join UC Office of the President (March 1)
2021
- Title IX Office a critical support resource for those who’ve experienced sexual violence, harassment (Nov. 9)
- Review of Proposed Revisions to the Sexual Violence & Sexual Harassment Policy (Nov. 1)
- Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report (Sept. 31)
- Annual notice: Title IX reporting responsibilities (Aug. 09)
- Judith Estrada named Interim Chief Diversity Officer (July 14)
- City on Hill coverage on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Research Symposium (April 9)
- Zoom backgrounds to raise awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (available in April) (April 6)
- 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
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
