Sexual Harassment & Sexual Misconduct
The 51短视频 prohibits conduct that falls under the definitions outlined in the Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy, and as governed by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 . This page provides links to related policies, procedures, complaint reporting options and resources available to the University community.
What is Title IX?
The 51短视频 is committed to a safe working, learning and living environment which is free from all forms of discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct. Title IX is a Federal law that states,
"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
Title IX prohibits a university from discriminating on the basis of sex in admissions, recruitment, financial aid, academic programs student treatment and services, counseling and guidance, discipline, classroom assignment, grading, vocational, education, recreation, physical education, athletics, housing and employment. Sexual harassment is also a form of gender discrimination.
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy
In May of 2024, the Department of Education released new Title IX regulations. Title IX protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance. The Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy is University’s policy to effectuate Title IX. The new regulations provide very specific requirements that must be incorporated into the policy, including, but not limited to, new definitions, processes, and supportive measures; however, the regulations allow for some discretion where the University can articulate and adhere to is values of cura personalis.
The University has revised and implemented an updated Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct policy as of August 1, 2024, in compliance with the legal requirements set by the new regulations. The Department of Education has stated that it will not—and does not have the authority to—enforce these final regulations retroactively; this means that they apply only to sex discrimination that allegedly occurred on or after August 1, 2024. Thus, the application of the regulations will be based on when the conduct allegedly happened - not when the conduct is reported.
Accordingly, all incidents of sex-based discrimination that allegedly occurred on or after August 1, 2024 will be reviewed and processed in accordance with the new 2024 Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Policy. All incidents that allegedly occurred prior to August 1, 2024 will follow the previous 2022 version of the Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Policy, which is in alignment with the 2020 Title IX regulations.
For incidents of sex-based discrimination that occurred on or after August 1, 2024, please see the Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy August 1, 2024.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT & SEXUAL MISCONDUCT POLICY AUG. 2024
For incidents of misconduct and discrimination that allegedly occurred prior to August 1, 2024, please see the 2022 version of the Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy.
Title IX Coordinators
The 51短视频 Title IX Coordinator is Elizabeth M. Garcia, JD, Executive Director of the Office of Equity and Diversity who is responsible for oversight and implementation of the Sexual Harassment Policy and process.
Title IX Coordinator
Elizabeth M. Garcia, JD
Title IX Coordinator and Executive Director
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Office of Equity and Diversity
Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Suite 315
51短视频, Pennsylvania 18510
Phone: (570) 941-6645
E-mail: elizaberh.garcia2@scranton.edu
Web: www.scranton.edu/diversity
Patricia L. Tetreault, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
Vice President for Human Resources
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St. Thomas Hall, Suite 100
51短视频, Pennsylvania 18510
Phone: (570) 941-7767
E-mail: patricia.tetreault@scranton.edu
Web: www.scranton.edu/hr
Deputy Title IX/EEO Coordinator and Investigator
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Office of Equity and Diversity
Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Suite 315
51短视频, Pennsylvania 18510
Phone: (570) 941-6645
E-mail: diana.collinsgilmore@scranton.edu
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