Sexual Misconduct and Title IX

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a Federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex—including pregnancy and parental status—in educational programs and activities.

All public and private schools, school districts, colleges, and universities receiving any Federal funds (“schools”) must comply with Title IX.

Under Title IX, sexual discrimination includes harassment on the basis of sex. This can take many forms including:

  • Verbal or written harassment
  • Sexual assault, including rape and other unwanted sexual touching
  • Stalking (when done on the basis of sex)
  • Dating or domestic violence
  • Discrimination based on the status of being pregnant or a parent
Need Assistance?
Contact the University's Title IX Office

Get Immediate Help

  • Call University Public Safety: (585) 275-3333 (24 hours)
  • Dial #13 on campus blue phones
  • Call 911 (Police Dispatch, Monroe County Emergency Communications)

Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Resources

The University of Rochester is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where all members of our community are treated with dignity and respect.

Follow the link below to find information and resources available on campus and beyond to anyone who has experienced sex or gender discrimination, including sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking, and intimate partner violence.

Access the University's resources

Working with Your Title IX Coordinator

The Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators ensure that the process for addressing complaints of sex-based harassment and misconduct are handled promptly and equitably, with fairness to everyone involved. They make certain that anyone who comes to them understands their rights and has the information they need to determine what to do next. However, they do not investigate or adjudicate claims.

The Title IX Coordinator is the University’s expert on Title IX law as well as campus policies and procedures on sex discrimination and sexual misconduct. The coordinator works with colleagues University-wide to educate the community about the:

The coordinator and deputy coordinators also help develop sexual discrimination and sexual violence prevention initiatives, including trainings for students, faculty, and staff.

Carol St. George is the Deputy Title IX Coordinator at the Warner School. 

The University has a designated Title IX Coordinator and seven Deputy Title IX Coordinators who can answer questions and assist you with reporting options and resources. You are welcome to contact any of the coordinators, even if the person is in a different school or unit than you.

If you are currently experiencing an emergency or crisis, seek help immediately.

Once you are safe, we strongly encourage you to contact the Title IX Coordinator or a Deputy Coordinator if you have experienced or witnessed sexual misconduct or encountered sexual discrimination. You may also contact a coordinator if you have questions about policies or procedures, or need help with how to handle a situation that indirectly affects you.

Please note that Title IX Coordinators and Deputy Coordinators are private, but not confidential resources. A list of confidential resources is available here.

Deputy Title IX Coordinator at the Warner School 

Carol St. George
LeChase Hall 454
(585) 275-0967

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