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I. INTRODUCTION<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Inspired by our Jesuit and Catholic identity, Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter\u2019s University (\u201cÂ鶹´«Ã½AVPeter\u2019s\u201d or the \u201cUniversity\u201d) provides our diverse community of learners with individual attention where students are inspired to excel intellectually, lead ethically, serve compassionately, and promote justice in our ever-changing urban and global environment. The University is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy educational and work environment free from all forms of unlawful sexual, sex-based and gender-based harassment, discrimination and retaliation. The University adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter\u2019s does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, disability, veteran status, gender, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any resolution process on campus, within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other human rights agencies.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

TITLE IX STATEMENT<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The following Title IX Sexual Harassment\/Discrimination Response Policy (the \u201cPolicy\u201d) outlines Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter\u2019s efforts to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (\u201cTitle IX\u201d), which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University\u2019s educational \u201cPrograms and Activities\u201d, as such term is defined below, as well as retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination.<\/span><\/p>\n

The University has designated Travis Whisler, Interim Vice President of Student Life and Development, to serve as the Title IX Coordinator, and Daria Allen, Associate Dean of Students, to serve as the Deputy Title IX Coordinator.\u00a0 <\/span>The Title IX Coordinator coordinates Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter\u2019s compliance with Title IX and other applicable laws prohibiting sex and gender-based harassment, discrimination and retaliation. Each individual is available to any student and employee, including faculty and student workers, current and prospective students and employees, and any visiting\/temporary students and adjunct employees, who may be seeking additional information, support, or wishing to file a report complaint related to prohibited conduct under this Policy.<\/p>\n

Title IX Coordinator:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Deputy Title IX Coordinator\nTravis Whisler\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 Daria Allen\n2641 Kennedy Boulevard\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a02641 Kennedy Boulevard\nJersey City, NJ 07306\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Jersey City, NJ 07306\ntwhisler@saintpeters.edu \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0dallen5@saintpeters.edu\nP: (201) 761-7364 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0 P: (201)-761-7432<\/strong><\/p>\n

The University will respond promptly and effectively to any and all reports alleging violation(s) of this Policy, and will take appropriate action to prevent, correct and if necessary, discipline individuals who violate this Policy.<\/span><\/p>\n

A person may also file a complaint with the Department of Education\u2019s Office for Civil Rights regarding an alleged violation of Title IX by visiting the U.S. Department of Education's website or calling 800-421-3481.<\/span><\/p>\n

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SCOPE OF POLICY<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

This Policy governs the University\u2019s procedures and protocols for responding to incidents of sexual, sex-based and gender-based harassment, discrimination, or retaliation in both employment and access to educational opportunities occurring within a University \u201cProgram or Activity\u201d, as such term is defined herein. The scope of persons subject to this Policy are the University\u2019s students and employees, including faculty and student workers, current and prospective students and employees, and any visiting\/temporary students and adjunct employees. These persons are all considered members of the campus community and are entitled to the University\u2019s response procedures as set forth herein.\n\u00a0\nNon-members of the campus community who engage in discriminatory actions within a University \u201cProgram or Activity\u201d are not under the jurisdiction of this Policy, but can be subject to actions that limit their access and\/or involvement with the University as the result of their misconduct. All vendors and third-party contractors serving the University are subject to the policies and procedures of their employers.<\/p>\n

A University \u201cProgram or Activity,\u201d means on the campus or on property owned or controlled by the University, at University-sponsored events, and other circumstances over which the University exercises substantial control. Importantly, this includes all of the University\u2019s Programs or Activities, whether occurring on or off-campus, and any building owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by a postsecondary institution (such as a fraternity or sorority house). The Policy may also apply to online behaviors when the Title IX Coordinator determines that the conduct affects a substantial University interest. Regardless of where the conduct prohibited by this Policy occurred, the University will address all allegations to determine whether it occurred in the context of its employment or educational Program or Activity and\/or has continuing effects on such Programs or Activities. A substantial University interest includes:<\/p>\n