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What is Sexual Harassment?

Under Title IX, sexual harassment is defined as conduct on the basis of sex that constitutes unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to the recipient’s education program or activity.

Examples:

  • A student or staff member is led to believe that he/she must submit to unwelcome sexual conduct/communication in order to gain something in return, such as a grade, a promotion, or a place on a team (Quid Pro Quo); or,

  • The conduct substantially interferes with a student’s educational performance or creates a hostile environment

What is Sexual Assault?

Sexual assault (sexual violence) is any unwanted, non-consensual sexual contact by force or when a person cannot give consent (underage, developmentally disabled, mentally/physically unable to consent). This includes the following types of sexual violence:

  • Rape

  • Sexual assault

  • Sexual battery

  • Sexual abuse

  • Sexual coercion

Title IX Coordinator

If you are unsure whether you should file a Title IX complaint, you can consult with our Title IX Coordinator. The coordinator can help you decide if action needs to be taken or how best to address your situation.

Title IX Coordinator

Overview
If you are unsure whether you should file a Title IX complaint, you can consult with our Title IX Coordinator. The coordinator can help you decide if action needs to be taken or how best to address your situation.
Hours
8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday
Location
Education and Administration Center
1110 Chapel Hills Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80920