Title IX Coordinator Statement on Paused Policy Updates
Following the release of new amendments to federal Title IX regulations in April 2024, which were to become effective August 1, 2024, the University reviewed its Policy on Sexual and Misconduct and related procedures, and anticipated an updated Policy to take effect on August 1, 2024. In the interim, a number of Courts entered orders prohibiting the Department of Education, which enforces Title IX, from implementing or enforcing the 2024 regulation amendments in a number of states and with respect to a list of additional K-12 and higher education institutions. The University of Michigan is not directly involved in any of the lawsuits regarding the Title IX regulations; however, the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor is one of the institutions against which a Court has ruled the 2024 regulations may not be implemented or enforced. The Department of Education has since announced that the 2020 regulations remain in effect for those institutions. Accordingly, the University did not proceed with its Policy revisions on August 1st as planned.
Any updates on this topic will be shared promptly and clearly with the campus community to ensure students, faculty, and staff are informed as to the Policy, related procedures, and reporting obligations.
Prohibited Conduct under the Policy continues to include Federal Rule Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct; Sexual Assault; Sexual Exploitation; Sexual Harassment; Gender-Based Harassment; Sex & Gender-Based Stalking; Intimate Partner Violence; Sex & Gender-Based Discrimination; Retaliation; and Violation of Supportive Measures.
Gender-Based Harassment includes harassment on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or pregnancy. Sex/Gender-Based Discrimination includes discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or pregnancy.
Contact:
Elizabeth Seney
Title IX Coordinator
Director, Sexual & Gender-Based Misconduct
[email protected]
Student Resources
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Confidential resources are denoted with a (C) below.
Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC): For U-M students, faculty and staff who are survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking and sexual harassment. 24-hour crisis line: 734-936-3333. (C)
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): Free, confidential services for U-M students. 24-hour line: 734-764-8312. (C)
Office of the Ombuds: Free, confidential advice and resources for U-M students. 734-763-3545. (C)
Sexual Assault Services at University Health Service (UHS): UHS provides medical services for U-M students, faculty or staff who have experienced sexual assault, including sexual assault medical exams conducted by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE): (734) 764-8320 (C)
SafeHouse Center: SafeHouse Center is a nonprofit organization, external to the University, that provides safety, support, advocacy and other resources for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violance and their children living, working, or having experienced sexual assault or intimate partner violence in Washtenaw County: (734) 995-5444 (C)
Dean of Students Office: Non-confidential assistance with any matters that may interrupt the life of a student, including navigating academic, personal, and community impact of sexual and gender-based misconduct matters, connecting to other support and resources, and information on policy and procedures: (734) 764-7420
Respondent Support Program: Housed in the Dean of Students Office; dedicated staff trained to provide direct support to U-M student respondents who are involved in reports of sexual and gender-based misconduct.
University of Michigan Police Department Special Victims Unit (UMPD SVU): In addition to criminal investigation, UMPD’s Special Victims Unit assists those who have experienced sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking or child abuse connect with a variety of resources including: medical assistance, safety planning, personal protection orders, housing/academics/transportation/work accommodations, counseling and support groups and legal advocacy: (734) 763-1131
Spectrum Center: Education, advocacy, community-building programs and resources to enhance the campus climate and support services for LGBTQ+ students, staff and faculty. (734) 763-4186
CEW+: Education, counseling, advocacy initiatives, and other resources to help students, faculty and staff reach their academic, financial and professional potential.
CEW+ Career and Educational Counseling services only are confidential. (C)
Faculty & Staff Resources
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Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC): For U-M students, faculty and staff who are survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking and sexual harassment. 24-hour crisis line: 734-936-3333. (C)
Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Office (FASCCO): For staff, faculty and their immediate family members; provides short-term counseling, personalized coaching and educational presentations. 734-936-8660. (C)
Michigan Medicine Office of Counseling and Workplace Resilience: The Michigan Medicine Office of Counseling and Workplace Resilience provides 24-hour, no cost, confidential counseling, crisis intervention and referrals for Michigan Medicine faculty, staff and immediate family members. 734-763-5409. (C)
Faculty Ombuds: A confidential, impartial, informal and independent resource for information or conflict management for faculty. (C)
Staff Ombuds: For staff on the Ann Arbor campus and in Michigan Medicine. 734-936-0600. (C)
SafeHouse Center: SafeHouse Center is a nonprofit organization, external to the University, that provides safety, support, advocacy and other resources for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence and their children living, working or having experienced sexual assault or intimate partner violence in Washtenaw County: (734) 995-5444 (C)
Staff Human Resources: For Ann Arbor campus staff: (734) 763-8938
Academic Human Resources: For faculty (including Michigan Medicine): (734) 763-8938
Michigan Medicine Human Resources: For Michigan Medicine staff: (734) 647-5538
CEW+: Education, counseling, advocacy initiatives and other resources to help students, faculty and staff reach their academic, financial and professional potential.
CEW+ Career and Educational Counseling services only are confidential. (C)
University of Michigan Police Department Special Victims Unit (UMPD SVU): In addition to criminal investigation, UMPD’s Special Victims Unit assists those who have experienced sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking or child abuse connect with a variety of resources including: medical assistance, safety planning, personal protection orders, housing/academics/transportation/work accommodations, counseling and support groups, and legal advocacy: (734) 763-1131
Employees Covered by Collective Bargaining Agreements
Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements may have additional resources available to them.
Patient Resources
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Patient Relations: For patients with concerns about Michigan Medicine’s services, care or employees: (734) 936-4330
University of Michigan Police Department Special Victims Unit (UMPD SVU): In addition to criminal investigation, UMPD’s Special Victims Unit assists those who have experienced sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking or child abuse connect with a variety of resources including: medical assistance, safety planning, personal protection orders, housing/academics/transportation/work accommodations, counseling and support groups, and legal advocacy: (734) 763-1131
SafeHouse Center: SafeHouse Center is a nonprofit organization, external to the University, that provides safety, support, advocacy and other resources for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence and their children living, working or having experienced sexual assault or intimate partner violence in Washtenaw County: (734) 995-5444