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Sexual & Gender-Based Issues

The following resources provide a variety of services to address issues related to sexual and gender-based misconduct.


Student Feedback Opportunities

Title IX Coordinator and ECRT Director of Gender Equity Elizabeth Seney is hosting public student meetings to hear from students. The meetings will involve direct engagement and allow students to share their ideas, suggestions, opinions, or questions directly with the Title IX Coordinator. These meetings are also intended to better inform the findings of the 2024 U-M ARC3 Campus Climate Survey Related to Sex and Gender.

Dates and locations are below. The sessions are open to all students and registration is not required in order to attend. Students planning to attend are, however, encouraged to RSVP through this Google form for planning purposes.

Students may attend even if they have not completed the Google form.

ECRT and the Title IX Office are committed to ensuring our events are accessible to you. If you need accommodations to participate, or for any other questions, please contact [email protected] as soon as possible to ensure ample time to process your request.

  • September 17, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Michigan League, Room A
    911 North University Ann Arbor, MI 48109
  • October 9, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    Palmer Commons, Great Lakes North
    100 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
  • October 17, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Michigan Union, Anderson D
    530 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
  • October 29, 2024, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
    Duderstadt Center, Room 1180
    2281 Bonisteel, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
  • November 12, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Administrative Services Building, Room 2045
    1009 Greene Street
    Ann Arbor, MI 48109
  • November 21, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Rackham Building, Earl Lewis Room
    915 E. Washington Street
    Ann Arbor, MI 48109

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

Student Resources

Learn how to get help and make a report

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

Learn how to get help and make a report

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

Learn how to get help and make a report

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