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Policy Links

Non-Sex Based Discrimination and Harassment Policy

For information about how the University responds to discrimination/harassment concerns that are not sex-based, please refer to the Non-Sex Based Discrimination and Harassment Policy/Procedure (PDF).

Sex-Based Misconduct Policy (including Title IX)

The Sex-Based Misconduct Policy prohibits all forms of sex and gender-related misconduct, referred to here as “sex-based misconduct”. A person who has experienced sex-based misconduct has several options:

1. A report to a Confidential Resource. A confidential resource provides emotional support and/or medical services and maintains confidentiality. A report to a confidential resource does not result in a University investigation or any other University action to respond to the incident.
2. A report to a Non-Confidential Employee. All non-confidential employees at the University are required to report sex-based misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator. Following receipt of a report alleging a potential violation of this Policy, the Title IX Coordinator will attempt to contact the Complainant to inform them of their rights, their options, and the resources available to them.
3. A report to Law Enforcement. If an incident involves criminal conduct, the victim may make a complaint to law enforcement and be assisted by campus authorities in notifying law enforcement The victim may also decline to notify such authorities.

The options for reporting above are not mutually exclusive, and an individual may pursue one option but not others. An individual may obtain the services of a confidential resource and decide at that time or a later time to report to the University. An individual may report to the University and also make a report to law enforcement or may make a report to only the University or only to law enforcement.

For information about how the University responds to concerns about sex-based misconduct, please refer to the �鶹������ý Sex-Based Misconduct Policy (PDF).

Anyone with questions about their options is encouraged to reach out to Bernard Dufresne, Assistant Vice President, Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX Coordinator at (212) 346-1310 or bdufresne@pace.edu.

Policy Statements

Notice of Non-Discrimination

�鶹������ý does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, age, height/weight, caregiver status, sex (including gender, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes, sexual orientation, and past/present/potential pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), marital status, partnership status, disability, genetic information, alienage, citizenship, military or veteran status, status as a survivor of domestic violence/stalking/sex offenses, or any other legally prohibited basis in accordance with federal, state, and local laws in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to:

1. Bernard Dufresne, Assistant Vice President in the Office of Institutional Equity/Title IX Compliance who serves as �鶹������ý’s Title IX Coordinator. The Office of Institutional Equity/Title IX Compliance is located on the 14^thfloor of 41 Park Row on the �鶹������ý City Campus and in Room 133 in Elm Hall on the Pleasantville campus. The Title IX Coordinator can be reached by phone at (212) 346-1310 or email at bdufresne@pace.edu or titleix@pace.edu.
2. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Assistant Secretary of the Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”), U.S. Department of Education, Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100. You may call the OCR main numbers toll free at (800) 421-3481 or (800) 877-8339 (TDD). Or contact OCR’s �鶹������ý Office at or (646) 428-3800.

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

In line with its commitment to equal opportunity, the University will take affirmative action to recruit, hire, promote and educate minorities, women, men, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans.

�鶹������ý fully complies with all federal and state legislation and regulations regarding discrimination.