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The Office of Institutional Equity provides education, training, and outreach regarding issues of access, equity, opportunity and Title IX.

Non-discrimination and Title IX Notice

麻豆原创 does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a manner. The requirement not to discriminate in the education program or activity extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of title IX to 麻豆原创 may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator or to the Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Ashley Ruderman-Looff, PhD
Director of Institutional Equity
Title IX Coordinator & Affirmative Action Officer
Roberts Hall, Suite 301
401-456-8218 | arudermanlooff@ric.edu

Title IX Regulations

It is the policy of 麻豆原创 to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in the education program or activity it operates pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of student and employee complaints alleging any action that would be prohibited by Title IX, as well as a grievance process that complies with the Title IX Regulations as they pertain to formal complaints. The Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures describe the College's procedures, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the College will respond.

Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures

Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures Flowchart

Complaints that do not meet the definition of Sexual Harassment under Title IX are investigated and adjudicated in accordance with the Council for Postsecondary Education Nondiscrimination Policy and Complaint Procedures under Affirmative Action through the Office of Institutional Equity.

The U.S. Department of Education Final Rule under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance, became affective on August 14, 2020. 

UECAT Title IX Compliance Training

If you have witnessed and/or received information about a potential Title IX violation, you may .

If you have experienced harm, you may .

Please Note: This form is designed for complainants, and may not be used by third parties.

Any 麻豆原创 ("the College") employee (including administrators, faculty and staff), student or volunteer affiliated with the College who suspects child abuse or neglect, including sexual abuse, must immediately report the suspected abuse or neglect to Campus Police at 401-456-8888. Campus Police will immediately report the abuse to the Department of Children, Youth and Families, as applicable; and the Department of Children, Youth and Families will investigate immediately. 

麻豆原创 Reporting Policy for Child Abuse and Neglect (including Sexual Abuse).

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