Title IX Policies

Policy Documents

Policy Violations That May Not Also be Violations of Title IX

Providence College encourages reports of all forms of sexual misconduct, including conduct that does not meet the standards for illegal harassment or discrimination under Title IX as promulgated in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Education on May 19, 2020.  Additionally, in the employment setting, the College prohibits discrimination in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin; claims of sexual harassment in the employment setting are covered by this Policy.  More information about policy violations that may not also be violations of Title IX is available in the Sexual Misconduct Policy (see link above).

Mandatory Reporting Policy

Generally, all employees, except for those designated as confidential resources, are mandated reporters of Title IX incidents and must report such information when the incident involves any student.  Reports should be made at the earliest possible time and within 24 hours.  Click here to learn more and view the mandatory reporting policy.

Title IX Regulations, 34 C.F.R. Part 106 – Required Training Program

Additional Relevant Policies & Procedures

Policies

Additionally, please take note of the following policies and protocol from the Office of Public Safety:

Procedures

  • Policy & Procedure Flow Chart by Claim & Population: One-page overview clarifying the appropriate policy and procedure for claims of race, color, national or ethnic origin; age, disability, religion, veteran status, genetic information; and sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity.

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