Title IX News and Updates
Fall 2022
- The University’s Title IX Coordinator, in addition to members of the Bias Reporting System, Office of Student Conduct, and Speech and Expression Policy, presented information and resources to all new and transfer students during New Student Orientation.
- Fall 2022 virtual Office Hours dates and times announced on the Office Hours webpage.
- The Office of Title IX Compliance is continuing the new Title IX Ambassador Initiative for its second year! This program will provide undergraduate students with a unique opportunity to positively influence campus climate and culture. Contact the Title IX office to collaborate with the Title IX Ambassadors at titleixideaa@georgetown.edu.
- Georgetown submits a comment to the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) during the public notice and comment period for its newly proposed Title IX regulations. Please note that all of the University’s sexual misconduct policies and procedures remain in place at this time.
- Georgetown announces its support of the new Title IX Regulations that strengthen protections for students and fight sexual misconduct.
- Title IX Ambassadors announce student-led Office Hours on October 5th and 26th from 8-9pm. Email titleixideaa@georgetown.edu to register.
- In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), the University has compiled a list of virtual events sponsored by local and national organizations, providing opportunities to get involved, learn more, and help raise awareness.
Spring and Summer 2022
- Spring 2022 virtual Office Hours dates and times announced on the Office Hours webpage.
- The Office of Title IX Compliance continues to promote the new Title IX Ambassador Initiative, which began in Fall 2021. This program will provide undergraduate students with a unique opportunity to positively influence campus climate and culture. Contact the Title IX office to collaborate with the Title IX Ambassadors at titleixideaa@georgetown.edu.
- The Title IX office releases the Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Website Key Hyperlinks Table, a new resource guide for community members. This table provides an overview of the key links to resources and information from the University’s sexual misconduct website.
- The University announced that all first and second-year students are required to complete Bystander Intervention training through an online course, “U Got This!”, by April 11, 2022. In line with best practices, bystander intervention education is a proven public health strategy for empowering and equipping students to prevent, intervene in and respond to sexual assault. Please see the University’s announcement for more information.
- In collaboration with key campus partners, including Health Education Services, the Women’s Center, and the Georgetown University Police Department, the Title IX and IDEAA offices have assisted in planning events in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April. For more information on the ongoing initiatives, events, and programs happening around campus, please review this flyer.
- On June 23, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education released proposed changes to Title IX Regulations and invites public comment.
- Following the announcement of the Department of Education’s proposed Title IX Regulations, the University hosted a series of listening sessions on July 12, 13, and 14 to hear from the community to help inform the University’s comment. Individuals may share their feedback and comments with the University at https://forms.gle/C5Mn82Yo6nacGuqg9.
- Community members are able and encouraged to submit comments directly to the Department of Education regarding the new proposed Title IX Regulations through September 12, 2022.
Fall 2021
- In collaboration with Health Education Services and the Office of Communications, the Title IX office launched a prevention, resource, and response awareness campaign for students and community members returning to campus. Materials are distributed throughout campus to reiterate resources and supports available for survivors and those impacted by sexual misconduct and interpersonal violence.
- The Office of Title IX Compliance launches the new Title IX Ambassador Initiative, beginning Fall 2021. This program will provide undergraduate students with a unique opportunity to positively influence campus climate and culture. Contact the Title IX office to collaborate with the Title IX Ambassadors at titleixideaa@georgetown.edu.
- The Gender+ Justice Initiative, Women’s Center, Women’s and Gender Studies Program, Georgetown College, Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (which oversees the Office of Title IX Compliance), and Student Health Services sponsored Sexual Citizens: A Landmark Study of Sex, Power, and Assault on Campus with Jennifer Hirsch and Shamus Khan on September 27. A recording of the event is now available.
- In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), the University has compiled a list of virtual events sponsored by local and national organizations, providing opportunities to get involved, learn more, and help raise awareness.
- The Office of Title IX Compliance is hosting all seven Deputy Title IX Coordinators for the first Deputy Title IX Coordinator Retreat. The Retreat is designed to provide opportunities for the Deputy Title IX Coordinators to get together, discuss processes and procedures, identify common themes and trends, ask questions, and learn from each other. The Retreat also consists of sessions with key campus partners including the Office of Student Outreach and Support (SOS), Office of Student Conduct, Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA), and Office of General Counsel. The Title IX office aims to continue to host this Retreat on a regular basis in the future.
- As part of the launch of the Title IX Ambassadors program in the fall 2021 semester, the Women’s Center and student Title IX Ambassadors are hosting an open house where students can meet the staff of the Women’s Center and Office of Title IX Compliance, meet students serving as Title IX Ambassadors, and learn more about opportunities for collaboration and support. The Open House will be held on Wednesday, November 10, from 12:45pm-2:15pm at the Arrupe Hall Multipurpose Room.
- Fall 2021 virtual Office Hours dates and times announced on the Office Hours webpage.
- The Office of Title IX Compliance has released its fourth Title IX Annual Report, for the 2020-2021 academic year.