What Is Title IX?
Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in all educational institutions receiving federal funding. The U.S. Department of Education enforces Title IX and defines discrimination
on the basis of sex to include sexual harassment, sexual assault, and gender-based relationship violence and stalking.
The New School prohibits discrimination and harassment based on sex and gender in all education programs and activities of the university and in employment and admissions. The New School also prohibits discrimination and harassment based on all protected
classes recognized in federal, state, and local laws.
In May 2020, the U.S. Department of Education issued updated Title IX regulations that provide a specific definition of sexual harassment, a framework for responding to reports of this conduct, and a grievance process that must be followed. See New Procedures for Title IX Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Cases.
For a more detailed explanation of the new laws, see Frequently Asked Questions.
What Is Non–Title IX Sexual Harassment and Related Misconduct?
Sexual harassment, sexual assault, and related misconduct that falls outside the scope and definition of the new Title IX laws will be handled under the procedures outlined in the University Policy on Harassment, Discrimination, Prohibited Relationships, and Title IX and Non-Title IX Sexual Harassment and Misconduct (pages 1–33).
See the employee case flow chart and student case flow chart.
Harassment & Discrimination
Allegations of harassment or discrimination based on protected classes recognized under federal, state, and local laws are handled under the University Policy on Harassment, Discrimination, Prohibited
Relationships, and Title IX and Non-Title IX Harassment and Misconduct.
Hate Crimes
A hate crime is defined as an offense committed by someone who either 1) intentionally selects the person against whom the offense is committed or intended to be committed because of a belief or perception regarding the protected class of the person, regardless of whether the belief or perception is correct, or 2) intentionally commits the act or acts constituting the offense because of a belief or perception regarding the protected class of the person, regardless of whether the belief or perception is correct.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of a hate crime, please contact Campus Safety at 68 Fifth Avenue, mezzanine, or 212.229.7001.
- If the person committing the offense is a student, please contact Cassita Charles Bowie at [email protected].
- If the person committing the offense is an employee, please contact Rhonnie Jaus at [email protected].
- For additional information on the options available to file a report, please visit How to Report.
*The New School reported no hate crimes in the years 2020, 2021, and 2023.
Schedule a Training
To schedule a training for your department with the Title IX team, please complete our Google form.
Title IX Training Resources
Title IX Office Hours
Connect with the Human Resources Title IX and Equal Employment Opportunity staff to have them answer your questions, share information, and discuss resources in a confidential setting on campus. Appointments are encouraged, but drop-in visitors are welcome; please send an email on the day of the visit. To make an appointment or notify the team that you'll be dropping by, please email [email protected].
On Campus Office Hours
Dates: Alternating Tuesdays in spring 2024: April 16 and 30, May 14 and 28, June 11 and 25
Location: Administrative Hub at 79 Fifth Avenue, 17th floor
Please note: These office hours are for the Human Resources Title IX team that handles complaints against faculty and staff.