Title IX

The New School is committed to creating and sustaining an environment where students, faculty, and staff can study, work, and thrive unhampered by discrimination or harassment. This website intends to raise awareness and provide information, support, and resources to anyone in the community seeking assistance and education.

This website can offer assistance to community members affected by sexual harassment or any other form of sexual violence, regardless of whether any formal administrative or criminal process is initiated.

Included in the resources are on- and off-campus medical and counseling services, academic and housing support, referrals to legal and confidential advocacy organizations, and assistance with visas and immigration, transportation, financial aid matters, and more. Please click the Exit button on the page for a quick and easy exit.

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.

Title IX Training Resources

• Jeanne Clery Act
• Title IX Training
• Title IX Investigator Training
• The Final Rule: Title IX Hearing in a New Era
• SUNY Student Conduct Institute Title IX Training