天美影视传媒

May 6, 2020

The U.S Department of Education posted听 on May 6, 2020, to go into effect on August 14, 2020. The new rules have maintained most of the elements from the proposed regulations (see UW鈥檚 response from January 2019), while also including new and amended language.

The Department of Education鈥檚 website includes an and summary of , and University personnel are working now to complete a thorough analysis of the over 2000-page final rule document. Additional information will be posted on the Title IX website听over the coming weeks providing an overview of our analysis, the likely impact at UW, and opportunities to give input on the University鈥檚 implementation of the new regulations.

While we were hopeful that the Department of Education would incorporate more of the feedback provided during the notice-and-comment period, the 天美影视传媒 will not lessen our commitment to addressing sexual violence, sexual harassment, stalking, and other forms of sexual misconduct. We will continue to respond to these harmful behaviors 鈥� through a variety of appropriate and equitable mechanisms 鈥� and we will proceed with new and current University-wide education and prevention initiatives focused on creating and maintaining a culture that does not tolerate violence or harassment.

December 16, 2019

There is speculation that the Department of Education will be releasing final Title IX rules early in 2020. If and when final rules are released, the Office of the Title IX Coordinator will work quickly to review and provide a general overview of the rules and implementation timeline. We will also schedule and announce opportunities to come together as a community to discuss the final rules and their potential impact on University policies and procedures.

The 听were posted in the Federal Register in November of 2018 and received over 100,000 comments during the notice and comment period, including a detailed response from the UW.

October 29, 2019

Join us for a conversation about the community impacts of sexual assault, sexual harassment and other forms of sexual misconduct. What rights, resources and options are available to people who have experienced sexual misconduct? What can bystanders do to intervene and prevent harm? What happens during a University investigation? How can we better support the individuals and communities who are impacted by sexual assault, sexual harassment and other forms of sexual misconduct? Please come with questions, ideas and a willingness to engage and listen.

UW Bothell Conversation
Thursday, November 7, 1:30 鈥� 2:30 pm, UW1-220

UW Seattle Conversations
Friday, November 8, 12:30 听鈥� 1:30 pm, Alder Hall Auditorium
Tuesday, November 12, 11:30 鈥� 12:30 pm, Alder Hall Auditorium

UW Tacoma Conversation
Thursday, November 14, 12:30 鈥� 1:30 pm, Keystone 102 (Carwein Auditorium)

March 19, 2019

The 天美影视传媒 has submitted a response to the proposed Title IX regulations and is now preparing for what comes next. Title IX community conversations are scheduled for all three campuses and will include available updates about the federal rule-making process, UW Title IX initiatives around prevention and response, and ideas for providing ongoing student input on Title IX issues.

Join us for Title IX community conversation:

UW Seattle
Monday, April 8, 3 p.m. 鈥� 4 p.m.
Alder Hall Auditorium

Tuesday, April 9, 3 p.m. 鈥� 4 p.m.
Health Sciences T-625

UW Tacoma
Friday, April 12, 2 p.m. 鈥� 3 p.m.
Cherry Parks – CP 206C

UW Bothell
Monday, April 15, 3 p.m. 鈥� 4 p.m.
UW1 – 361

January 28, 2019

The U.S. Department of Education posted听听in the Federal Register on November 29, 2018. The 天美影视传媒 has analyzed these proposed rules, solicited input from the UW community, and has submitted a detailed response.

Additional updates, including opportunities for input and discussion, will be posted here as we learn more about the Department鈥檚 response to the input received during this comment period.

December 8, 2018

The U.S. Department of Education posted in the Federal Register on November 29, 2018. This initiated a notice and comment period with comments due to the Department of Education on or before January 28, 2019.

Attend a 2019 UW discussion forum

Title IX discussion forums will include an overview of key content in the proposed regulations, how the proposed rules could impact UW policy, procedure, and protocol, and an opportunity for Q&A and open discussion.

UW Seattle
Monday, January 14, 3 p.m. 鈥� 4 p.m.
Allen Auditorium

UW Seattle
Tuesday, January 15, 3 p.m. 鈥� 4 p.m.
South Campus Center SCC 301

UW Tacoma
Wednesday, January 16, 12:30 p.m. 鈥� 1:20 p.m.
MAT 214

UW Bothell – please听note time and location change
Thursday, January 17, 12:00 – 1:30pm
UW1 鈥� 280 (Rose Room)

Provide written feedback

Any individual can provide feedback to the Department of Education. Go to and click on the 鈥淐omment Now!鈥� button.

The UW as an institution will be providing feedback during the comment period. As a member of the University community, we welcome anything you’d like us to consider as we develop UW’s institutional response.

This input survey is now closed.

Background

The U.S. Department of Education released proposed on Nov. 16, 2018, which were published in the Federal Register on November 29, 2018. This initiated a 60-day notice and comment period with comments due to the Department of Education on or before January 28, 2019. The Department will consider the comments received and either move forward with finalizing the rules or revise the proposed rules and open them for additional comment.

The University is conducting a full analysis of the proposed regulations and their potential impact on UW processes and protocols.

The UW student conduct code currently provides for a fair and equitable process. In addition to equitable processes, the UW provides support and resources鈥攊ncluding confidential advocates and support measures鈥攖o anyone who has experienced sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking or other sexual misconduct. Respondent resource staff are available to any UW student who is alleged to have violated the student conduct code.

To learn more about the proposed regulations, including how they could impact UW policy, procedure and protocol鈥攁nd to provide input regarding how Title IX is implemented at the UW鈥攑lease plan to attend one of the Title IX discussion forums listed above.

While the news from the Department of Education is significant, and many within our University community have expressed concern, the UW reaffirms our deep commitment to preventing and addressing sexual assault, sexual harassment and all forms of sexual misconduct and will continue to advance our Title IX mission of promoting educational access and advancing gender equity.