Title IX prohibits several types of sex-based harassment. Sexual harassment is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, such as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual misconduct has various forms of sexual harassment which include but are not limited to; non-consensual sexual contact, non-consensual sexual intercourse, intimate partner violence and stalking. Gender-based harassment is another form of sex-based harassment and refers to unwelcome conduct based on an individual’s actual or perceived sex, including harassment based on gender identity or nonconformity with sex stereotypes, and not necessarily involving conduct of a sexual nature. All of these types of sex-based harassment are forms of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX.
Who is covered under Title IX?
Students
Faculty
Staff
EWU Campers
Contractors
Visitors
Volunteers
Conduct covered under Title IX
All sex / gender discrimination
Sex/Gender-Based Bullying
Sex/Gender-Based Hazing
Retaliation
Sexual Harassment
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)
Stalking
Non-Consensual Sexual Contact
Non-Consensual Sexual Intercourse
When is it covered under Title IX
Whenever EWU policy says
Conduct occurred on any university property EWU controls or owns
Conduct occurred during any EWU sponsored event / program
Off-campus conduct that causes a discriminatory impact on campus
Understanding the different types of sex discrimination
Review the Resources for definitions.