Title IX Office

Title IX defines Sexual Harassment as conduct based on sex that satisfies one or more of the following:

1. Quid pro quo – an employee of the respondent conditioning the provision of an aid, benefit or service of the respondent on an individual’s participation in sexual conduct;
2. Unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to the recipient’s education program or activity; or
3. “Sexual assault” as defined in 20 U.S.C. 1092(f)(6)(A)(v), “dating violence” as defined in 34 U.S.C. 12291(a)(10), “domestic violence” as defined in 34 U.S.C. 12291(a)(8), or “stalking” as defined in 34 U.S.C. 12291(a)(30).

Any student, faculty, staff member or visitor to the campus who has experienced, witnessed or has knowledge of gender-based harassment and/or discrimination, or other forms of sexual misconduct (dating violence, domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault) should report the incident immediately to the Office of Title IX using the Sexual Harassment Reporting Form. Reports may also be made to Police and Public Safety, the director of Student Conduct or the CARE Team. For crimes that are not sexual violence, use the Campus Incident Reporting Form.

Upon receiving a report, the Title IX and Clery Compliance Director will promptly provide the individual with a written explanation of their rights and available options. This includes information about supportive measures (such as academic accommodations, counseling services or changes to housing or class schedules) and a clear explanation of the university’s complaint resolution procedures. This ensures that individuals understand the available resources and the steps they may take moving forward.

The welfare of students is a priority at UNC Pembroke. The university encourages students, faculty and staff to assist others in need, which often includes reporting incidents of sexual misconduct to university officials.

We recognize that survivors and witnesses/bystanders may hesitate to report because they fear being disciplined for unrelated policy violations, such as underage drinking or drug use at the time of the incident. To remove this barrier and encourage support for those in need, the university offers limited immunity from certain policy violations connected to the reported incident.

Although policy violations cannot be entirely disregarded, UNC Pembroke prioritizes education over punishment in these cases, providing educational options rather than disciplinary action for those who come forward to assist others.

At UNC Pembroke, policies and regulations provide an independent framework to protect employees, visitors and students from sexual harassment in any educational program or activity.

In compliance with the 2020 Title IX regulations set forth by the U.S. Department of Education, all materials used to train the Title IX Coordinator, Campus Investigator, hearing and appellate officers, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process will be available below.

• OCR Webinar: Title IX Regulations Addressing Sexual Harassment | YouTube
• OCR Webinar on Due Process Protections Under the New Title IX Regulations | YouTube
• ATIXA Association of Title IX Administrators
• SUNY The State University of New York's Student Conduct Institute
• 2022 Title IX & Clery Training for Hearing Boards
• 2022 Title IX & Clery Training for Advisors

The following resources provide additional detailed information about Title IX, including rights, reporting options and available support services. These links are intended to help students, faculty and staff understand the protections Title IX offers and how to access assistance when needed.

Campus Safety
Your Rights Under Title IX
The Pregnant Scholar
Annual Security & Fire Report
Daily Crime & Fire Log