Safety and Well-being for all Members of the KU Community
As a One University office, we are committed to being an institution that is free from discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and related retaliation.
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We strive for a campus where greater fairness, care, and belonging are integrated into our learning and workplace practices and all have opportunities to meet their academic and professional goals.
Our Office
The Office of Civil Rights & Title IX (OCRTIX) responds to reports of harassment and discrimination; assesses and responds to the impact of harm; engages in supportive, educational, and harm prevention outreach; supports pregnant and parenting students; oversees Clery Act, Stop Campus Hazing Act, and Drug-Free Schools and Community Act compliance; and participates in other federal and state compliance related efforts.
Responding to Harassment, Discrimination, Sexual Violence, and Related Retaliation
OCRTIX acts on reports related to harassment and discrimination based on 16 protected classes (race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information). We also act on reports related to sexual misconduct, sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking. If anyone experiences related retaliation, we also take action on those reports.
Report an Incident
Whether against you or someone else, report incidents of sexual misconduct, discrimination, harassment, dating/domestic violence, stalking, or retaliation.
Assessing and Responding to Impact, Building Belonging
We assess the overall impact of reported incidents, track patterns on campus, and respond with education, information, responsive conversations, and more. Our team works to enhance the sense of belonging across KU's campuses and instructional sites for each Jayhawk to thrive.
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Students
Title IX and other laws afford rights to pregnant and parenting students.
Engaging in Outreach
OCRTIX is proud to provide educational materials to meet the specific and dynamic needs of the campus community.
Administering the Clery Act
Providing the campus community with timely, accurate and complete information about crime and the safety of campus.
Clery related resources
A One University Office
As a One University Office, the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX (formerly "Institutional Opportunity and Access" and "Equal Opportunity and Academic Compliance") serves all KU campuses, instructional sites, and anywhere KU's educational environment exists; from the Lawrence, Edwards, and Medical Center campuses, to instructional sites in Juniper Gardens, Topeka, and more. We can also assist the KU community when they are engaged in educational and university-sponsored work outside our physical campuses, like study abroad trips, clinical rotations, and conferences.