Title IX States:No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
Title IX prohibits sex discrimination in all university programs and activities, including, but not limited to, admissions, recruiting, financial aid, academic programs, student services, counseling and guidance, discipline, treatment of pregnant and parenting students, class assignment, grading, recreation, athletics, housing, and employment.
The University has appointed a Title IX Coordinator to oversee its compliance with Title IX. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. The University’s Title IX Coordinator is Jennifer Quinn, Associate Dean of Student Affairs, jquinn@worcester.edu or 508-929-8243.
Learn more about Worcester State’s Title IX Coordinator.
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All Title IX policies, definitions, and violations listed for reference.
Impacted individuals have a number of reporting options available.
Details on how to go about filing a report.
Prompt action can make a difference if you’ve been assaulted.
On- and off-campus resources available to support you.
Learn more about sexual misconduct and our campus prevention efforts.
Friends and family members have an important role in providing support.
Learn how you can have a role as a bystander.
Alcohol increases the likelihood of sexual assault occurring during social interactions.
On-going training is available for faculty, staff and students.
Worcester State’s compliance with the Federal laws related to travel.
Two Acts which guide prevention, reporting and response to acts of sexual violence.
Aspects of the law for international students and scholars about immigration.
Athletics programs fall under Title IX federal regulations.
Title IX protects Pregnant & Parenting students and employees.
Accommodating students with disabilities in the Title IX Process.
Rights, resources and reporting options for those at greater risk.
The Title IX office tracks data every year.
Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination and Title IX Plan (EO Plan)
Executive order on Preventing & Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation*
Bill S.2979: An Act relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses
Worcester State Receives EVERFI Award for Commitment to Campus Safety
Worcester State University is committed to reviewing our policies, procedures and response to reports of sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking and gender based discrimination or harassment. We welcome feedback on how the University can improve the effectiveness of our campus procedures and response efforts.
Your feedback will be received by the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs/Title IX Coordinator. All new feedback submissions will also be shared and reviewed by the Sexual Misconduct Response Team (SMRT) at their next available monthly meeting.
If you want to report an incident of sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, gender based harassment or discrimination please contact the Title IX Coordinator Jen Quinn, jquinn@worcester.edu, or fill out the reporting form here.
For additional reporting options and resources (including 24/7 support and confidential resources), go to www.worcester.edu/title-ix or click here.
If you are experiencing an emergency or in immediate danger, please call University Police at 508-929-8911 or local police at 911.
In November 2023, Worcester State University conducted its first comprehensive, campus-wide Sexual Misconduct Climate Survey to help the community better understand the incidence of sexual misconduct and its impact on the university community. The survey not only meets the requirements of M.G.L. c\. 6, § 168D(e) of the Massachusetts statute, it also represents our commitment to combating sexual assault and misconduct on campus. The survey will be re-administered every two years.
2023 Sexual Misconduct Campus Climate Survey
In compliance with the requirements of Title IX, 34 C.F.R.§106.45 (b)(10)(D), Worcester State has provided training to all Title IX personnel including Title IX Coordinator, Administrative Investigator(s), Decision-Maker(s), and Facilitator(s).
In July 2020 Worcester State University became a member of the SUNY Student Conduct Institute. The SUNY SCI provides comprehensive digital training modules that Worcester State uses to train all university personnel who participate in any part of the Title IX Grievance process. The training details best practices in the investigation and conduct process that comply with applicable case law, Title IX guidance and the Clery Act. To request a detailed training transcript contact Associate Dean of Student Affairs Jennifer Quinn at jquinn@worcester.edu.
WSU Campus Training Materials: LINK
