Equity Policies
We implement University policies related to discrimination, harassment and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
Fostering a culture of access, belonging and accountability.
Northwestern is committed to fostering an environment in which all members of our community are safe, secure, and free from sexual misconduct, discrimination and discriminatory harassment. Northwestern encourages anyone in our community who has been the target of, or who witnesses, sexual misconduct, discrimination, or harassment based on a protected category to report the incident to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance so that those impacted can be provided with information on available resources and options.
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All members of the Northwestern University community should be free from discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct.
The Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance (formerly named the Office of Equity) upholds Northwestern's commitment to fostering such an environment.
We implement University policies related to discrimination, harassment and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
All Northwestern employees, including student employees, are required to report any sexual misconduct, discrimination or harassment of which they become aware during the scope of their work.
We respond to all reports of sexual misconduct by investigating complaints, providing help to those who report misconduct.
We help the University maintain an inclusive environment by providing resources to help them create accessible digital assets and physical spaces on campus.
We help faculty and staff identify and analyze the diversity of their unit’s workforce, by examining hiring, promotion, retention and compensation.
Read more about our programAll members of the Northwestern community have rights and responsibilities. Learn more about reporting violations of our policies or requesting accommodations to which you may be entitled.
We train students, staff and faculty on their rights and responsibilities across topics that range from harassment prevention to creating gender-inclusive spaces.
Learn about the procedures for getting help or accommodations:
Stay informed on the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance’s newest initiatives and announcements.
The Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance has issued a statement in support of transgender rights, stating that Northwestern prohibits harassment on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
In Spring 2019, the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance ran a Campus Climate Survey to learn about student perspectives and experiences related to sexual misconduct. The information collected will be used to make recommendations for University policies and procedures.
Emily Babb named associate vice president for Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance- March 2023
Updated Title IX & Equity Policies- August 2020