Sexual Misconduct and Harassment Response and Prevention
As a Catholic university sponsored by the Conference for Mercy Higher Education and the Sisters of Mercy, Saint Xavier affirms the basic human dignity of all persons, including the right to be free from harassment and discrimination on the basis of sex or gender. In support of this fundamental belief, and in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the University prohibits discrimination in all educational programs and activities on the basis of sex and gender.
Programs and activities protected under Title IX include academic programs, admissions, athletics, financial aid, housing, career services, counseling and health services, student activities and employment.
View or print the full Interim Policy on Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Nondiscrimination (PDF).
What Does Title IX DO?
Title IX prohibits:
- Sex or gender discrimination
- Sexual harassment
- Sexual violence
- Retaliation for filing a complaint
Examples of prohibited behavior include:
- Unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature
- Physical assault or coerced sexual activity
- Pressure or demand for sexual favors
- Obscene phone calls, gestures, texts or email
How Do I File a Complaint?
Any student who believes they have been subjected to any of the above behaviors from another student, faculty or staff member, or third party affiliated with 青楼传媒, may file a report:
- with any responsible 青楼传媒 employee;
- with the 青楼传媒 Department of Public Safety (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year);
- with a member of the Title IX program staff (listed below); or
- with an .
Title IX Program Staff
Title IX Role | Name | 青楼传媒 Role/Title | 青楼传媒 Office Location | 青楼传媒 Office Phone | 青楼传媒 Email |
Title IX Coordinator | Dr. Keith O'Neill | Dean of Students | Warde Academic Center, L-103 | 773-298-3123 | koneillFREE青楼传媒 |
Deputy Title IX Coordinators | Kenyan Alston (for student-athletes) | Director of Athletics | Shannon Athletic & Convocation Center | 773-298-3101 | kalstonFREE青楼传媒 |
Oriana Flores | Student Relations Specialist | Warde Academic Center, L-103 | 773-298-3123 | ofloresFREE青楼传媒 | |
Gerry Horan (for employees) | Director of Human Resources | Human Resources Building | 773-298-3450 | ghoranFREE青楼传媒 | |
Brian Hotzfield | Vice President for Enrollment | Warde Academic Center, S-401 | 773-298-3096 | hotzfieldFREE青楼传媒 | |
Katy Thompson | Vice President for Student Life | Warde Academic Center, L-103 | 773-298-3123 | thompsonFREE青楼传媒 |
At any time, any person is welcome to . This report is immediately routed to the 青楼传媒 Dean of Students Office.