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Georgetown University's Policy on Harassment
“Georgetown University prohibits harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin and accent, personal appearance, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, source of income, veteran’s status or other factors prohibited by federal and/or District of Columbia las (‘Protected Categories’).”
Harassment is verbal or physical conduct that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion to an individual because of a Protected Category…which serves to interfere with the party’s work or academic performance, creates a hostile educational environment, or adversely affects the individual’s academic or employment opportunities. A hostile environment exists when a reasonable person would consider the behavior to be severe or pervasive.
Faculty and staff are required to report any claims of harassment to the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA)
. However, this does not mean that students are required to file a formal complaint. You may decide which course of action you feel most comfortable with!
If you would like to file a formal harassment complaint, contact IDEAA at (202)687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.
Georgetown University's Title IX Policy
Explanation of Title IX Policy Changes, effective 8/14/2020
The University prohibits Sexual Misconduct, including unwanted conduct of a sexual nature that constitutes sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Retaliation against a victim is also prohibited.
Employees who learn of sexual assault are required to report the incident to a Title IX Coordinator within 24 hours of learning of the incident. Even if a student confides in an employee, the student is not required to file a formal complaint.
are available to provide information about on- and off-campus resources, explain the University’s formal complaint process, help individuals navigate the University’s systems, and monitor the University’s climate with respect to sexual misconduct
You can contact Georgetown’s Title IX Coordinators at (202)687-4798 or at titleixideaa@georgetown.edu.
The Office of the Student Ombuds (OSO) was created in Fall 2021 to provide an additional resource to students who have a concern or have experienced something that has negatively impacted their experience at Georgetown. The role of an Ombudsperson is multidimensional, and can include the following:
Listen objectively and impartially
Explain policies and procedures
Identify resources and options to help address issues
Provide coaching for difficult conversations
Facilitate team discussions
Conduct mediations
Additional Resources:
Department of Public Safety - campus police force
Georgetown University Transport Shuttle (GUTS) Schedule - free campus shuttle service to and from the Rosslyn and Dupont Circle Metro stations, as well as the Georgetown Law Center and University offices on Wisconsin Avenue
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