Harassment Policy

PA Program Harassment Policy

Sexual Misconduct Policy (ARC-PA Standard A3.15F,G)

Case Western Reserve University is a community based upon trust and respect for its constituent members. Sexual misconduct is a violation of that trust and respect and will not be tolerated. Members of the Case Western Reserve community, guests and visitors have the right to be free from sexual misconduct, as well as domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. All members of the community are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others. 

Sexual misconduct may involve the behavior of a person(s) regardless of the person’s gender identity or expression against a person(s) of the opposite or same gender or against a person who is transgender.

The university does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational program and in other activities operated by the university and is required by Title IX, and specifically 34 C.F.R. Part 106.9, as well as Title VII, not to discriminate in such a manner. This extends to employees of and applicants for employment or admission to the university.

This policy governs university-sponsored activities occurring both on and off university property and applies to non-university sponsored or related events that occur off university property that may have a demonstrable and significant disruptive impact on a university community member or on the campus. The work/educational environment includes, but is not limited to: offices, classrooms and clinical settings; residence halls and Greek Houses; on-campus or off-campus interactions between university community members, whether personal or virtual; and all university-sponsored activities, programs, or events (including off-campus activities such as international travel programs).

Sexual Harassment/Sexual Misconduct Policy

Sexual Misconduct Reporting Procedures

Title IX Policy (ARC-PA Standard A3.15F,G)

Title IX Policy File Report

The university does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational program and in other activities operated by the university and is required by Title IX, and specifically 34 C.F.R. Part 106.9, as well as Title VII, not to discriminate in such a manner. This extends to employees of and applicants for employment or admission to the university. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator for the university or to the Assistant Secretary for the Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Education.

Title IX Policy and Reporting Process for Students

Case Western Reserve University has a designated Title IX Coordinator to oversee all aspects of sexual misconduct reports, investigations, and prevention and education programs. The university encourages individuals who experienced sexual misconduct to report it to the Office of Equity or one of the Designated Reporting Representatives.  The Office of Equity has prepared a flow chart of the University response to student disclosure of sexual misconduct, intimate partner violence or stalking available.

The university expects and encourages students to report incidents of sexual misconduct to one of the Designated Reporting Representatives.  

Reports of Sexual Misconduct Against Students, Staff, Faculty, and Third Parties:

Report to: The Office of Equity

Location: 11111 Euclid Ave.
Thwing Center, Suite 318
Cleveland, Ohio 44106

Phone: 216.368.3066

Email: equity@case.edu

Discrimination Policy (ARC-PA Standard A3.15F,G)

Case Western Reserve University admits students of any race, religion, age, sex, color, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and national or ethnic origin to all the rights and privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the university. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, color, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or national or ethnic origin in administering its educational policies, admission policies, employment, promotion and compensation policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other university-administered programs.

Discrimination Policy for Students Website

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement:

Case Western Reserve University does not discriminate in recruitment, employment, or policy administration on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, color, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, or status as a disabled veteran or other protected veteran under U.S. federal law. In addition, the university expects all employees, students, vendors and associates to comply with the policy of non-discrimination. The university intends to maintain an environment free of sexual harassment and will not tolerate any form of harassment of its employees, faculty or students. Retaliation against persons raising concerns about discrimination, sexual harassment or harassment of any kind is prohibited and will constitute separate grounds for disciplinary action up to and including discharge or expulsion from the university.

Reviewed and updated by PA Program 3/1/2020