Title IX Process

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With the move into the new Office of Equity and Inclusion, Title IX processes are being updated to ensure that students are more connected to the process and cases are handled more efficiently. UMBC has also updated their Sexual Misconduct policy in response to recent changes from the University System of Maryland (USM).

Currently In Progress

Update the Title IX Policy
Complete
Create case manager position within Title IX
Complete
  • As part of the new Office of Equity and Inclusion (see Campus Structure), UMBC has hired a Training and Case Manager. This role serves both reporting and responding parties and will ensure steady communication throughout the Title IX process
In Progress
  • Updates pending.
Update reporting process
Complete
  • Title IX Reporting Form is now live online. If you need to make a Title IX report, please go to the form. If you need resources, please refer to our resources page.
Title IX Coordinator should more effectively track data and communicate said data to campus annually
In Progress
  • The online reporting form (see above) will improve the Title IX office’s ability to track reports from the campus community. This new data will allow the Title IX Coordinator to analyze for patterns, training opportunities, and process improvement
Title IX Coordinator should meet more regularly with various campus constituencies
In Progress
  • The Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) has created the Inclusion Council, a committee of 28 members from across campus. The Inclusion Council has been given the charge of providing advice and guidance from a variety of perspectives to OEI, to act as ambassadors for the office across campus, and to provide a venue for discussion of issues as they arise. The Council will hold monthly joint meetings with the University Steering Committee (USC) and the Campus Equity Advisory Council (CEAC), a subcommittee of the USC.
Board of Review process changes
To Be Addressed
Investigation process changes
To Be Addressed
Investigation report process changes
To Be Addressed
Outcome report process changes
To Be Addressed
Enhance tracking and communications of Title IX process for reporting and responding parties
Complete
  • The online reporting form (see above) has improved communications between the campus community and Title IX staff.
  • OEI has hired a Training/Case manager. This person serves both the reporting and responding parties and ensures steady communication throughout the Title IX process.
In Progress
  • Updates pending.
Reconsider the compelled disclosure policy
To Be Addressed
Adhere to Obama-era guidance should new administration issue updated rules
To Be Addressed