Title IX

The United States Department of Education (DOE) mandates that institutions comply with specific requirements under Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972. Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex. NewSchool of Architecture & Design is committed to providing a safe educational and working environment for its students, faculty, staff, and other members of the university community.

NewSchool of Architecture & Design believes that all members of the University community should be free from all acts of sexual misconduct, including sexual assault, sexual harassment and discrimination, sexual exploitation, relationship violence, and stalking. All members of the NewSchool community and all visitors, regardless of sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression are advised that any sexual misconduct by any student, employee, or third party is prohibited. Any attempt to commit sexual misconduct, or to assist or willfully encourage any such act, is a violation of this Policy. Sexual misconduct is contrary to the basic values of NewSchool, which include promoting a sense of community, fostering learning, instilling integrity, and achieving excellence. NewSchool is committed to providing for the prompt and equitable resolution of all complaints of sexual misconduct.

This Policy applies to all complaints of sexual misconduct in NewSchool’s education programs and activities. It prohibits conduct that: occurs on campus or other University property; occurs in connection with NewSchool’s educational programs or activities, whether on or off-campus; or otherwise affects the University community. This Policy prohibits sexual misconduct by all third parties (including but not limited to visitors, guests, volunteers and contractors) on NewSchool’s campuses and during university activities. It also applies to applicants for admission to, or employment with, NewSchool.