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General Nondiscrimination Statement
The University of Baltimore is committed to providing a working and learning environment, free from all types of discrimination prohibited by State and Federal laws, including discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. State and Federal laws prohibiting discrimination on these bases include, but are not limited to: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 as amended ("Title IX"); Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and Title 20 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
Title IX prohibits sex discrimination and provides, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” The University’s requirement not to discriminate on the basis of sex extends to admission and employment.
The University has implemented policies prohibiting discrimination on these bases and procedures for resolving complaints of discrimination. Inquiries or complaints regarding sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX, including Sexual Harassment and Other Sexual Misconduct should be directed immediately to the Title IX coordinator, Tiwana Barnes. Inquiries or complaints regarding Title IX may also be directed to the Assistant Secretary for the Department of Education. The local Office of Civil Rights for the Department of Education is located at:
The Office of Civil Rights, Philadelphia Office
U.S. Department of Education
The Wanamaker Building, Suite 515
100 Penn Square East
Philadelphia, PA 19107-3323
OCR.Philadelphia@ed.gov
Please visit the Sexual Harassment and Other Sexual Misconduct Policy for a listing of other external offices that accept and review complaints of sex discrimination.
Inquiries or complaints regarding other forms of discrimination, such as complaints of discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or other legally protected characteristics should be directed immediately to the following offices:
For inquiries or complaints against students, contact:
Llatetra Esters
Office of Student Support
Academic Center, Room 112
1420 N. Charles St.
studentsupport@ubalt.edu
Please see the Non-Discrimination Policy and Procedures – Complaints against students
For inquiries or complaints against faculty or staff, contact:
Sally Reed
Office of Human Resources
Charles Royal Building, 3rd Floor
1319 N. Charles St.
410.837.5410
sreed@ubalt.edu
Please see the Non-Discrimination Policy and Procedures – Complaints against non-students
Oversight of Sexual Harassment and Other Sexual Misconduct Complaints
As part of UBalt’s commitment, and in compliance with applicable law and policy, the University has designated a Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator has the primary responsibility for coordinating the University’s efforts related to the intake, investigation, resolution, and implementation of Supportive Measures to stop, remediate, and prevent discrimination, harassment, and retaliation prohibited under this policy. The Title IX Coordinator manages the Title IX Team and acts with independence and authority free from bias and conflicts of interest. Inquiries about the application of Title IX to the University may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, the Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, or both.
| Read the Sexual Harassment and Other Sexual Misconduct Policy . |
| The UBalt Sexual Assault Campus Climate Survey was administered by the Schaefer Center for Public Policy at the University of Baltimore in 2016. |
University of Baltimore
Title IX Coordinator
Tiwana Barnes
Title IX Coordinator
Title IX Coordinator and Director of DEI
Office of Government Relations
1420 N. Charles St., Room 337
410.837.5020
tbarnes@ubalt.edu
The Title IX Team Members:
Pavan Purswani
Title IX Investigator
Associate Director Specialist
Office of Student Support
1420 N. Charles Street, AC, Room 112
410.837.4755
T9@ubalt.edu
2022 Training Materials
Sally Reed
Title IX Deputy Coordinator
Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Office of Human Resources
1420 N. Charles Street, AC, Room 337
410.837.4088
T9@ubalt.edu
2022 Training Materials
David Elliott
Title IX Investigator
Employee Relations
Office of Human Resources
1319 N. Charles St., Third Floor
410.837.5746
T9@ubalt.edu
2022 Training Materials
Llatetra Esters
Title IX Deputy Coordinator
Dean of Students
Office of Student Support
1420 N. Charles Street, AC, Room 112
410.837.5429
T9@ubalt.edu
2022 Training Materials
Individuals with inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may also contact:
Office of Civil Rights, Philadelphia Office
U.S. Department of Education
The Wanamaker Building
100 Penn Square East, Suite 515
Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-3323
Telephone: 215.656.8541
Fax: 215.656.8605; TDD: 800.877.8339
Email: OCR.Philadelphia@ed.gov
Confidential Resources
Unless there is a lawful basis for disclosure, such as reported child abuse or an imminent risk to health or safety, confidentiality applies when persons seek services from the following resources:
Student Assistance Program
800.327.2251
https://portal.BHSonline.com
Username: UBALT
Resources for Pregnant Students
Office of Student Support
Guidance Resources for Employees
855.410.7628
www.guidanceresources.com
Organization ID: USMEAP
Support for Parties Involved
The University is aware that the parties involved, or witness to, a Prohibited Conduct may be uncertain, confused, or unaware of certain procedures or investigative processes available to them and possibly unfamiliar with the medical, emotional, trauma, and counseling support groups and services that are available.
In order to provide resources and to help alleviate the concerns of involved individuals, services are available that can provide support to individuals or witnesses through the various processes or services.
An individual having the need for assistance or information may at any time contact the following local crisis centers for sexual assault and intimate partner violence. Each has trained advocates who offer confidential support and information.
Available Off-Campus Resources
TurnAround, Inc. (Rape Crisis Center)
24-hour Helpline: 443.279.0379
www.turnaroundinc.org/
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1.800.799.SAFE (7233)
RAINN National Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline
800.656.Hope (4673)
https://www.rainn.org/
House of Ruth (Intimate Partner Violence)
24-hour Legal Clinic: 1.888.880.7884
24-hour Hotline: 410.889.7884
Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)
Statewide Sexual Assault Information and Referral Helpline: 1.800.983.RAPE (4673)
https://mcasa.org/
Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence Statewide Helpline
1.800.MD.HELPS (3577)
Medical Attention, Hospitals Offering a SAFE Exam (Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence)
Campus personnel will cooperate to assist a victim of Prohibited Conduct to obtain appropriate medical attention, including providing assistance to summon emergency personnel for transportation to the nearest designated hospital.
Greater Baltimore Medical Center - Emergency Room
Mercy Hospital -
Mercy Medical Center's Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE)
Mercy Hospital - Emergency Room
(ask for FNE/SAFE Nurse)
443.849.2225
410.332.9494
410.332.9477
Criminal Reporting and Court Remedies
University of Baltimore Safety and Security
Baltimore City/County Police
Sexual Assault Legal Institute
Baltimore City Protection Order Advocacy & Representation Project
Baltimore County Protection Order Advocacy & Representation Project
410.837.4444
911
877.496.7254
410.783.0377
410.887.3162
Off-campus service providers’ views, opinions, representations, programs and services are solely the responsibility and obligation of the service provider. The University of Baltimore assumes no liability for services rendered through off-campus programs. Please be sure to visit the website for Off-Campus Services for the most updated availability.
In addition, the following web pages may provide important guidance:
- Dept. of Education, May 6, 2020, Title IX Regulations Addressing Sexual Harassment
- Dept. of Education, Dear Colleague, Sept. 22, 2017
- Dept. of Education, Question and Answer on Campus Sexual Assault, Sept. 22, 2017
- Dept. of Education, OCR, Revised Sexual Harassment Guidance (Jan. 19, 2001)
- Department of Education, Dear Colleague on Sexual Harassment (Jan. 25, 2006)
- University System of Maryland Policy on Sexual Misconduct
- University of Baltimore Policy on Sexual Harassment and Other Sexual Misconduct
- Maryland law, written policies on sexual assault required
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