Title IX

Sexual Misconduct Policy

Haverford is committed to ensuring that all members of the College community have a learning and working environment that is free from Sexual Misconduct as well as related Retaliation.

Haverford encourages individuals who have been affected by Sexual Misconduct and/or Retaliation to promptly make a Report using any of the reporting options described in this Policy. Haverford will respond promptly and equitably to all Reports of Sexual Misconduct and/or Retaliation, and will take appropriate steps to eliminate the behavior, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects.

General Rules of Application

This Policy is intended to meet the College’s obligations under Title IX; the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (“Clery Act”), as amended by the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (“VAWA”), with respect to its application to sex-based misconduct; and other applicable law and regulations.

Consistent with Title IX requirements, Haverford does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its Education Programs or Activities (including in admissions and employment). College community members have the right to be free from all forms of sexual harassment and violence. All College community members are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others. The College has zero tolerance for sexual misconduct, and this Policy applies to all employees and students. Non-members of the campus community who engage in discriminatory actions within College programs or on College property are not under the jurisdiction of this policy, but can be subject to actions that limit their access and/or involvement with College programs as the result of their misconduct.

Reports of Sexual Misconduct committed by any student or employee (including faculty and staff) of the Haverford community will be resolved according to the procedures outlined in this Policy, unless otherwise noted.

Non-Discrimination in Application

The requirements and protections of this Policy apply equally regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or other protected classes covered by federal or state law. All requirements and protections are equitably provided to individuals regardless of such status or status as a Complainant, Respondent, or Witness. Individuals who wish to file a complaint about this Policy or processes set forth herein may contact the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights using contact information available at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr.