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Equity, Title IX & Reporting Options

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JWU’s Office of Institutional Equity (OIE), rooted in the Wildcat Way, is dedicated to upholding the university’s mission and guiding principles. We take pride in our work, knowing the issues we address require the courage and character of every individual in our community. OIE oversees the university’s efforts to comply with Title IX and federal and state laws prohibiting illegal discrimination and harassment.

OIE is a resource for all members of the JWU community and is committed to upholding an educational and employment environment where respect, responsibility and integrity are not just ideals but also are reflected in everyday actions. We:

  • Collaborate with departments to identify, resolve and mitigate equity-related issues, promoting fairness and inclusion across the university.
  • Serve as a trusted resource for individuals to report concerns related to violations of law or university policy, including illegal harassment or discrimination, Title IX concerns, sexual misconduct and relationship violence.
  • Provide and coordinate training on topics such as nondiscrimination, sexual misconduct and relationship violence and reinforce our shared commitment to ethical behavior and community well-being.
  • Identify and implement measures to manage institutional risk, helping JWU maintain a respectful and welcoming environment for all.

Resources & Policies

Please be sure that you are familiar with applicable university policies, procedures and resources, including the following:

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Reporting Options

All JWU community members should be aware of Reporting Options.

How to File a Discrimination or Harassment Report

Any employee, student or applicant for employment or admission who is aware or believes that such person has witnessed or been subjected to any form of unlawful discrimination or harassment (including sexual harassment or sexual assault) may make a complaint. Choose one of the following:

How to File a Report on Fraud, Theft or Violation of Law or University Policy

If you know of or suspect fraud, theft or another violation of law or university policy, please submit a report. Reports should be factual, made in good faith, and contain as much specific information as possible. Written reports are encouraged to support a clear understanding of the issues. Anonymous and oral reports are accepted.

Review JWU’s Policy Governing Reporting Misconduct & Whistleblowing (PDF) — this policy does not authorize an individual to conduct any investigative procedures or obtain evidence for which such individual does not have a right to access. An individual who makes a good faith complaint will be protected against retaliation. JWU employees may not retaliate against a whistleblower. Choose one of the following:

  • Call and leave a message at 833-JWU-LINE (833-598-5463), using this list of questions (18K PDF). The telephone line is not answered; however, this line is checked every business day. If you want to leave an anonymous message on the JWU Reporting Hotline please dial *67 plus the hotline telephone number (*67-401-383-7026) to block your caller ID before leaving your message.
  • Email jwureport@jwu.edu, using this list of questions (18K PDF)
  • Submit an online Confidential Report, the preferred method, below:

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Title IX Coordinator

JWU’s Title IX Coordinator’s details are as follows:

  • Matthias Rubekeil, JD, Title IX coordinator, Wales Hall, 8 Abbott Park Place, Providence, RI 02903 | 401-598-2703

Any person who is aware or believes that such person has witnessed or been subjected to any form of unlawful gender discrimination or harassment (including sexual harassment, sexual assault and relationship violence) may make a report to the Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator is a trained and neutral resource, and can take your report, provide you with resources and answer questions about university policy.

Contact the Title IX Coordinator in order to:

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Title IX

Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against any person, on the basis of sex, by any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance, and prohibits exclusion of any person, on the basis of sex, from participating in or being denied the benefits of any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

Title IX states that: “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.”

Title IX applies to institutions that receive federal financial assistance from the Department of Education, including state and local educational agencies.

A recipient may not retaliate against any person for opposing conduct that violates Title IX or making charges, testifying, or participating in any complaint action under Title IX.

More about Title IX at JWU

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Contact Our Team

JWU’s Office of Institutional Equity is a resource for all members of the JWU community. Contact us if you have questions or need guidance for a specific situation.

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