Title IX
Title IX
“We all play a vital role in carrying out the University’s commitment to providing
a positive and safe learning, teaching and working environment for our community.”
~Ted Mitchell, M.D., Chancellor
Safe Campus Commitment
All students, staff, faculty, and third parties are stronlgy encouraged to promptly
report any incidents of sexual misconduct. To report an incident, please use the
online form, below.
Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assault/Sexual Misconduct Reporting Form
COMPLETING THIS REPORT DOES NOT SUBSTITUTE FILING A REPORT WITH THE POLICE. TO REPORT
AN EMERGENCY OR IF YOU ARE REPORTING AN INCIDENT THAT POSES AN IMMINENT RISK OF HARM
TO A PERSON(S) OR PROPERTY, DIAL 9-1-1.
This form should be used only to report concerns pertaining to possible violations
of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Sexual Harassment, Sexual
Assault, Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Policy such as gender based discrimination,
dating violence, domestic violence, hostile environment, sexual assault, nonconsensual
sexual contact, sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, stalking, retaliation, or
other forms of sexual misconduct. Upon receipt of a report, TTUHSC will review the
matter and, if necessary, conduct an investigation and take appropriate steps to stop
and remedy prohibited conduct in accordance with TTUHSC’s policies.
TTUHSC respects the sensitivity of the information that may be included in this form
and will make reasonable efforts to protect the privacy of those involved, in accordance
with applicable state and federal law, while balancing the need to gather information
to address the incident and take steps to eliminate prohibited conduct to protect
individuals and the greater TTUHSC community. If you wish, you may file an anonymous
complaint; however, please note that anonymity in reporting may greatly limit TTUHSC's
ability to address your concern. To speak with a counselor in confidence regarding
an incident, staff and faculty may contact the TTUHSC Employee Assistance Program
and students may contact the Program of Assistance for Students. Both can be reached
at 806-743-1327.
TTUHSC prohibits any type of retaliation of any kind against persons reporting misconduct
or any person’s participation in the complaint or investigation process.
If you would like to speak to someone about completing this report form, please contact
Title IX Coordinator, titleixcoordinator@ttuhsc.edu, at 806-743-9861.
Please note that submissions using this form may not be reviewed outside of normal
business hours.
Members of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) community of students, faculty and staff, guests and visitors have the right to be free from all forms of sex/gender harassment, discrimination and misconduct, examples of which can include acts of sexual violence, sexual harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. All members of the campus community are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others.
In accordance with Title IX, TTUHSC will not discriminate in its employment or student admissions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a protected veteran.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is committed to providing a positive and safe learning, teaching and working environment for our community. To ensure this commitment, students, faculty and staff are expected to attend Title IX required training and review the information provided on the TTUHSC Title IX website. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to the TTUHSC Title IX Coordinator.