Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Policy

Elon University strives to provide a safe environment for the campus community and support the institution’s educational mission at all times. Elon University does not tolerate acts of sexual harassment, gender-based violence, sexual misconduct, and sex and/or gender-based discrimination. All members of our community are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects personal integrity and a respect for others. Elon University recognizes the serious and negative impacts sexual and gender-based violence and harassment have on individuals and the university community. To that end, the university endeavors to eliminate and prevent them and address their effects. This policy outlines how the university receives, investigates, responds to, and resolves complaints of sexual harassment, interpersonal violence, sexual misconduct, and sex and/or gender-based discrimination as defined herein whether occurring on or off campus regardless of whether the respondent, as defined in this policy, is a student, faculty member, staff, or third party.

Students, staff, and faculty are strongly encouraged to report all instances of sexual harassment, interpersonal violence, sexual misconduct, and sex and/or gender-based discrimination to Elon University Campus Safety and Police or the Title IX Coordinator. Additional reporting choices, including a list of confidential options, can be found in Reporting and Resources. When an allegation of sexual misconduct and gender-based violence is brought to the attention of an appropriate university official, protective and other remedial measures will be used to reasonably ensure that such conduct ends, is not repeated, and the effects on the complainant and community are remedied, including outcomes when a respondent is found to have violated this policy.

Consistent with Elon’s Notice of Non-Discrimination, as explained more fully below, the university prohibits all forms of sexual harassment, interpersonal violence, sexual misconduct, and sex and/or gender-based discrimination committed against employees, students, or third parties, as well as retaliation.