Sexual Misconduct, Intimate Partner Violence, and Stalking Policy

The Sexual Misconduct, Intimate Partner Violence, and Stalking (Sexual Misconduct Policy) is designed to ensure equal access to the academic and professional experiences at the University of Colorado. This policy defines prohibited conduct and reporting obligations, as well as campus support services for involved parties. 

It is critical to this commitment that anyone who may have been the target of or has experienced sexual misconduct feel free to report their concerns without fear of retaliation. 

To foster a climate that encourages prevention and reporting of sexual misconduct, the university will engage in prevention efforts, educate the community, respond to all reports promptly, provide supportive measures when necessary to maintain the safety of the university environment, and recognize the inherent dignity of all individuals involved.  The university shall provide fair and equitable processes to investigate and address complaints of sexual misconduct that provide fundamental due process.

Anyone who encounters an issue or seeks guidance related to this policy should consult with the Office of Equity. University employees who are mandatory reporters (responsible employees) must promptly report sexual misconduct as further outlined in the policy.

 Sexual misconduct includes the following:

Why do we have this policy?

This policy and the required campus complaint process and procedures are intended to comply with the requirements of the following federal laws, their implementing regulations and related federal agency guidance, as well as relevant state laws and the Laws of the Regents:

• Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”);
• The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (“VAWA”);
• The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (“Clery Act”);
• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”)
• Colorado Revised Statute 24-34-402; and 
• Article 8 of the Law of the Regents