General FAQ

Title IX is a federal statute that prohibits, among other things, sexual harassment in education. The Office of Title IX encompasses both Title IX and non-Title IX nonconsensual, sexual misconduct:

• Quid pro quo sexual harassment
• Sexual assault/sexual violence
• Dating violence
• Domestic violence
• Stalking
• Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment (Examples: unwelcome touching, sexual jokes, leering, sexual comments, sexually staring at a person’s body)

• Chicago: Counseling Services, Health Services
• Michigan: Dr. John Restum

*Confidential Resources ARE NOT designated reporters. They do not have an obligation to report to the Title IX Office

Title IX Prohibited Conduct

Any Prohibited Conduct under Section VI.1 of Moody’s Title IX policy (see pages 7-9). Includes hostile environment sexual harassment that must be severe, pervasive, AND objectively offensive.

Non-Title IX Prohibited Conduct

Any Prohibited Conduct under Section VI.2 of Moody’s Title IX policy (see pages 9-12). Includes hostile environment sexual harassment that must be severe, persistent, OR pervasive.

• Retaliation may include intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination against anyone involved in Moody’s Title IX process.
• Retaliation may be committed by the Respondent, Complainant or any other individual or group of individuals.

*If you feel a crime has been committed, please contact local law enforcement or 911