The College of Engineering is committed to prohibit discrimination based on protected characteristics. Here you will find resources for those who experience incidents of discrimination, harassment or sexual misconduct.
If you encounter or suspect an incident of discrimination, harassment or sexual misconduct
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UW-affiliated resources
SafeCampus
Anonymously discuss safety and well-being concerns for yourself or others. SafeCampus is available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. excluding UW holidays.
The UW Counseling Center
UW Seattle students have access to a range of mental health support, including group support, crisis support, self-help resources, referral to ongoing therapy and one-on-one support. In a life-threatening emergency, always call 911.
LiveWell Confidential Advocates
The LiveWell Confidential Advocates provides a safe and confidential space to help students, faculty and staff identify what they want or need after an incident of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking or sexual harassment has occurred.
UW Sexual Assault Resources
This website provides an array of resources for those who have experienced sexual misconduct and violence. You may use these resources to get confidential support, address safety concerns, locate providers of medical care and counseling and learn how to report sexual assault.
Student Legal Services
An on-campus law office that provides a safe and confidential space for all Seattle and Bothell students who have legal questions or concerns.
Title IX
An online prevention and response course about sex- and gender-based violence and harassment for staff, faculty, other academic personnel and student employees.
Civil Rights Compliance Office
With respect to students, the Investigation Office investigates complaints that a University student may have engaged in conduct that violates any of the sexual misconduct provisions of the University of Washington’s Student Conduct Code (WAC 478-121), including sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, indecent exposure, relationship violence, stalking, and domestic violence.
Office of the OMBUD
The Office of the Ombud serves the UW community by providing high quality, client-focused services for preventing, managing, navigating and resolving conflict at the UW.
Non-UW affiliated resources
Legal Voice
Legal Voice provides legal resources for women and families living in the state of Washington.
Sexual Violence Law Center
SVLC protects the privacy, safety, and civil rights of survivors of sexual violence, and helps them to reclaim their lives through legal services and advocacy.
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC)
24-hour crisis line 888-99-VOICE
UW-affiliated resources
SafeCampus
Anonymously discuss safety and well-being concerns for yourself or others. SafeCampus is available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. excluding UW holidays.
Employee Assistance Program
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program (WA EAP) supports PEBB-eligible University of Washington employees and their household members to help identify and resolve personal concerns to promote individual and workplace wellbeing.
LiveWell Confidential Advocates
The LiveWell Confidential Advocates provides a safe and confidential space to help students, faculty and staff identify what they want or need after an incident of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking or sexual harassment has occurred.
Disability and accessibility resources
The ADA/Section 504 Coordinator consults and assists members of the University of Washington community with concerns or inquiries regarding the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Transgender resources for UW employees
The University of Washington is committed to providing an inclusive, safe and respectful work environment for all employees, including those of all gender identities and expressions.
Title IX
An online prevention and response course about sex- and gender-based violence and harassment for staff, faculty, other academic personnel and student employees.
Civil Rights Compliance Office
With respect to University employees, the Investigation Office investigates allegations that a University employee may have violated the University’s policies prohibiting discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual misconduct, and relationship conflict of interest.
Office of the OMBUD
The Office of the Ombud serves the UW community by providing high quality, client-focused services for preventing, managing, navigating and resolving conflict at the UW.
Non-UW affiliated resources
Legal Voice
Legal Voice provides legal resources for women and families living in the state of Washington.
Sexual Violence Law Center
SVLC protects the privacy, safety, and civil rights of survivors of sexual violence, and helps them to reclaim their lives through legal services and advocacy.
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC)
24-hour crisis line 888-99-VOICE
Non-discrimination and non-retaliation
The University of Washington prohibits discrimination in all programs and activities, including education, employment and patient care based on individual's actual or perceived protected characteristics. Protected characteristics include but are not limited to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Upon learning of conduct that may constitute discrimination, the University will take prompt and effective action to address it, remedy its effects and prevent recurrence.
Executive Order No. 81, its companion procedures and the Student Conduct Code prohibit discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct, and provide procedures for addressing reports and complaints.
Inquiries about Title VI, VII, IX, ADA and Section 504 may be referred to the University's Civil Rights Compliance Office, the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights or both.
To report information or make a complaint about conduct that may constitute discrimination, harassment or sexual misconduct, make a Civil Rights & Title IX Report, or email or call the Civil Rights Compliance Office.
Civil Rights Compliance Office
Valery Richardson, AVP for Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX Coordinator
4320 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
206-221-7932 | civilrights@uw.edu
Sex or gender discrimination
Title IX, Title VII, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Washington State law, and University of Washington policy collectively prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, pregnant or parenting status, and LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) identity.
In addition, University policy defines sexual harassment as:
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature by a person who has authority over the recipient when:
Submission to such conduct is made either an implicit or explicit condition of the individual’s employment, academic status, or ability to use University facilities and services, or Submission to or rejection of the conduct is used as the basis for a decision that affects tangible aspects of the individual’s employment, academic status, or use of University facilities; or Unwelcome and unsolicited language or conduct that is of a sexual nature and that is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it could reasonably be expected to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or learning environment, or has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s academic or work performance. This also includes acts of sexual violence, such as sexual assault and sexual exploitation.
The policies prohibiting these behaviors for students are located in the Student Conduct Code, and for employees and other members of the University community, in Executive Order 51 and Executive Order 31.
The University’s Sexual Assault Resources webpage provides those impacted by sexual violence with resources, options, and university policies and processes.
If you have experienced sex or gender discrimination, including sexual assault, relationship or intimate partner violence, stalking, sexual harassment, or other sexual misconduct, please connect with a confidential advocate who will provide information about your options, your rights, and support resources. The UW’s Know Your Rights & Resources guide also provides important information on resources and reporting options so that individuals can decide what feels right for their situation. You have the right to make a formal complaint and request an investigation.
If you are aware of a situation that potentially involves sexual assault, relationship violence, domestic violence, stalking, sexual harassment, related retaliation, or other forms of sexual misconduct, please call UW SafeCampus at 206-685-SAFE (7233) to receive information about options and resources. These calls can be made anonymously. You may also reach out to the Title IX Coordinator at titleix@uw.edu or 206-221-7932.
In the College of Engineering the Dean, the Associate Dean for Finance & Operations, and the Director of Human Resources are the three designated Title IX Officials Required to Report. Please note that this means neither the Dean, the Associate Dean for Finance and Operations nor the Director of Human Resources may maintain your identity as confidential if you choose to disclose a situation or experience of sexual harassment, whether yours or someone else’s, to either of them. This is also true of the University’s Title IX Coordinator.
Title IX
An online prevention and response course about sex- and gender-based violence and harassment for staff, faculty, other academic personnel and student employees.
Civil Rights Compliance Office
With respect to University employees, the Investigation Office investigates allegations that a University employee may have violated the University’s policies prohibiting discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual misconduct, and relationship conflict of interest.
With respect to students, the Investigation Office investigates complaints that a University student may have engaged in conduct that violates any of the sexual misconduct provisions of the University of Washington’s Student Conduct Code (WAC 478-121), including sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, indecent exposure, relationship violence, stalking, and domestic violence.
Office of the OMBUD
The Office of the Ombud serves the UW community by providing high quality, client-focused services for preventing, managing, navigating and resolving conflict at the UW.