Title VI

File a Report

FILING A REPORT

Title VI Specific Reports:

To report a student was excluded from participation in or was denied benefits of a university program, or was discriminated against in a university program, based on the student's race, color, or national origin which includes actual or perceived (1) shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics; or (2) citizenship or residency in a country with a dominate religion or distinct religious identity, (see Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d, et seq. ("Title VI") and see 34 C.F.R. Part 100).

Harassing/Discriminatory Behavior Examples:

Harassing/discriminatory behaviors may include: verbal abuse, graphic or written statements, physical assault, or other conduct that may be threatening, harmful, or humiliating. Specific examples may include slurs or taunts, threats, and/or attacks based on actual or perceived race, color, or national origin. The unwelcome conduct may occur in many different contexts and locations including, but not limited to: classrooms, residence halls, hallways, cafeterias, transporation, athletic facilities, and in certain cases, on the internet and social networking sites and apps if the conduct excludes or denies a student benefits of a program or discriminates against a student in a university program. Some types of harassing behavior can also be found at:
https://holocaustrememberance.com/resources/working-definition-antisemitism.

FILE A REPORT

AFTER FILING A REPORT

When you file a report:

  1. The Student Equal Opportunity Office (Student-EO) will review the report to determine if the allegations are in violation of the Student Code of Conduct or suject to Title VI. This review will take place during regular business hours and if possible, a response with status will be provided within five (5) business days.

  2. If so, Student-EO will determine whether an investigation is appropriate and what action(s) the University can take to assist the affected student.

  3. If the report is "Substantiated", Student-EO will coordinate with other Departments to resolve the allegation(s) or initiate disciplinary proceedings, as appropriate.

IF YOU NEED TO REPORT AN EMERGENCY, CALL 911. FOR NON-EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, CALL THE USF POLICE DEPARTMENT ON YOUR CAMPUS.