Title IX & Civil Rights
If you have any complaints, please direct them to the link provided. Submit a Complaint
Seton Hill has a university-wide policy against discriminatory harassment, sexual harassment, sexual assault and other forms of sexual violence, intimate partner violence and stalking. In order to enforce this broad policy, Seton Hill has implemented two separate policies: The Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and the Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy (NDEO). Because of the changes and rollbacks to the Title IX definitions and regulations in recent years, the NDEO policy was implemented to ensure that protections continue for misconduct that the Title IX policy no longer includes.
1. The Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy prohibits: sexual harassment, sexual assault, other forms of sexual violence including: intimate partner violence, and stalking.
2. The Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy, addresses discriminatory harassment based on any of the areas listed below: race, color, religion, national origin, genetic information, age, marital status, familial status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual harassment that does not meet the definition of Title IX Sexual Harassment.
Reporting and Filing a Complaint
If SHU students or employees would like to submit an online report, they should click on the following link, and if prompted, sign in with their Seton Hill email address: Submit a Complaint
Signing in with their Seton Hill account is necessary to access the page but will not reveal their identity if they choose to submit a report anonymously. This form can also be accessed by visiting the Title IX Department page on MySHU. This form can also be accessed by visiting the Title IX Department page on MySHU.
Reporting incidents is essential as a first step for a victim to have access to potential resources. Reporting is also a way for Seton Hill University to respond appropriately and effectively. Reporting also may alert staff of concerning trends for certain individuals. While there may be barriers for an individual reporting, such as an unwillingness “to get involved”, it is important that reports be made in order to ensure the safety of students.
What is the difference between a report and a complaint?
Report: A Report is information submitted to the Title IX Coordinator of alleged conduct that may violate the Sexual Harassment Policy.
Complaint: If the alleged Policy violation has not been resolved as a result of the informal process, is not suited for informal efforts, or if either Party requests the Formal Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Process, such Process will be initiated. In such cases, the Title IX Coordinator, Investigator, or designee shall provide the Respondent the written notice described above. If the Title IX Coordinator deems it appropriate and so long as the hearing has not been scheduled, the Parties may request to stop the formal complaint resolution process and initiate the voluntary informal resolution process.
Reports can be made in person, by phone, by email, or by mail to the Title IX Coordinator or an Investigator.
TitleIXCoordinator@setonhill.edu
Phone: (724) 552-2923
Office Address: Performing Arts Center -G07 or Administration Annex (by appointment)
Additionally, in accordance with Pennsylvania law, SHU has established an online reporting system to receive complaints from students and employees, and the system has the option of reporting anonymously.
Reports will trigger response duties, including outreach and offering of Supportive Measures.
Complaints may also be directed to the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education at (800) 421-3481 or by email at OCR@ed.gov.