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The Office of the AVP for Equity and Title IX Officer is committed to responding to all concerns and providing resources and process options to all members of our University community during the suspension of on-campus operations due to COVID-19.
While our physical office is closed in compliance with University and governmental directives, the staff in the Office of the AVP for Equity and Title IX Officer are available remotely during regular business hours for consultation, to provide resources and support, and to continue working with members of our university community who are involved in active process with our office.
We will continue to respond to emails and phone calls and conduct investigations in a timely manner. If you have a question or concern, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us by phone at (215) 898-2887 or by email to TitleIXofficer@upenn.edu.
Associate Vice President for Equity and Title IX Officer
Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our students is among the University’s highest priorities, and responding promptly and appropriately to complaints of sexual misconduct is central to that aim.
About this Office
The Associate Vice President for Equity and Title IX Officer (AVP) is responsible for providing strategic leadership of the University’s efforts to comply with Title IX and foster gender equity. The AVP also oversees the investigation of complaints against Penn faculty, staff and enrolled students alleging violations of the Sexual Misconduct Policy.
The Associate Vice President for Equity and Title IX Officer works with the Penn community to implement the Sexual Misconduct Policy which became effective August 14, 2020. This office also works within the Penn community to educate students, faculty and staff about the process for responding to these complaints and assists with educational efforts to prevent sexual violence. Throughout the investigative process, the AVP ensures that those making complaints and those responding to complaints are treated fairly and respectfully.
Policies
Sexual Misconduct Complaint Procedures
- Sexual Misconduct Complaint Procedures
- Student Disciplinary Procedures for Resolving Complaints of Sexual Misconduct
- Procedures for Resolving Complaints of Sexual Misconduct Against Faculty
- Consensual Romantic and Sexual Relationships in the Workplace and Educational Settings Complaints
- Procedures for Resolving Complaints of Sexual Misconduct Against Staff
Resources
- Title IX at Penn
- Penn Violence Prevention, A Resource Guide (PDF)
- Confidential Resource Offices for Faculty (PDF)
- Reporting Offices for Faculty (PDF)
- Confidential Resource Offices for Staff (PDF)
- Reporting Offices for Staff (PDF)
- Confidential Resource Offices for Students (PDF)
- Reporting Offices for Students (PDF)
- Department of Special Services
Division of Public Safety - Title IX Training offered to Co-Investigators, Advisors and Hearing Panelists
Contact Information
Michele Rovinsky-Mayer, AVP & Title IX Officer
3901 Walnut Street, Suite 320
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3682
Tel: (215) 898-2887
Fax: (215) 898-3770
titleIXofficer@upenn.edu
Deborah A. Harley, Investigative Officer
3901 Walnut Street, Suite 320
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3682
Tel: (215) 898-2887
Fax: (215) 898-3770
harleyd@upenn.edu