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prohibits retaliation and provides appropriate interim measures including changes to academic
and co-curricular activities, living, transportation, dining, and employment situations as well as
no contact orders. In keeping with its obligations under Title IX, the University is committed to
promptly and effectively investigating complaints, ensuring the safety of the Complainant, and
providing remedies and resources. Sanctions (Students and Student Organizations) and
Discipline (Employees) for violations of the Policy on Sexual Misconduct will be administered
after an investigation by the University and a finding that an individual or student organization is
responsible for violating the Policy on Sexual Misconduct. The Director of Title IX Compliance
will oversee the initial response and assessment of reports of Sexual Misconduct, the
investigation and resolution process.
(Non-confidential Report)
Elizabeth Ching-Bush
Assistant Dean of Students
73 Tremont Street
12th Floor 617.573.8239
(Non-confidential Report)
Laura Ferrari
Law School Dean of Students
120 Tremont Street
4th Floor
617.573.8157
(Non-confidential Report)
Katherine Whidden
Chief Human Resources Officer
Human Resources
73 Tremont Street
5th floor
617.573.8415
The following describes the options and procedures in place to respond to and address
complaints of Sexual Misconduct.
III. To Whom This Policy Applies
This policy applies to admitted students, students who are registered or enrolled for credit or
non-credit-bearing coursework, or who are on a leave of absence or suspension (“Students”);
University employees, including faculty and staff (“Employees”); Student Organizations, and
contractors, vendors, visitors, guests or other third parties (“Third Parties”). This policy pertains
to acts of Prohibited Conduct committed by or against Students, Employees, Student
Organizations and Third Parties when:
 the conduct occurs on University grounds or other property owned or controlled by the
University;
 the conduct occurs in the context of a University employment or education program or
activity, including, but not limited to, University sponsored study abroad, research, on-
line or internship programs; or off-campus student activities, such as Alternative Spring
Break and athletic events; or
 the conduct occurs outside the context of a University employment or education program
or activity, but has continuing adverse effects on or creates a hostile environment for
Students, Employees or Third Parties while on University grounds or other property
owned or controlled by the University or while participating in off-campus University
events or activities.