Category: Title VI

In a University-wide communication, the Executive Office announced the creation of a Title VI Information and Education webpage designed to educate employees and students about the protections offered under Title VI of the Civil Rights of 1964 and the University’s responsibilities.

All students and employees were encouraged to visit the new Title VI Information and Education webpage to learn about:

• The scope of Title VI protections against discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity and ancestry
• Examples of conduct that may violate Title VI
• How to make a report to the University
• How the UW addresses reports and supports those impacted
• Scenarios involving both on- and off-campus or online conduct that could create a hostile environment

This is another action the University has taken since the President’s announcement on Jan. 15, 2025, to satisfy its obligations under the resolution agreement with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights and strengthen its Title VI compliance.

The University is currently recruiting for a newly created Title VI Coordinator position!

The Title VI Coordinator will join the newly restructured Civil Rights Compliance (CRC) Office, which is scheduled to launch July 2025.

The Title VI Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the University’s compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. In addition to compliance, the Title VI Coordinator will contribute to and provide leadership for a wide range of civil rights initiatives and processes. The position supports the University’s commitment to protecting educational access and employment opportunities and preventing and responding to harassment and discrimination.

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, or national origin, including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics.

The job posting, which closes on April 18, 2025, includes a detailed position description and instructions for applicants.

The University announced on January 15, 2025, that it has entered into a voluntary resolution agreement with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to resolve complaints that the University discriminated against students on the basis of shared ancestry by failing to respond to incidents of harassment consistent with the requirements of Title VI. The resolution agreement does not constitute an admission of liability, non-compliance or wrongdoing by the University.

The agreement details five categories of actions that the University has agreed to take:

• Review and update policies and procedures
• Provide regular reporting, review, investigation and response training for employees
• Provide regular anti-discrimination training for students and employees
• Conduct a climate assessment
• Complete a prior report compilation and review

The full resolution letter from the Office of Civil Rights is available online, as is the complete resolution agreement.