The University of New Haven (“the University”) is committed to providing an environment in which all members of the University community are safe, free from fear, intimidation, or harassment, and able to participate fully in the educational and social opportunities available to them at the University. The University’s Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Policy describes the University’s prevention policy toward sexual misconduct of any kind, including sexual assault, non-consensual sexual contact, non-consensual sexual intercourse, sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, dating violence, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, stalking, and intimidation.  It also provides guidance for students, employees, and third parties to the University who have been subjected to sexual misconduct, and outlines the University’s disciplinary response.

“The University of New Haven is committed to providing an environment in which all members of the University community are safe, free from fear, intimidation, or harassment…”

In addition to being a violation of University policy, sexual misconduct is prohibited by federal and state laws, including but not limited to the Connecticut General Statutes (Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act, section 46a-60 (a) (8)); Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 United States Code Section 2000e et seq.); Title IX of the Higher Education Act of 1972; and the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act, including the Campus Save Act.

Please refer to the University Student Handbook for further details.

Download the full version of this policy here.

Policy Statement

The University of New Haven is a community committed to providing an environment that promotes excellence, responsibility, respect, understanding, integrity, and service.  The University adheres to the philosophy that all community members should enjoy an environment free of any form of harassment, sexual misconduct, discrimination, or intimate partner violence. 

Sexual misconduct is a broad term encompassing any behaviors of a sexual nature that violate the University of New Haven’s Code of Conduct or University policies. Sexual misconduct includes sexual assault, non-consensual sexual contact, non-consensual sexual intercourse, sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, dating violence, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, stalking, and intimidation.

Retaliation for any persons reporting alleged violations is against University policy and will result in disciplinary action.  Definitions of types of sexual misconduct are outlined in the “Definitions of Terms” section of this policy.

The University is committed to:

1. Educating students, faculty, and staff about the implications and consequences of their behavior.  Incoming students, faculty, and staff complete educational courses on sexual misconduct.  Additionally, ongoing educational programs are offered throughout the year, coordinated by an interdisciplinary team on campus.
2. Providing proper support and resources to aid any community member harmed by sexual misconduct. Community members may include employees, students, and third parties. 
3. Encouraging community members to take responsibility for their behavior.
4. Providing a timely, fair, and equitable process for investigation and adjudication that includes appropriate disciplinary actions.

Victims of sexual misconduct, whether occurring on or off campus, will be supported and assisted in obtaining medical treatment, counseling, and other resources to help them with the trauma they experience.  Investigations are coordinated by the University’s Title IX Coordinator, the Human Resources Department, and the Dean of Students.

Orders of protection, no contact orders, restrictive or similar orders issued by a criminal, civil, or tribal court will be administered by the University as written.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

The University of New Haven does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, and its actions and policies are consistent with the requirements of Title IX, which prohibits the institution from discriminating on the basis of sex.  Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to the University of New Haven’s Title IX Coordinator, Caroline Koziatek, Vice President for Human Resources, Bergami Hall, 203.932.7479, ckoziatek@newhaven.edu, or to the Office of Civil Rights, United States Department of Education, via email at ocr@ed.gov, or via phone at 800.421.3481.

Download the full version of the 2021 Policy here!