The Title IX office continually strives to maintain and strengthen a climate which fosters mutual respect and inclusivity for all community members. Our primary concern is your safety and well-being and will follow up on all reports of sexual misconduct experienced by our community members.

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January 2025 Update: In the fall 2024 semester, we implemented the Policy on Sex-Based Harassment to reflect the 2024 Department of Education Title IX regulations. This Policy took effect on August 1, 2024. On January 9, 2025, a federal court issued a ruling vacating the 2024 regulations. This means that our fall 2024 Policy is no longer in operation and the Policy on Nondiscrimination Based on Sex and Gender, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct which was in effect before August 1, 2024 is currently back in effect. 

This does not affect mandatory reporting obligations or our ability to provide resources and accountability measures. We will continue to provide training and information resources to the community. Please let us know if you have any questions regarding this update. We are easily reached at (415) 422-4563, titleix@usfca.edu, or Lone Mountain Room 145.

Policy

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Sex and gender discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct is prohibited by federal and state law and by University policy. These behaviors are also contradictory to the University’s mission and values and will not be tolerated in our community. Offenses of USF's Policy on Sex-Based Harassment include, but are not limited to:

  • Sex and Gender Discrimination, including related to: sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, and parenting status 
  • Sexual Harassment: Quid Pro Quo and Hostile Environment
  • Sexual Assault
  • Dating Violence
  • Domestic Violence
  • Sexual Exploitation
  • Aiding or Facilitating Sexual Misconduct
  • Stalking

To report potential violations of the USF Policy on Sex-Based Harassment, please email or call the Title IX Coordinator at (415) 422-4563 or make a report online. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call USF Public Safety at (415) 422-2911.

  • The University of San Francisco is committed to providing an environment free from sex and gender-based discrimination and harassment. As such, USF does not tolerate any kind of sex/gender-based discrimination or harassment, which includes sexual assault, sexual harassment, and gender-based harassment. Consistent with its commitment to addressing sex/gender-based discrimination and harassment, the University complies with Title IX, or the Higher Education Amendment of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities, as well as other applicable state and federal laws.
  • Any full-time or part-time university official (e.g., faculty member, administrator, residence life staff member, dean, etc.) informed of an allegation of sex/gender-based misconduct involving students or other members of the university community is expected to file a report with the Title IX Coordinator and/or a Deputy Coordinator. Certain university officers who are serving in a privileged professional capacity (e.g., CAPS counselors, members of the Clergy) are not bound by this expectation, except as required by law.
  • Anyone who believes they have been subjected to sex/gender-based discrimination or harassment is encouraged to report these incidents. Upon receiving a report, the university will respond promptly, equitably, and thoroughly. In addition, the university will take steps to prevent the recurrence of the discrimination or harassment and remedy its effects, if appropriate.
  • Read USF's full Policy, or review all student conduct policies at the Fogcutter Student Handbook.

Title IX Office

Emily Gove
Title IX Coordinator
egove@usfca.edu
(415) 422-4563

Trina Garry
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
kgarry@usfca.edu
(415) 422-4525

Diane Nelson
Staff/Faculty Contact
dlnelson3@usfca.edu
(415) 422-2441

Lone Mountain Main Room 145, 2820 Turk Blvd San Francisco, CA 94117

(415) 422-4563