UMB POLICY ON SEX DISCRIMINATION (TITLE IX)
VI-1.60(A) | Administration | Approved August 12, 2024
Responsible VP/AVP: Susan C. Buskirk, DM, MS
Revision History
Approved by the President March 30, 2015, replaced VI-1.30(A) to comply with USM VI-1.60 (eff. June 27, 2014, revised June 19, 2015); Revised August 26, 2015; Revised August 14, 2020; Revised March 24, 2023 to update links; Revised August 1, 2024 to comply with revisions to USM VI-1.60 (eff. August 1, 2024) and to replaces UMB VI-1.01(A); UMB VI-1.05(A); UMB VI-1.05(B); UMB VI-1.60(A)-1; UMB VI-1.60(B); and UMB VI-1.60(C).
“This Policy is pending updates in accordance with the January 31, 2025 Department of Education Dear Colleague Letter. UMB is committed to complying with the law and applicable regulations. This Policy will be interpreted in accordance with current regulations. To the extent any provisions of this Policy might be inconsistent with current regulations, current regulations will control.”
Purpose
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (“UMB” or “the University”) is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from Sex Discrimination, as defined in the Definitions section, below,[1] through training, education, prevention programs, and policies and procedures that promote prompt reporting, prohibit Sex Discrimination and Retaliation, and promote a timely, fair, and impartial investigation and resolution in a manner that eliminates Sex Discrimination, prevents its recurrence, and addresses its effects.
UMB also prohibits any policy, practice, or procedure, or any employment action, concerning the current, potential, or past Parental Status, family status or marital status of a Student, employee, or applicant for admission or employment, that treats persons differently on the basis of sex.
[1] Capitalized terms are defined in this Policy.