Title IX
The New School is committed to creating and sustaining an environment where students, faculty, and staff can study, work, and thrive unhampered by discrimination or harassment. This website intends to raise awareness and provide information, support, and resources to anyone in the community seeking assistance and education.
This website can offer assistance to community members affected by sexual harassment or any other form of sexual violence, regardless of whether any formal administrative or criminal process is initiated.
Included in the resources are on- and off-campus medical and counseling services, academic and housing support, referrals to legal and confidential advocacy organizations, and assistance with visas and immigration, transportation, financial aid matters, and more. Please click the Exit button on the page for a quick and easy exit.
What Is Title IX?
Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in all educational institutions receiving federal funding. The U.S. Department of Education enforces Title IX and defines discrimination on the basis of sex to include sexual harassment, sexual assault, and gender-based relationship violence and stalking.
The New School prohibits discrimination and harassment based on sex and gender in all education programs and activities of the university and in employment and admissions. The New School also prohibits discrimination and harassment based on all protected classes recognized in federal, state, and local laws.
In May 2020, the U.S. Department of Education issued updated Title IX regulations that provide a specific definition of sexual harassment, a framework for responding to reports of this conduct, and a grievance process that must be followed. See New Procedures for Title IX Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Cases. For a more detailed explanation of the new laws, see Frequently Asked Questions.
What Is Non–Title IX Sexual Harassment and Related Misconduct?
Sexual harassment, sexual assault, and related misconduct that falls outside the scope and definition of the new Title IX laws will be handled under the procedures outlined in the University Policy on Harassment, Discrimination, Prohibited Relationships, and Title IX and Non-Title IX Sexual Harassment and Misconduct (pages 1–33).
See the employee case flow chart and student case flow chart.
Harassment & Discrimination
Allegations of harassment or discrimination based on protected classes recognized under federal, state, and local laws are handled under the University Policy on Harassment, Discrimination, Prohibited Relationships, and Title IX and Non-Title IX Harassment and Misconduct.
Hate Crimes
A hate crime is defined as an offense committed by someone who either 1) intentionally selects the person against whom the offense is committed or intended to be committed because of a belief or perception regarding the protected class of the person, regardless of whether the belief or perception is correct, or 2) intentionally commits the act or acts constituting the offense because of a belief or perception regarding the protected class of the person, regardless of whether the belief or perception is correct.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of a hate crime, please contact Campus Safety at 68 Fifth Avenue, mezzanine, or 212.229.7001.
- If the person committing the offense is a student, please contact Cassita Charles Bowie at charlesc@newschool.edu.
- If the person committing the offense is an employee, please contact Rhonnie Jaus at jausr@newschool.edu.
- For additional information on the options available to file a report, please visit How to Report.
*The New School reported no hate crimes in the years 2020, 2021, and 2023.
Schedule a Training
To schedule a training for your department with the Title IX team, please complete our Google form.
Title IX Training Resources
Contact Us
Title IX Coordinators
Rhonnie Jaus, Vice President for Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Compliance & Title IX Coordinator
80 Fifth Avenue, 8th floor
New York, NY 10011
jausr@newschool.edu
titleixcoordinator@newschool.edu
Cassita Charles-Bowie, Student Title IX Investigator
72 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10011
646.909.4088
charlesc@newschool.edu
Emergency Contacts
Student Health and Counseling Services (Confidential)
212.229.1671
Student Support and Advocacy
212.229.5900 x3656
Campus Safety
212.229.7001
Title IX Investigator for Students
646.909.4088
Human Resources
212.229.5671
Employee Assistance Program (Confidential)
888.238.6232
