Associate Vice President for Equity and Title IX Officer

Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our students is among the University’s highest priorities, and responding promptly and appropriately to complaints of sexual misconduct is central to that aim.

About this Office

The Office of the Associate Vice President for Equity and Title IX Officer (AVP) is responsible for providing strategic leadership of the University’s efforts to comply with Title IX and foster gender equity. The AVP also oversees the investigation of complaints against Penn faculty, staff and enrolled students alleging violations of the University’s Sexual Misconduct Policy.

The Associate Vice President for Equity and Title IX Officer works with the Penn community to implement the Sexual Misconduct Policy which became effective July 1, 2022. This Office also collaborates with other campus resource offices to educate students, faculty and staff about resources available to prevent and respond to complaints of sexual misconduct. Throughout the investigative process, the AVP ensures that those making complaints and those responding to complaints are treated fairly and respectfully

Guides for Responding to Sexual Misconduct

Guide for Students (PDF)

Guide for Faculty and Staff (PDF)

Policies

 

Sexual Misconduct Complaint Procedures

Resources

Contact Information

Michele Rovinsky-Mayer, AVP & Title IX Officer
3901 Walnut Street, Suite 320
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3682
Tel: (215) 898-2887
Fax: (215) 898-3770
titleIXofficer@upenn.edu