Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs and activities at federally funded institutions. Title IX protects students, faculty, staff, and visitors to our campus from all forms of sex discrimination.
Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination and is prohibited under Title IX. Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, and nonverbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when this conduct is so severe, persistent or pervasive that it affects an individual’s employment, unreasonably interferes with an individual’s work or educational performance, or creates an intimidating or hostile work or educational environment.
Texas A&M takes all allegations of sexual misconduct seriously. Support, resources, and options are available through the Title IX Office at (979) 458-8407 and on the Title IX Office website titleix.tamu.edu.
All are encouraged to remain alert and practice the following safety tips:
- Don't drink from a can or bottle that you did not open yourself
- Avoid punch bowls or drinks that are being passed in a group setting
- Do use your own cup with a lid and a straw
- Don't leave your drink unattended. If you leave your drink to dance, talk to friends, or use the restroom, throw it out and get a new one
- If your drink has unusual taste or appearance, like a salty taste or unexplained residue, throw it out
- Watch out for your friends and ask them to watch out for you. Have a plan to check in with each other at set times
- If your friend appears intoxicated, gets sick, passes out, is having trouble walking or breathing, do what you need to do to make sure your friend is safe. Call 911 in case of an emergency
Sexual predators often exhibit danger signals, including:
- Individuals who exhibit controlling behaviors
- Individuals who become angry when personal limits regarding physical intimacy are set
- Individuals who ignore personal limits set by others
- Individuals who deliberately and repeatedly ignore personal limits set by others and continue to make sexual advances
- Individuals who disrespect others who are intoxicated
For more information on resources, support services and reporting options please visit: titleix.tamu.edu
No one must do everything but everyone must do something, Step in and Stand Up Against Sexual Violence. http://stepinstandup.tamu.edu/