Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Relationship Violence and Stalking Policies and Procedures

For more information, guidance, or to make a report, you can reach out to the Deputy Title IX Coordinator, directly:

Sarah E. Holmes, Assistant Provost for Student Affairs and Deputy Title IX Coordinator
usm.titleix@maine.edu
(207) 780-5767
25 Bedford Street
(180 Portland Commons)
Portland, ME 04101

Additional information can be found online at the University of Maine System Title IX Office page.

HUMAN RESOURCES AND LABOR RELATIONS
Section 402 Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Relationship Violence, Stalking and Retaliation and Title IX Sexual Harassment

Effective: 3/26/90
Last Revised: 11/16/98; 11/17/14; 5/18/15, 8/14/2020
Responsible Office: Human Resources

Full policy found online.

It is the purpose of the University of Maine System Student Conduct Code to promote the pursuit of activities that contribute to the intellectual, ethical, and physical development of the individuals under the auspices of the University of Maine System (hereinafter referred to as “University”) and the individual campuses. It is also the purpose of this Code to ensure the safety of persons engaging in those pursuits; to protect the free and peaceful expression of ideas; to assure the integrity of various academic processes. It is expected that students will conduct their affairs with proper regard for the rights of others and of the University. The severity of the imposed sanctions will be appropriate to the violation and circumstances of the situation.

UMS Student Code of Conduct

Student Conduct Incident Report
This report goes directly to the Student Conduct Officer for USM. If you select “Title IX” for the “Nature of this report,” it will be sent to the Deputy Title IX Coordinator.

Anonymous Reporting – Campus Eyes
This report goes directly to USM Public Safety (campus police) and will be shared with the Deputy Title IX Coordinator for reporting purposes.

The University of Maine System has sponsored a variety of training opportunities for the UMS and University of Southern Maine community. Below, you can review the content of these trainings and reach out to the Deputy Title IX Coordinator if you would like further information.

The full list of training provided to Title IX Team personnel in the University of Maine System is listed online here at the University of Maine.