How to Report Prohibited Conduct
Reports of Sexual Misconduct
"Sexual Misconduct" is a expansive term encompassing "sexual exploitation," "non-consensual sexual contact," "non-consensual sexual intercourse," "dating violence," "domestic violence", "stalking" and "sexual harassment" as defined in the University's Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Sexual Harassment Regulation. Sexual Misconduct may constitute crimes (e.g., sexual battery, rape and related sex crimes) and/or civil complaints (e.g., sexual harassment) and can occur between strangers or acquaintances, including people involved in an intimate or sexual relationship. Sexual misconduct can be committed by men or by women, and it can occur between people of the same or different sex. The Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Sexual Harassment Regulation governs students, faculty, staff, visitors, and vendors, and includes separate adjudication processes for students and employees. Sections V to XII, Reporting and Addressing Sexual Misconduct through Remedies includes procedures for investigating and resolving reports against University students, faculty, staff, visitors, and vendors. Section XVII, On and Off Campus Contacts to Get Help includes resources, both University operated and located on UNF's campus and Jacksonville community resources.
Members of the University community may report through the University's Maxient online reporting or by clicking the Report an Incident link on the Title IX homepage. In addition, anyone may directly report to the Title IX Coordinator by telephone to
If you have any questions about the Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Sexual Harassment Regulation, please contact the Title IX Coordinator.
Reports of Other Forms of Sex or Gender-Based Discrimination
If you believe you have been subjected to a form of sex or gender-based discrimination not covered by the Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Sexual Harassment Regulation, or have been subjected to retaliation for reporting such conduct or participating in an investigation related to such conduct, please consult the University's Non-Discrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Inclusion Regulation. The Non-Discrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Inclusion Regulation describe the procedures for reporting, investigating, and resolving such concerns. Examples of sex or gender-based discrimination covered by the Regulation include allegations of different treatment in athletic or STEM programs because of your sex, gender, or gender identity or expression. If you have any questions about which policies and procedures govern a situation, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Inclusion at
External Reporting
Complaints alleging violations of Title IX may also be made directly to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at OCR@ed.gov or by calling
Please note that University policy and federal and state law prohibit retaliation against any individual who reports in good faith discrimination or harassment based on sex, gender, or gender identity or expression or who participates in an investigation of such reports.