The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to providing an employment and academic environment that is free from illegal discrimination and harassment. UTEP encourages students who believe they may be experiencing sexual harassment or misconduct on campus to report it immediately.

The University believes that making students aware of their rights and responsibilities concerning sexual harassment and misconduct is essential to helping it keep its commitment.

Consulting and Reporting Locations for Students
Any student who believes that he or she may be experiencing sexual harassment or misconduct is encouraged to consult with or report such conduct immediately to the Title IX Coordinator:

Sandy Vasquez, Assistant Vice-President
Equal Opportunity Office
500 W. University, Kelly Hall Room 302
(915) 747-5662 or email: eoaa@utep.edu

When another student is the alleged harasser, students may contact:
Office of Student Life
500 W. University, Union West Room 102
(915) 747-5648

What Options Are Available For Resolving Complaints of Sexual Harassment?
Charges of sexual harassment within the University community are sensitive and complex. The University of Texas at El Paso provides a process to assist you. For assistance with issues involving sexual harassment or misconduct, the student should contact the Equal Opportunity Office. After discussing the situation, the student will be provided with options of how to deal with harassment. These options may range from receiving suggestions on how to discourage the harasser yourself to filing a formal written complaint. If a formal complaint is filed, the University will conduct a thorough investigation, as per the sexual harassment policy. In these situations, the University will ensure that the rights of both the complainant and alleged harasser are protected.

Confidentiality
The University shall document complaints and their resolution. The Equal Opportunity Office shall retain such documentation. To the extent permitted by law, complaints and information received during the investigation will remain confidential. Relevant information will be provided only to those persons who need to know in order to achieve a timely resolution of the complaint.