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Title IX and Community Standards

The Title IX and Community Standards department comprises resources, policies, and procedures related to sexual misconduct and harassment, bias and discrimination, and prevention education. Your safety is our priority. Reach out for information on how Western can keep you safe and secure as you access your education and extracurricular activities on- and off-campus.

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Title IX and Community Standards

Restorative Justice and Title IX Office

Western’s Restorative Justice and Title IX policies protect all members of the university community, including students, faculty and staff, academic personnel, non-students and non-employee participants in university programs and events. Click the link below for information on how Western handles Title IX cases and reach out for supportive measures to keep you safe.

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Community Standards

Title IX and Community Standards

Community Standards & Conduct

Western has a robust and collaborative accountability system consisting of policies and procedures aimed at keeping students and campus safe. Community Standards oversees the University-wide conduct system and is responsible for the interpretation and enforcement of Western policies. To learn more about our approach, explore support options, and reach out for assistance, check out the Community Standards page below.

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Restorative Justice & Title IX Office

Interim Director of Restorative Justice & Title IX Coordinator

Patty Hartshorn, Ed.S.

Director of Restorative Justice and Title IX Coordinator

Contact Information

970.943.2122

civilrightsRJTIX@western.edu

8 a.m. - 5 p.m., M-F

Campus Location

Library 122A
Gunnison, CO 81231

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