USM Office of Human Resources
Phone: (301) 445-1968
Fax: (301) 445-1970
Title IX & Sexual Misconduct Policies and Procedures
The University System of Maryland Office is committed to providing a working environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, including gender-based discrimination, pregnancy and parenting discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, domestic violence, voyeurism, and any other conduct of a sexual nature that is nonconsensual. We fully support the Title IX federal law that prohibits these types of discriminatory acts.
The USM Office Policy & Procedures on Sexual Misconduct defines prohibited conduct, describes how to file a complaint, articulates the procedures for investigating and resolving complaints, and identifies resources and educational training programs.
Inquiries or complaints regarding sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX, including Sexual Harassment and Other Sexual Misconduct, should be directed to:
George Samuel
Director of Human Resources & Title IX Coordinator
University System of Maryland
3300 Metzerott Road,
Adelphi, MD 20783
Fax: (301) 445-1970
Office: (301) 445-1969
gsamuel@usmd.edu
Inquiries or complaints regarding Title IX may also be directed to the Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Education. The local Office for Civil Rights for the Department of Education is located at:
The Office of Civil Rights, Philadelphia Office
U.S. Department of Education
The Wanamaker Building, Suite 515
100 Penn Square East
Philadelphia, PA 19107-3323
OCR.Philadelphia@ed.gov
USM OFFICE NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The University System of Maryland Office (“USM Office”) serves as staff of the Board of Regents under the leadership of the USM Chancellor. The USM Office is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment free from all types of discrimination prohibited by State and Federal laws, including discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. State and Federal laws prohibiting discrimination on these bases include, but are not limited to, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 as amended ("Title IX"); Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and Title 20 of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
Inquiries or complaints regarding forms of discrimination, such as complaints of discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or other legally protected characteristics should be directed immediately to:
George Samuel
Director of Human Resources & Title IX Coordinator
University System of Maryland
3300 Metzerott Road,
Adelphi, MD 20783
Fax: (301) 445-1970
Office: (301) 445-1969
gsamuel@usmd.edu
REQUIRED TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES
All newly hired employees are required to complete the following courses within 90 days of employment. Existing employees are required to complete these courses on a biennial basis. The USMO provides the following training courses through its vendor, Vector Solutions, which meet the training requirements of Title IX and the State of Maryland regarding sex discrimination, including sexual misconduct.
Materials used to Train Title IX Coordinators, decision-makers, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process:
