About Title IX
The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) and its Partner Institutions are committed to creating and maintaining an environment where all persons participating in USG, Partner Institution, or any other programs and activities at USG may learn and work together in an atmosphere free from sexual misconduct. Sexual misconduct is a form of sex discrimination that is prohibited by state and federal laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as well as by the University System of Maryland (USM) and Partner Institution policies. Sexual misconduct may also constitute criminal activity. USG and its Partner Institutions prohibit sexual misconduct and promote prompt reporting, timely, fair, and impartial investigation and resolution of sexual misconduct cases, as well as prohibit retaliation in connection with sexual misconduct matters.
Title IX Protocol
Title IX Protocol is designed to assist USG community members to know the process by which USG related sexual misconduct matters will be handled by partner institutions working with USG. USG community members include, but are not limited to, all partner institution students, faculty, and staff participating in USG related programs and activities, partner institution applicants for admission or employment for USG assigned positions, and USG visitors and third party contractors/vendors.
Reporting
Due to the unique multi-institution nature of USG, and due to the fact that many Partner Institutions are not physically in close proximity to our campus, USG has developed an additional resource for individuals involved in Sexual Misconduct matters that occur in connection with the programs and activities offered here - the USG Title IX Liaison. The USG Title IX Liaison serves as the first point of contact for any complaints and/or other sexual misconduct related requests.
Reports made to the USG Title IX Liaison will generally be referred to the appropriate home institution Title IX coordinator. Complaints or inquiries regarding sexual misconduct may to made to any partner institution Title IX Coordinator, Title IX team member, or other responsible employee. Please click on the "File a Complaint" link below for inquiries or complaints to your Home Institution Title IX Coordinator or the Office of Civil Rights:
CONTACT A TITLE IX COORDINATOR
Local Resources
USG Sexual Misconduct Resources
In all cases where emergency circumstances exist, never hesitate to dial 9-1-1
Onsite Resources - Non-Confidential
- USG Human Resources Office
- USG Office of Student Services
- USG Public Safety and Security
- USG Staff Directory and Program Contacts
Onsite Resources - Confidential
- USG Center for Counseling and Well-being - IV-3139; Phone: 301‐738‐6273
- Services provided at the Center for Counseling and Wellbeing are free, and client confidentiality is protected by law.
Offsite Resources - Non-Confidential
Montgomery County Police 1st District Station
Emergency: 911
Phone: 240‐773‐6070
Address: 100 Edison Park Drive, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878
Offsite Resources - Confidential
- Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center - 9901 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
- Forensic Medical Unit of Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
- Anonymous “Jane Doe” SAFE exams are available
- 240-826-6596 (Emergency Department Main Line)
- Ask for the “Charge Nurse”
- Ask the Charge Nurse to page a “Forensic Nurse”
- Forensic Nurses are available 24/7
- 240-826-6225 (Forensic Medical Unit Main Line)
- 240-826-6000 (Hospital Operator)
- The Montgomery County Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program (VASAP)
- 240-777-1355 (weekdays)
- 240-777-4357 (24-hour crisis line)
- 240-777‐1329 (FAX)
- vasap@montgomerycountymd.gov