Equity and Title IX Policy and Process
Your Rights
If you have experienced or witnessed any act that violates Berklee's Equity and Title IX Policy and Process, we are here to support you.
You have rights under Berklee’s Title IX and Equity Policy and Process to take action so Berklee can help you reduce the effects of sexual harassment, misconduct, and discrimination. Every member of the Berklee community deserves to be treated fairly and with respect.
We are committed to providing all members of the Berklee community with comprehensive and compassionate care that meets whatever additional needs you may have, restores justice, and ensures the safety of our community.
The Equity and Title IX Policy prohibit acts of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct, including, but not limited to, sexual assault or harassment, domestic/dating violence, and stalking. Such acts undermine Berklee’s community values and are strictly prohibited. This policy and the institution’s commitment to fostering a safe, supportive, and diverse climate are a fundamental part of a Berklee community where all can study, live, and work together in an environment of equal opportunity, inclusiveness, and mutual respect.
All community members are encouraged to contact the Equity Office to report any instances of potential violations of the Equity and Title IX Policy and receive additional information, options, and supportive measures.
Reporting does not obligate any community member to participate under the Policy.
The Equity and Title IX Policy and Process
Effective on: August 1, 2024
Applicable to: Incidents of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and/or stalking at or involving any Berklee community member alleged to have occurred on or after August 1, 2024.
The Equity and Title IX Policy and Process was designed to further Berklee’s goals of providing all community members with inclusion, respect, fairness, and equity in all aspects of the institution. Additionally, the Policy is intended to broadly address and resolve complaints involving any legally protected characteristics and comply with the 2024 Title IX regulations that the Department of Education published on April 19, 2024. The changes required by the regulations are summarized here.
Incidents of Title IX sexual harassment (as defined in the Interim Title IX Policy) alleged to have occurred between August 14, 2020 and July 31, 2024, will be investigated according to the Interim Title IX Policy and Process.
All Gender Based Misconduct (as defined in the Policy) alleged to have occurred before August 14, 2020 will be adjudicated in compliance with the Title IX statute, regulations, and Berklee Policy and Process in place at the time that the alleged Gender Based Misconduct occurred.
Other Discriminatory Conduct (as defined in the Policy) will be adjudicated in accordance with Berklee’s policy in effect at the time the Other Discriminatory Conduct is alleged to have occurred, using the process in effect at the time the report was made. For example, if the discriminatory conduct occurred during the 2023–2024 academic year, you may refer to 2023–2024 Equity Policy and Process.