UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS 32 OLD SLIP. 26?? FLOOR NEW YORK. NEW YORK 10005 TIMOTHY .I. BLASCIIARD DIRECTOR NEW YORK OFFICE July 16, 2015 John Sexton President New York University 70 Washington Square South New York, New York 10012 Re: Case No. 02?15-2343 New York University School of Medicine Dear President Sexton: On May 26, 2015, the US. Department of Education, New York Of?ce for Civil Rights (OCR) received the above-referenced complaint ?led against the New York University School of Medicine. The complainant alleged that the University failed to respond and equitably to the report of sexual assault that- made on [Nonresl?onswe and as a result,- was subjected to a sexually hostile environment. OCR has determined that it will investigate the allegation. OCR is responsible for enforcing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), as amended, 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seg., and its implementing regulation at 34 CPR. Part 106, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in programs and activities receiving ?nancial assistance from the US. Department of Education (the Department). The University is a recipient of ?nancial assistance from the Department. Therefore, OCR has jurisdictional authority to investigate this complaint under Title IX. Because OCR has determined that it has jurisdiction and that the complaint was ?led in a timely manner, it is opening the allegation for investigation. Please note that opening the allegation for investigation in no way implies that OCR has made a determination with regard to its merit. During the investigation. OCR is a neutral fact-?nder, collecting and analyzing relevant evidence from the complainant, the recipient, and other sources, as appropriate. OCR will ensure that its investigation is legally suf?cient and is dispositive of the allegation, in accordance with the provisions of Article of Case Processing Manual. Enclosed is a document entitled, Complaint Processing Procedures.? This document will provide you with an overview of complaint evaluation, investigation, and resolution process. OCR will collect only material needed to investigate this complaint and will take all proper precautions to protect the identity of any individuals named in documents. The Department of?dueationh mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal oeuvre, Page 2 of4 Case No. 02-15-2343 The regulation implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, at 34 C.F.R. 100.6(b) and requires that a recipient of federal ?nancial assistance make available to OCR information that may be necessary for it to determine whether a recipient is in compliance with the regulations it enforces. This requirement is incorporated by reference in the regulations implementing Title IX, at 34 C.F.R. 106.71. This information is also being requested pursuant to 34 C.F.R. Please submit the information listed on the enclosed data request within twenty (20) days of the date of this letter, or OCR may conduct an onsite ?le review in order to obtain this information in a timely manner. goal is the prompt and appropriate resolution of the allegations contained in a complaint. OCR offers, when appropriate, an Early Complaint Resolution (ECR) process, similar to mediation, to facilitate the voluntary resolution of complaints by providing an early opportunity for the parties involved to resolve the allegation(s). Some information about the ECR process is contained in the enclosure to this letter entitled, Complaint Processing Procedures,? and on OC R?s website at Also, when appropriate, a complaint may be resolved before the conclusion of an investigation after the recipient expresses an interest to OCR to resolve the complaint. In such cases, OCR obtains a resolution agreement signed by the recipient. This agreement must be aligned with the complaint allegations or the information obtained during the investigation, and it must be consistent with applicable regulations. Additional information about this voluntary resolution process may be found in the enclosure entitled, Complaint Processing Procedures," and on website at Please be advised that the University may not harass, coerce, intimidate, or discriminate against any individual because he or she has ?led a complaint or participated in the complaint resolution process. If this happens, the complainant may ?le another complaint alleging such treatment. Under the Freedom of Information Act, it may be necessary to release this document and related correspondence and records upon request. In the event that OCR receives such a request, it will seek to protect. to the extent provided by law, personally identi?able information, which, if released, could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. OCR staff will contact you within twenty (20) days of the date of this letter to discuss the complaint resolution process. In the interim, if you have any questions, please contact Alexander Artz. Compliance Team Attorney, at (646) 428-3901 or Marykate O?Neil. Compliance Team Attorney, at (646) 428-3814 or marvkatconeilititedgov; or me, at (646) 428-380] or Sincerely, FZW mum Gill mpliance Team Leader Page 3 014 Case No. 02?15?2343 Data Reg uest Case No. 02?15?2343 New York University School of Medicine (the University) INonreSponswe I(lhc complainant) Due I Page 4 of4? Case No. 0245?2343 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS 32 01.1) SLIP. 26'? FLOOR NI-ZW YORK. Ntaw YORK 10005 TIMOTHY J. BLANCHARD DIRECTOR NEW YORK July 16,2015 Nonresponsive Re: Case No. 02-15-2343 New York University School of Medicine Nonrespon . Dear give . On May 26, 2015, the US. Department of Education, New York Of?ce for Civil Rights (OCR) received the above-referenced complaint you ?led against the New York University School of Medicine. You alleged that the University failed to respond and equitably to the report of sexual assault that you made oriNonresponswe and as a result, you were subjected to a sexually hostile environment. OCR as ermme at it will investigate the allegation. OCR is responsible for enforcing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), as amended, 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seg., and its implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R. Part 106, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in programs and activities receiving ?nancial assistance from the US. Department of Education (the Department). The University is a recipient of ?nancial assistance from the Department. Therefore, OCR has jurisdictional authority to investigate this complaint under Title IX. Because OCR has determined that it has jurisdiction and that the complaint was ?led in a timely manner, it is opening the allegation for investigation. Please note that opening the allegation for investigation in no way implies that OCR has made a determination with regard to its merit. During the investigation, OCR is a neutral fact-?nder, collecting and analyzing relevant evidence from the complainant. the recipient, and other sources, as appropriate. OCR will ensure that its investigation is legally sufficient and is dispositive of the allegation, in accordance with the provisions of Article of Case Processing Manual. goal is the prompt and appropriate resolution of the allegations contained in a complaint. OCR offers, when appropriate, an Early Complaint Resolution (ECR) process, similar to mediation, to facilitate the voluntary resolution of complaints by providing an early opportunity for the parties involved to resolve the allegation(s). Some information about the ECR process is contained in the publication entitled, Complaint Processing Procedures,? which was The Department ofEducat/on?s is to promote student achievement and preparation for global by fostering educational excellence and ensurlng equal access, Page 2 of 2 Case No. 02-15-2343 enclosed with previous letter to you acknowledging your complaint. This information is also on website at Also, when appropriate, a complaint may be resolved before the conclusion of an investigation after the recipient expresses an interest to OCR to resolve the complaint. In such cases, OCR obtains a resolution agreement signed by the recipient. This agreement must be aligned with the complaint allegations or the information obtained during the investigation, and it must be consistent with applicable regulations. Additional information about this voluntary resolution process may be found in the publication, Complaint Processing Procedures,? which was enclosed with previous letter to you, acknowledging your complaint. This information is also on website at Please be advised that the University may not harass, coerce, intimidate, or discriminate against any individual because he or she has filed a complaint or participated in the complaint resolution process. If this happens, you may ?le another complaint alleging such treatment. Under the Freedom of Information Act, it may be necessary to release this document and related correspondence and records upon request. In the event that OCR receives such a request, it will seek to protect, to the extent provided by law, personally identifiable information, which, if released, could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. If you have any questions, please contact Alexander Artz, Compliance Team Attorney, at (646) 428-3901 or alcxandcrartzalcdgov; Marykate O?Neil, Compliance Team Attorney, at (646) 428-3814 or or me, at (646) 428-3801 or Sincerely, Nadj Gill Team Leader