Wentworth Institute of Technology (University) is committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive living, learning, and working environment for all members of the community. All members of the University are responsible for maintaining an environment free from sexual discrimination and harassment and are expected to commit themselves to be examples of the highest standards of personal and professional conduct.

As provided for in Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972, the University prohibits discrimination and discriminatory harassment in all of its educational and employment programs and activities on the basis of any individual’s sex, including admission and employment. Additionally, this policy complies with the regulations provided for in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (“VAWA”), the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (“Clery Act”), and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Pursuant to the University’s commitment to provide an inclusive learning environment, this Policy prohibits a broad continuum of behaviors, including those which may not be prohibited by law. This policy prohibits discrimination and discriminatory harassment that occurs within the educational programs and activities that is based on sex, including admission and employment.

The University will respond to all allegations of Prohibited Conduct in a prompt, fair, and impartial manner. Retaliation against those who make a complaint or participate in a related grievance process, is strictly prohibited.

There is a presumption that a Respondent is not responsible for the alleged conduct. If upon conclusion of the grievance process, an employee or student is found responsible for violating University policy, the University will issue sanctions pursuant to established sanctioning guidelines.

Inquiries regarding the application of this Policy and the respective grievance procedures used to resolve complaints may be referred to the recipient’s Title IX Coordinator, to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.

The Sexual Misconduct & Sex-based Discrimination Policy for Students and Employees can be accessed online. Pursuant to this policy, The University  will respond to all allegations of Prohibited Conduct in a prompt, fair, and impartial manner.

Retaliation against those who make a complaint or participate in a related grievance process, is strictly prohibited.

The Title IX Coordinator can be contacted in person, by telephone, email, or in person during regular business hours (Monday-Friday 8:15 AM to 4:45 PM):
Catlin Wells
Executive Director of Equity and Compliance/Title IX Coordinator
CEIS 204 
wellsc1@wit.edu
(617)989-4119

An individual may report an incident via an online reporting form. The online form will not be considered a complaint that would trigger a full investigation. 

Complainants have the right not to file a report. Even if a Complainant chooses not to file a report, the Complainant is highly encouraged to seek medical attention and counseling. Complainants who wish to file a report at a later date, may do so by utilizing any of the options above. Delay in reporting could create obstacles to the University’s process for stopping harassment/discrimination, remedying its effects, and preventing recurrence as well as potentially weakening evidence that could be useful in determining whether Prohibited Conduct occurred.