University of Houston-Victoria Title IX and Equal Opportunity
(fill out an online form to share a concern with our office or you can learn more about ways to report Sexual Misconduct)
(fill out an online form to share a concern with our office or you can learn more about ways to report Discrimination)
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About the Title IX and Equal Opportunity Office
The Title IX and Equal Opportunity Office maintains and strengthens an educational, working and living environment where students, faculty, staff and visitors are free from sex discrimination of any kind. The Office processes all inquiries and complaints concerning discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, genetic information and/or veteran status.
The Title IX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator oversees efforts to comply with and implement the University of Houston System Sexual Misconduct Policy and Anti-Discrimination Policy. You can view policy links at the bottom of this page.
The Coordinator investigates administrative reports of sexual misconduct and discrimination. The Coordinator is available to discuss options, provide information about support services, explain policies and procedures as well as deliver training and education initiatives.
How to Report a Concern or Start a Formal Complaint for Title IX or Sexual Misconduct
There are multiple ways an individual could seek resources. There are three levels of reporting:
General report: By contacting the Title IX & Equal Opportunity Office, you can anonymously or confidentially share a concern. For instance, you may report if you want to:
- Learn more about policies and whether your experience may make you eligible for services.
- Have the university offer services to a person you are concerned about.
- Make the university aware of potentially problematic conduct.
- Ask for interim measures to support your safety on campus.
- Request academic accommodations so that your access to education is not affected.
- Fulfill your obligation as an employee to report sexual misconduct.
Formal administrative complaints: Formal complaints are required when a person seeks to have an administrative investigation and possible sanction or disciplinary process against a university student or employee. Contact the Title IX & Equal Opportunity Office to ask about or start the formal complaint process.
Police reports: Police reports are handled separately from administrative Title IX or sexual misconduct reports. Campus police have county-wide jurisdiction to respond to reports as appropriate.
To learn more about the difference between these levels of reporting, see our most frequent reporting questions.
Report a Sexual Misconduct Concern:
Complete the Online Report Form or contact the Equal Opportunity Office. You may report in-person, online or by phone, email or regular mail. TheEqual Opportunity Office reviews all reports and offers appropriate services to identified parties.
Brandon Lee is the UHV Senior Director for Equal Access. In that role, he coordinates training and services related to Title IX, sexual misconduct, as well as equal opportunity and access.
Brandon LeeSenior Director for Equal Access
Title IX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator
University of Houston-Victoria
3007 N. Ben Wilson St.
University West, Room 116
Victoria, TX 77901
(361) 570-4835
Formal Complaints:
Contact the Title IX Coordinator to ask about or start the formal complaint process. A formal complaint is required for a formal investigation to possibly find a student or employee in violation of an Equal Opportunity policy and evaluate for official sanction(s).
To file a Title IX Formal Complaint, complete the Formal Complaint Questionnaire from the Equal Opportunity Office and return in person, by email or mail to the Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator is available to answer questions about policies and the complaint process prior to the filing of a formal complaint.
Police Reports:
In an emergency, dial 911.To file a report with the police, contact local law enforcement where the incident occurred or for campus police call (361) 570-HELP (4357). Campus police may be able to assist you in contacting local law enforcement if the incident occurred outside campus police jurisdiction.
Anonymous Reports:
You may make an anonymous report online at the Fraud & Non-Compliance Hotline or by calling (800) 461-9330. However, filing a report without identifying the details of the incident or the reporting party may limit our ability to conduct a thorough investigation. Responsible employees must report to the Title IX Coordinator (employees may submit an anonymous report if they experience discrimination or misconduct personally).
How to Report a Concern or Start a Formal Complaint for Discrimination
The Anti-Discrimination Policy protects community members from discrimination "on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status." The Policy includes protected classes for sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. You can find a link to the full policy at the bottom of this page.
Report a Discrimination Concern:
Complete the Online Report Form or contact the Equal Opportunity Office. You may report in-person, online or by phone, email or regular mail. TheEqual Opportunity Office reviews all reports and offers appropriate services to identified parties.
You may contact the Equal Opportunity Coordinator as listed below by phone, email, mail or in-person to report a discrimination concern or file a formal complaint:
Brandon LeeSenior Director for Equal Access
Title IX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator
University of Houston-Victoria
3007 N. Ben Wilson St.
University West, Room 116
Victoria, TX 77901
(361) 570-4835
Formal administrative complaints: Formal complaints are required when a person seeks to have an administrative investigation and possible sanction or disciplinary process against a university student or employee. Contact the Equal Opportunity Coordinator to ask about or start the formal complaint process.
To file a Formal Complaint for Discrimination, submit a completed Formal Complaint Questionnaire in person, by email or mail to the Equal Opportunity Coordinator. The Equal Opportunity Coordinator is available to answer questions about policies and the complaint process prior to the filing of a formal complaint.
Anonymous Reports: You may make an anonymous report online at the Fraud & Non-Compliance Hotline or by calling (800) 461-9330. However, filing a report without identifying the details of the incident or the reporting party may limit our ability to conduct a thorough investigation.
Police reports: In an emergency, dial 911. Certain forms of conduct such as harassment or hate crimes may also be criminal violations. Police reports are handled separately from administrative reports or complaints. Campus police have county-wide jurisdiction to respond to reports as appropriate. To file a report with police, contact local law enforcement where the incident occurred. For non-emergency situations, contact campus police at (361) 570-4357 (361-570-HELP).
Non-Discrimination Statement
The policy of UHV is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, veteran's status, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where such distinction is required by law.
Any person with concerns and/or complaints regarding unlawful harassment, discrimination, Title IX or sexual misconduct may direct questions to Brandon Lee, Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator (University West 116, (361) 570-4835)or to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights (800) 421-3481.
Students with disabilities needing assistance may contact Cheryl Worley, Manager of Disability Services (University Commons 2108A, (361) 570-4287).
Employees with disabilities needing assistance may contact Shelly Frank, Director of Human Resources (University West 117, (361) 570-4800).
Dissemination Procedure
This Statement may be disseminated through the following:
UHV Website
Student Handbook
UHV Catalog
University Viewbook
New Employee Orientation
Faculty Manual
Legal References
Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended in 1972, Title VI, Title VII
Education Amendments of 1972, Title IX (P.L. 92-318)
Public Law 93-162 (Section 504)
45 CFR, Parts 81, 86 (Federal Register June 4, 1985, August 11, 1975)
Additional Information
University of Houston System Sexual Misconduct Policy (or see Sexual Misconduct Policy HTML version).
University of Houston System Anti-Discrimination Policy (or see Anti-Discrimination Policy HTML version).
For further information on notice of non-discrimination and for the address and phone number of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights office that serves your area, call 1 (800) 421-3481 or visit the OCR contact page.