About the Drexel Office of Civil Rights Compliance

The Drexel Office of Civil Rights Compliance (CRC) develops and implements best practices for education, prevention, resources and support services at Drexel University, while providing leadership on the policies, laws and regulations pertaining to sexual misconduct, discrimination, harassment and retaliation. The office is tasked, in part, with enforcing Drexel's policies on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation (CR-1) and Sexual Harassment and Misconduct (CR-2), which apply to all students, faculty, professional staff, and community members.

The Drexel Office of Civil Rights Compliance strives to deliver and promote support, execute timely and appropriate response, and provide education to all members of the Drexel community, particularly those who are impacted by potential policy violations. Our team is comprised of dedicated, trained professionals who are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate and equitable services to anyone who contacts our office.

Support means:

• collaborating with University partners, including students, to support initiatives and activities that promote a welcoming, inclusive environment for every member of the Drexel community
• connecting community members with supportive measures, accommodations and resources

Response means:

• monitoring the University's compliance with equal opportunity and civil rights laws and related University policies, as well as assisting with responses to inquiries from federal and state governmental agencies, such as the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission and the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education
• investigating and/or otherwise resolving complaints of sexual misconduct, discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation

Education means:

• disseminating information about laws, policies and procedures regarding equal opportunity and civil rights laws and related University policies for students, faculty, professional staff and community members
• training students, faculty and staff about their rights and responsibilities under applicable equal opportunity and civil rights laws and related University policies