General FAQ

Title IX is a federal statute that prohibits, among other things, sex discrimination in education. Moody’s Office of Title IX covers the following Prohibited Conduct:

• Sex Discrimination
• Retaliation
• Sexual Assault/Sexual Violence
• Dating Violence
• Domestic Violence
• Stalking
• Sexual Exploitation
• Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment
• Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment (Examples: unwelcome touching, sexual jokes, leering, sexual comments, sexually staring at a person’s body)

• Chicago: Counseling Services, Health Services
• Michigan: Dr. John Restum

*Confidential Resources ARE NOT designated reporters. They do not have an obligation to report to the Title IX Office

Title IX Prohibited Conduct

Any Prohibited Conduct under Section VI.1 of Moody’s Title IX policy (see pages 7-9). Includes hostile environment sexual harassment that must be severe, pervasive, AND objectively offensive.

Non-Title IX Prohibited Conduct

Any Prohibited Conduct under Section VI.2 of Moody’s Title IX policy (see pages 9-12). Includes hostile environment sexual harassment that must be severe, persistent, OR pervasive.

Retaliation is adverse action taken against an individual with the purpose of interfering with an individual’s rights under Moody’s Title IX Policy, including for making a report or for participating or refusing to participate in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing.

Retaliation may include intimidation, threats, coercion, discrimination, or adverse employment or educational actions against anyone involved in Moody’s Title IX Process.

Retaliation may be committed by the Respondent, Complainant, or any other individual or group of individuals.

*If you feel a crime has been committed, please contact local law enforcement or 911