Ensuring Equal Opportunities for All
Get Help
- Get support now from School Counselors, Deans of Students, Principals, Assistant Principals, or Nurses
- To report sexual harassment or sexual misconduct to the Deputy Title IX Coordinator, you can report online or by contacting Betsy Noel, Deputy Title IX Coordinator.
- To report a bias incident, you can report online, or by contacting the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Priyanka Rupani, or the Coordinator for Wellness and Equal Opportunity Programs and Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Betsy Noel.
- Get support from one of the Support Resources you can find here.
- If this is an EMERGENCY: Call 9-1-1 for medical assistance or call 773-702-8181 to reach the University of Chicago Police Department.
Harassment, Discrimination, Bullying, Hazing and Retaliation
Definitions
Behaviors that constitute harassment, Discrimination, Bullying, Hazing, or Retaliation are fundamentally disrespectful, can be disruptive to the learning environment, and can have the purpose or effect of interfering with others’ equal access to a Laboratory Schools education. Regardless of the definitions provided below, people who believe they have experienced conduct prohibited under Lab’s policies are encouraged to report the behavior and to seek support as soon as possible.
Policies & Reporting
- The Laboratory Schools’ Policy on Harassment, Discrimination, Sexual Misconduct, Bullying, Hazing, and Retaliation and Procedures for Students
- Read the University’s policies, which apply to employees, on the University’s Equal Opportunities Webpage.
- Report Possible Sexual Harassment or Sexual Misconduct to the Deputy Title IX Coordinator Betsy Noel
- Report a Bias Incident to Priyanka Rupani, Director of Diversity Equity and Inclusion, and Betsy Noel, Coordinator for Wellness and Equal Opportunity Programs and Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Sexual Misconduct and Title IX
Definitions
Sexual misconduct may violate the law, does violate the standards of our community, and is unacceptable at Lab and the University of Chicago. Sexual misconduct can be devastating to the person who experiences it directly and can adversely impact family, friends, and the larger community. Regardless of the definitions provided below, people who believe they have experienced any sexual misconduct are encouraged to report the incident and to seek medical care and support as soon as possible. To report a behavior or to file a complaint under our policy on discrimination and sexual misconduct or Title IX, please contact Betsy Noel, Deputy Title IX Coordinator.
Policies & Reporting
- The Laboratory Schools’ Policy on Harassment, Discrimination, Sexual Misconduct, Bullying, Hazing, and Retaliation and Procedures for Students
- The Laboratory Schools’ Policy on Title IX Sexual Harassment and Procedures for Students
- The University of Chicago Policy on Harassment, Discrimination, and Sexual Misconduct (applies to Lab employees’ conduct)
- The University of Chicago Policy on Title IX Sexual Harassment (applies to Lab employees’ conduct)
- To report sexual harassment or sexual misconduct to the Deputy Title IX Coordinator, you can report online or by contacting Betsy Noel, Deputy Title IX Coordinator..
- Sexual Harassment Information For Students
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Educational Materials
The mission of the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs at Lab is to promote healthy relationships through dialogue and education, and to work towards the elimination of sexual harassment and sexual misconduct in our community. The scope of issues these prevention initiatives and programming address is quite broad, ranging from healthy relationships (including communication and sexual decision-making), bystander intervention, and the prevention and awareness of sexual assault, stalking, and relationship violence. The Office of Equal Opportunity Programs coordinates programs and outreach for students at every grade level and for faculty and staff. Some of the education materials used in those programs and outreach can be found below.
FAQs
- What happens when Lab receives a report of Title IX sexual misconduct, which includes sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and/or stalking?
- Who is Lab’s Title IX Coordinator?
- What process does Lab follow for reports about students’ behavior?
- What process does Lab follow for reports about employees’ behavior?
- What are the reporting obligations of Laboratory Schools’ faculty, staff and administrators?