Title IX / Sexual Harassment
Harvard University is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy educational and work environment in which no member of the University community is, on the basis of sex, including sexual orientation or gender identity, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in any University program or activity. Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination in that it denies an individual equal access to the University’s programs or activities.
How to Report Sexual or Gender-Based Harassment
Harvard University and SEAS are committed to preventing sexual harassment and to responding promptly to any reported incidents. If you believe that you have been subject to sexual or gender based harassment at SEAS or elsewhere at Harvard, or you have observed such a situation, you can contact a Title IX Resource Coordinator listed under the Faculty of Arts and Sciences - SEAS Resource Coordinators.
To find your SEAS Title IX Resource Coordinator, please visit:
https://oge.harvard.edu/specialized-local-supports
Anonymous Reporting
You are able to anonymously disclose concerns of sexual and/or gender-based harassment to the Harvard Title IX Office, including sharing a concern, communicating with a member of the Title IX Office, and access resources without revealing your identity.
To anonymously report your concerns, please use the:
Policies and Procedures
- Harvard University Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment Policies and Procedures
- FAS Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment Policy
- Sexual Harassment and Other Sexual Misconduct Resource Guide
Responsible Employee
Harvard University faculty, staff, and postdocs may receive disclosures regarding concerns of sexual harassment or other sexual misconduct from students or fellow postdocs, staff, or faculty members. Unless identified by the University as a confidential resource, faculty, staff, and postdocs are considered Responsible Employees and must promptly notify a Title IX Resource Coordinator about possible sexual harassment and other sexual misconduct.
Why is the Responsible Employee role important?
- Ensures that individuals consistently receive accurate information about the resources and options available from a trained person in a position to assist them.
- Provides individuals with access to supportive measures to address any emerging or ongoing challenges.
- Enables the University to proactively address any community safety concerns, including patterns of possible sexual harassment or other sexual misconduct.
More information can be found here: https://oge.harvard.edu/responsible-employee-supports.
Sexual Harassment / Assault Resources & Education (SHARE) Counselors
SHARE counselors offer a range of confidential support to all members of the Harvard Community impacted by harm or who are supporting someone.
To contact a SHARE Counselor:
SHARE Counselors
Smith Campus Center, Suite 624
1350 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: 617-496-5636 | Email: oge-share@harvard.edu
oge.harvard.edu/share
To discuss a crisis or urgent concerns:
(617) 495-9100 (24-hour, confidential hotline)
Additional Resources
Title IX Resource Coordinators have specialized experience in responding to disclosures of sexual harassment and other sexual misconduct. They serve in a neutral role, support all members of the Harvard community, and are expert resources around the University’s policies, procedures, and resources in the realm of sexual harassment and other sexual misconduct. Resource Coordinators serve as the primary point of contact for individuals seeking supportive measures, individualized supports that enable Harvard community members impacted by sexual harassment or other sexual misconduct to access their work or studies.
To contact a Title IX Resource Coordinator, please visit:
Harvard University faculty, staff, and post-doctoral students may receive disclosures regarding concerns of sexual harassment or other sexual misconduct from students or fellow postdocs, staff, or faculty members. Unless identified by the University as a confidential resource, faculty, staff, and post-doctoral students are considered Responsible Employees and must promptly notify a Title IX Resource Coordinator about possible sexual harassment and other sexual misconduct.
For more information and additional resources, please visit:
Sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and related forms of harm have the potential to impact many dimensions of one’s life. Resources are available within the Harvard University and in the surrounding community to address an array of needs that may arise as a result of these harms.
For more information on Community Supports and Community Resources, please visit: