Office of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance

Our team receives specialized training to respond to questions, incidents, and concerns that you may have related to Title IX and sexual misconduct. View our team and our training to contact a member if you have any questions or to view the training we have received. Please contact any of our team members for information on this site, UNE's policies and procedures, or if you would like to discuss a concern.

UNE Title IX Grievance Policies

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits any person in the United States from being discriminated against on the basis of the sex in seeking access to any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. UNE has two policies for addressing reports and complaints made under the Department of Education’s 2024 updates to the Title IX Regulations:

• University of New England’s Title IX Grievance Policy for Students (PDF)
• University of New England’s Title IX Grievance Policy of Employees (PDF)

UNE Lactation and Pregnant and Parenting Student Policy

In accordance with Federal and State laws, the University has established processes and procedures to train faculty and professional staff in supporting students who are pregnant and/or parenting to ensure the protection and equal treatment of pregnant persons, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and new parents. Requests for support and additional information must be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, Angela Shambarger, at ashambarger@a220149.com or (207) 221-4554.

• University of New England’s Lactation and Pregnant and Parenting Student Policy (PDF)

UNE Non-Discrimination Policies

UNE will not tolerate harassment of its employees or students. The two policies listed below apply to all forms of discrimination, which includes harassment and retaliation (other than sex discrimination which is covered by UNE’s Title IX Grievance policies). The University of New England is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work, and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law and University policy, the University prohibits any member of the faculty, staff, administration, trustees, student body, vendors, volunteers, or visitors to campus, whether they are guests, patrons, independent contractors, or clients, from harassing and/or discriminating against any other member of the University community because of that person's race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, familial status, pregnancy, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, creed, color, genetic information, physical or mental disability, HIV status, or status as a veteran. 

The University has two policies for addressing reports of covered discrimination:

• University of New England’s Nondiscrimination Grievance Procedure, Policy and Notice of Nondiscrimination for Students (PDF)
• University of New England’s Nondiscrimination Grievance Procedure, Policy and Notice of Nondiscrimination for Employees (PDF)

There are many ways to seek help and assistance or to file a report with the University even if you are working or learning online. Reporting and resources will help individuals find the resources they need to address the issues at hand.

The Green Dot Bystander Initiative is a nationally recognized bystander awareness and intervention program that is demonstrating success at reducing violence in communities. The University of New England is excited to implement Green Dot on our campuses and provide opportunities for students, faculty, and professional staff to become empowered bystanders. Learn more about Green Dot Bystander training and events.

View The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report that complies with the Jeanne Clery Act.

Consent, It's as Simple as Tea

This three-minute video helps clarify what constitutes consent under Title IX regulations.