OCOM Title IX Office
Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine (OCOM) is committed to equality of educational opportunity and providing safe and nondiscriminatory learning, living, and working environments for all members of the OCOM community in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972.
Per the OCOM Non-Discrimination Policy, D001:
It is a violation of OCOM policy to discriminate in the selection of administrative personnel, faculty and staff, and students, the provision of employment opportunities, benefits, or privileges; to create discriminatory work conditions; or to use discriminatory evaluative standards in employment if the basis of that discriminatory treatment is, in whole or in part, on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age or disabilities, and religion.
OCOM does not tolerate acts of sex-based discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, or gender-based harassment. All members of the OCOM community are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects personal integrity and respect for others.
OCOM recognizes the serious and negative impacts sex-based discrimination and harassment have on individuals and the OCOM community. To that end, OCOM endeavors to eliminate, prevent, and address their effects.
Sexual Misconduct
Refers to a broad range of prohibited behavior including, but not limited to, sex-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual assault, dating, and domestic violence, stalking, and other related forms of sex discrimination, including retaliation for reporting or participating in an investigation regarding sexual misconduct.
Once made aware of a complaint regarding sexual misconduct, OCOM may conduct an investigation regardless of how the information was brought to OCOM’s attention or the extent to which the complaining party wishes to participate or be involved under the procedures outlined in this policy. Once OCOM investigates, it will respond to complaints or reports about sexual misconduct with measures designed to stop the behavior, eliminate any such prohibited conduct, prevent the recurrence of the prohibited conduct, and remediate any adverse effects on campus or in OCOM-related programs or activities. This may include the implementation of temporary restriction(s).
Students, staff, and faculty who believe they have been subjected to discrimination or harassment in violation of Title IX should follow the procedures outlined in this policy to report these concerns immediately to the Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator can be reached via email at titleIX@ocom.org.
Title IX prohibits retaliation by any student or employee against anyone who reports an alleged Title IX violation. Inquiries regarding applying Title IX and other laws, regulations, and policies prohibiting discrimination may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator. Information can be accessed via the Title IX web page found at www.ocom.org
Reporting a Title IX Incident
If you are in an emergency, dial 911. If a student, staff, or faculty member believes someone they know has experienced Sexual Misconduct, they should promptly report incidents to the Title IX Office. Individuals are encouraged to complete the OCOM Title IX Intake form. The Title IX office can also be reached via email at titleIX@ocom.org
Email: titleIX@ocom.org