Title IX

University Statement on Sexual Misconduct

The University of the Incarnate Word prohibits sexual misconduct, which can include:

• Sexual harassment
• Sexual assault
• Sexual exploitation
• Stalking
• Relationship violence (including dating and domestic violence)

The University takes all allegations of sexual misconduct seriously and is committed to providing information, education, resources, support, interim measures, and clear direction to University of the Incarnate Word community members to prevent and address such conduct. The University will always attempt to respond to sexual misconduct that it knows or should know about in order to stop prohibited conduct, prevent the recurrence of any conduct of concern, prevent and/or eliminate any hostile environment, and, where appropriate, address any effects on campus from such prohibited conduct.

• Sexual Misconduct Policy (pdf)
• Sexual Misconduct Adjudication Processes (pdf)
• Sexual Misconduct Information and Resources Brochure (pdf)
• Reporting Options Flyer (pdf)

If you have issues or a complaint under the Sexual Misconduct Policy, please use the Report an Incident button above. If you need assistance filing a report, please reach out to our office.

Schedule A Meeting

Our staff are available to meet with you in-person or via Zoom. Book an appointment here to meet with one of our staff members. Once you submit the meeting request, we will reach out to you to confirm your appointment.

Confidential Resources

• UIW Health Services
  Phone: (210) 829-6017
• UIW Behavioral Health (Counseling Services)
  Phone: (210) 832-5656
• University Mission & Ministry
  Phone: (210) 829-3128

Local Off-Campus Resources

The Rape Crisis Center

24 Hour Crisis Hotline (210) 349-7273

Questions or Concerns?

Individuals with questions or concerns regarding UIW and Title IX, and/or those who wish to file a complaint of non-compliance may directly contact the University's Title IX Coordinator, Matthew Carpenter, or The United States Department of Education: Office for Civil Rights (800) 421-3481. The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is the division of the federal government charged with enforcing compliance with Title IX. Information regarding OCR can be found at: www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html