Civil Rights Compliance Office (CRC)

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The new Civil Rights Compliance Office will provide care and support for individuals involved in both civil rights and Title IX matters, coordinate the University’s response to reports and meet evolving federal regulatory requirements. This new office brings together the existing work of the Office of the ADA Coordinator, Civil Rights Investigations Office, Hearings Office, and Title IX compliance, case management and training into a single integrated team.

Types of Complaints / Topics Addressed

As UW employees, it’s important that you be aware of what kinds of prohibited conduct reports the CRC will respond to as identified in Executive Order No. 81 and related UW policies. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to: 

• Discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including age, citizenship, disability, national origin or shared ancestry, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran status, and more. 

• Sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, unwanted sexual contact, sexual exploitation, relationship violence and stalking. 

• Any retaliation you may have experienced for reporting discrimination, harassment or sexual misconduct; requesting an accommodation; or participating in a process to resolve a report. 

Disclaimers

As of July 23, 2025, there are expanded requirements for many UW Employees to share information about potential prohibited conduct with CRC. Executive Order No. 81 identifies University personnel who have reporting obligations in the following situations: 

• Employees (excluding student employees) who learn of potential prohibited conduct involving a student are required to share the information they have with CRC. The name of the impacted student may be withheld upon request. 

• Supervisors — including student employees with supervisory roles — who learn of potential prohibited conduct that occurred in the UW workplace that involved an employee within their line of supervision are required to share the information they have, including names. 

• Human resources professionals who learn of potential prohibited conduct that occurred in the UW workplace are required to share the information they have, including names. 

There are limited exceptions to the University’s reporting requirements. In addition, healthcare providers, confidential advocates and University ombuds are designated as confidential employees who are not required to report. If you are unsure whether a situation requires reporting, please contact CRC or visit Employee Reporting Obligations for guidance.

Process

What information you need to submit, what happens after

Please contact the CRC if you have experienced potential prohibited conduct or are aware of an incident affecting another community member. After a report is made, civil rights case managers will offer support and actively work with individuals to identify the best way to address their concerns, but making a report will not automatically initiate an investigation. 
 
The best way to reach a case manager is to make a Civil Rights & Title IX Report on the CRC website. You can also email civilrights@uw.edu or call 206-221-7932. Anonymous reporting options are available. 

Point of Contact Info

Email: civilrights@uw.edu
Phone: 206-221-7932