Brite Divinity School and Texas Christian University (TCU) operate under a Supporting Services Agreement that articulates the University’s contractual commitment to provide essential administrative support, operational and maintenance services, and the vision of both institutions to assure a continuing spirit of mutual involvement, cooperation, and support for the benefit of students, staff, and faculty. Brite Divinity School and TCU comply with all requirements related to public safety, including those governed by the Clery Act and Title IX.

TITLE IX POLICY

The members of Brite Divinity School hold each other and the institution to the highest standards of personal and professional conduct and behavior. Brite does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in its education or employment programs or activities, and seeks to provide a community free of discrimination, harassment in various forms, abuses of power at personal and institutional levels, and other behavior that demeans individuals or diminishes human integrity. Sexual harassment, including sexual assault, is a form of sex discrimination and is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”). This policy prohibits behavior that violates Title IX and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”). Brite is also required to fulfill certain obligations when such prohibited behavior occurs under the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (“VAWA”) and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (“Clery Act”).

Brite prohibits Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment, Sexual Assault, Sexual Exploitation, Intimate Partner Violence, Stalking, and Retaliation as those terms are defined herein. It is also a violation of this policy to assist or encourage another person in the commission of any act prohibited by this policy. The conduct prohibited by this policy is unlawful and inconsistent with the mission and values of Brite, and will not be tolerated.

TITLE IX COORDINATOR

The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for monitoring and overseeing Brite’s compliance with Title IX, coordinating Brite’s response, investigation and resolution of all reports made under this policy, and ensuring Brite takes appropriate actions to eliminate, prevent the recurrence of, and remedy the effects of conduct prohibited by this policy. The Title IX Coordinator is also responsible for ensuring appropriate education and training.

The Title IX Coordinator at Brite Divinity School is:

Michael Miller
2925 Princeton St.
Fort Worth, TX 76129 Phone: 817.257.7577
Email: MICHAEL.MILLER@TCU.EDU

A report of violation of this policy may be made to the Title IX Coordinator at any time. The Title IX Coordinator is available to meet during regular office hours, in person, by telephone, or by email, with any student, employee or third-party to discuss this policy or the applicable procedures. Outside of regular office hours, a report of violation of this policy may be made to the Title IX Coordinator by telephone, email, or mail to the above-listed office address.

For additional information, please visit https://www.tcu.edu/institutional-equity/title-ix/index.php