Title IX
The Office of Title IX and Compliance oversees compliance with the University’s obligations under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972 prohibiting sex-based discrimination and sexual harassment as well as all state and federal laws and regulations applicable to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.
The University outlines its commitments to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity as well as its obligations under Title IX in its Equal Opportunity, Nondiscrimination and Title IX Plan and Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy.
The University has appointed an Equal Opportunity Officer (“EO Officer”) as well as a Title IX Coordinator to oversee its compliance with University policies and state and federal nondiscrimination and equal opportunity laws.
Anyone with questions, concerns or complaints regarding discrimination, discriminatory harassment, or retaliation may contact the EO Officer/Title IX Coordinator:
Grace Napolitano
Director of Title IX and Compliance
Make a Report
Any Salem State community member who has been the victim of sexual assault or any other sex-based discrimination is highly encouraged to make a report to the Director of Title IX and Compliance. Alternative reporting options are also available. If a report is made to a responsible employee, they will be required to report the information to the Director of Title IX and Compliance. Although they will be unable to keep the report confidential, it will remain highly private, and only those who need to know will be informed.
Director of Title IX and Compliance
Make a report online
Learn about the reporting process through our FAQ guide
Title IX Training Materials
Salem State University is a member of the Student Conduct Institute. Access SCI Title IX training materials.
More information for Impacted Individuals/Victims/Survivors
- What is Salem State’s policy on sexual violence?
- What are Salem State’s procedures for handling complaints?
- Where can I make a report?
- What can I expect after reporting?
- Can I talk to someone confidentially?
- What resources and support are available to the victim of sexual assault?
- Who does Title IX apply to?
- Are there resources and support available to someone accused of sexual assault?
- What is sexual assault? Consent? Harassment? Stalking? And more definitions.
- What sexual assault prevention programs are available on campus?
Report a Bias Incident
Salem State strives to both increase the diversity within our campus community and to create a welcoming environment for all members. We unequivocally denounce acts of bias or hate and pledge to respond in ways that reinforce our values of inclusion and belonging and prioritize empowerment and healing. The university defines a bias incident as any act, conduct or communication that reasonably is understood to demean, degrade, threaten or harass an individual or group based on an actual or perceived characteristic. Community members who witness or experience bias are encouraged to notify the university to initiate an investigation.