Initiatives
The Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance promotes and participates in University initiatives to maintain an environment free of discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct.
Learn more about these efforts:
- Affirmative action for veterans and individuals with disabilities
Northwestern University is a federal contractor that complies with the requirements of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act, in areas of recruitment and retention of employees who are veterans and persons with disabilities. - Campus Climate Survey
Surveys in 2024, 2019 and 2015 were used to collect information about student perspectives and experiences related to sexual misconduct, as well as knowledge of resources available at Â鶹´«Ã½. Â鶹´«Ã½ uses this information to strengthen sexual misconduct response, resources, and prevention initiatives.