your rights as a student

Students are entitled to recieve support services and file a complaint free from retaliation.

your rights

If you feel that you have been impacted by sex discrimination which includes sexual assault, sexual harassment, relationship abuse or stalking, you have a right to:

  • Receive support services such as counseling, etc.
  • Have your report handled as confidentially as possible
  • Be informed of the relevant University policy(ies)
  • File a complaint with the University, and have assistance doing so, through the Student Code of Conduct, if the complaint is against a student, or through the Equal Opportunity Complaint Procedure, if the complaint is against an employee or visitor
  • Have your complaint investigated
  • Receive assistance in writing a statement of the incident(s)
  • Request measures to improve your safety and reduce your contact with the accused student
  • Request accommodations, such as extensions for assignments in classes, housing reassignment, etc.
  • File a police report
  • Be free from retaliation

contact for resources and support

Cameron (Cam) McDonnell, Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Phone: 207-581-1485

Email: um.titleix@maine.edu

Office: Memorial Union Room 235A