91´ÎÔª

Office of Conflict, Resolution & Policy

The 91´ÎÔª is committed to creating learning and working environments free from discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), and retaliation. These environments are essential to ensuring that all students, faculty, and staff can fully participate in the University’s academic, professional, and social life.

The Equal Opportunity & Title IX functions, housed within the Office of Conflict, Resolution & Policy (CRP), respond to concerns related to protected-class discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Our goal is to stop misconduct, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects by restoring access to educational and workplace opportunities.

We provide information, resources, and fair resolution options to support students, faculty, and staff.

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Links to Current Policy & Procedures (PDF)

• Discrimination, Harassment, & Retaliation Policy
• Discrimination Grievance Procedures

Submit a Report

If you’ve experienced or witnessed discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or retaliation, you can report it to our office using the online form:

You can also contact our office directly:

What We Do

The Equal Opportunity and Title IX team, part of the Office of Conflict, Resolution & Policy, ensures that the 91´ÎÔª complies with federal and state laws that protect students, employees, and visitors from discrimination and harassment.

We provide education, individualized support, and impartial resolution processes to foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful campus community.

91´ÎÔª Non-Discrimination and Title IX Statement

The 91´ÎÔª is committed to providing a learning and working environment that promotes respect, dignity, and equity for all individuals. In accordance with federal and state law, the University does not discriminate—and prohibits discrimination—on the basis of race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity, gender expression, and gender transition), sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (including having a history of a disability or being regarded as having a disability), marital or family status, genetic characteristics or information, age, veteran or military status, political ideas, or any other legally protected classification in its educational programs and activities, including admission and employment.

In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations, the 91´ÎÔª does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. This requirement extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator.

The 91´ÎÔª has designated a Title IX Coordinator and Director of Equal Opportunity to coordinate its compliance with Title IX and other non-discrimination laws and policies. Their contact information is:

Title IX Coordinator and Director of Equal Opportunity
Office of Conflict, Resolution, & Policy
University Hall 004
91´ÎÔª
Missoula, MT 59812
Phone: (406) 243-5710
Email: conflict@umontana.edu

Website: umt.edu/eo

Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) with inquiries, questions, or complaints at:

Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-1100
Phone: 800-421-3481
TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: OCR@ed.gov
Website:

Any person may report discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or retaliation—by using the contact information listed above, or by any other means that results in the Title IX Coordinator or the Office of Conflict, Resolution, & Policy receiving the report. Reports may be submitted at any time, including during non-business hours.

The University has adopted and published grievance procedures providing for the prompt and equitable resolution of student and employee complaints of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and sexual harassment, including formal complaints under Title IX. Information about how to file a report or formal complaint, and how the University will respond, is available from the Office of Conflict Resolution and Policy on the Equal Opportunity and Title IX website, including:

• Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy and Procedures
• Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures (anticipated issuance in August 2025)

This non-discrimination statement is prominently displayed on the 91´ÎԪ’s website and included in relevant publications, including handbooks and catalogs distributed to students, employees, applicants, and unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with the University.