Student Health & Counseling

Mission & Non-Discrimination

Program Mission

Confidential Advocacy at SHAC addresses sexual violence at PSU by providing students with connections to resources, information, and trauma-informed support. We advocate for best practices in campus-coordinated response efforts at all institutional levels.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects people from discrimination based on race, color or national origin at institutions that receive Federal financial assistance. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination by covered employers on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions. As an educational institution that receives Federal financial assistance, Portland State University is covered by Title VI, Title VII and Title IX and is committed to the principles outlined in those Titles. The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) in the U.S. Department of Education is responsible for enforcing Title VI and Title IX, while the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing Title VII. 

If you believe you have been discriminated against by a confidential advocate or other staff member of the Center for Student Health & Counseling (SHAC), you have the right to file a complaint. 

  • Internally to Portland State: Portland State University's Title IX Coordinator may be reached at 503.725.4410, titleixcoordinator@pdx.edu. The Title IX Coordinator can assist you with addressing any concerns or in filing an internal complaint through the Office of Equity and Compliance.
    • Title IX pertains to any form of sex/gender discrimination, discriminatory harassment, sexual harassment, or sexual violence. Please be aware that the Title IX Coordinator is not confidential.
       
  • Externally to the office of Civil Rights: If you have questions about filing a complaint with the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) you may contact the Western Region’s office at 206-607-1600 or ocr.seattle@ed.gov.