Title IX
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Title IX is a federal law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex, which includes sexual harassment and sexual violence, in education programs and activities. Prohibited discrimination occurs when an MUSC student or employee is treated differently based on their sex or gender.
Notice of Nondiscrimination
The Medical University of South Carolina (“MUSC”) does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to MUSC’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. MUSC’s Title IX Coordinator is Daniela Sorokko Harris, 171 Ashley Avenue, Main Hospital NT, Suite 246, Charleston, SC, 29425, harridan@musc.edu, 843-792-1282.
View MUSC Harassment and Discrimination Policy & Procedures (PDF).
To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to our web page on Reporting Prohibited Conduct.
Mission Statement
MUSC is committed to maintaining a safe environment that is supportive of its mission and free from harassment and discrimination. To this end, MUSC actively engages in prevention and education efforts. It also prohibits sexual and gender-based misconduct (a/k/a “Prohibited Conduct”). MUSC will respond promptly and equitably to eliminate discrimination and harassment and will remedy any adverse effects on the MUSC community.
Policy & Complaint Procedures
Nondiscrimination Anti-Harassment and Equal Opportunity Policy and Procedures (PDF)
What is considered Prohibited Conduct at MUSC?
How can I report an incident of harassment, discrimination, or sexual misconduct?
MUSC strongly encourages individuals who have experienced, have knowledge of, or have witnessed harassment, discrimination or other forms of sexual misconduct committed by or against students, staff, or faculty to report the incident immediately to the university.
Learn how to report incidents to MUSC.
Employee Reporting Guidelines
Learn more about your responsibilities as an employee of MUSC.
Resources for Students & Employees
MUSC is a caring community. Regardless of how you decide to proceed, there are many resources available to you both on campus and in the community.
Preservation of Evidence
MUSC recognizes that making the decision to report Prohibited Conduct often takes time. Individuals are strongly encouraged to take immediate steps to preserve all evidence that might support a future or investigation by MUSC, law enforcement or both.
Learn more about how to preserve evidence.
Information for Pregnant & Parenting Students
If you are a parent or expecting a child, please familiarize yourself with the following resources:
Staff
Title IX Coordinator
MUSC has appointed a Title IX Coordinator to oversee compliance with Title IX and to coordinate compliance with applicable provisions of the Clery Act, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 ("VAWA"), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the South Carolina Human Affairs Law. The Title IX Coordinator has multiple responsibilities, including but not limited to overseeing MUSC's response to reports of prohibited conduct, leading MUSC's education efforts for students and employees about sex and gender-based misconduct, resources, and reporting options; and tracking and monitoring patterns, trends, and issues of concern.
Daniela Sorokko Harris, J.D.
Assistant Professor
Title IX and Section 1557 Coordinator
Director of Civil Rights Compliance
843-792-1282
harridan@musc.edu