Title IX, Sexual Misconduct, and Notice of Nondiscrimination
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. NYFA does not discriminate on the bases of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any program or activity operated by NYFA, including in admission and employment.
On April 29, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education issued a Final Rule under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (89 Fed. Reg. 33474).
Consistent with this commitment and complying with all applicable laws and governmental regulations, NYFA’s Title IX Sex Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Grievance Policy (2024) establishes a standard of zero tolerance for Discrimination on the basis of Sex, as defined by the 2024 Final Rule under Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, and all other forms of Sexual Misconduct. NYFA will promptly respond in a fair and impartial manner to all allegations of Sex Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct, provide assistance and support to those affected, and take appropriate disciplinary action upon finding a violation of NYFA’s Title IX Sex Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Grievance Policy (2024).
Per the 2024 Title IX Final Rule, Sex-Based Harassment is considered Discrimination on the basis of Sex if it includes harassment due to actual or perceived sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity.
As of August 1, 2024, NYFA’s Title IX Sex Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Grievance Policy (2024) is in effect for the New York and Los Angeles campuses of the New York Film Academy.
A federal judge has temporarily halted enforcement of the 2024 Title IX Final Rule from taking effect on August 1, 2024 in Florida. Therefore, the 2020 Title IX Final Rule (85 Fed. Reg. 30026 (May 19, 2020)), as reflected in NYFA’s Title IX Grievance Policy and Procedure (2020) and NYFA’s Sexual Misconduct Policy (2020) will remain in effect for the Miami campus of the New York Film Academy.
Inquiries about the application of NYFA’s Title IX policies may be directed to the appropriate campus-specific Title IX Coordinator or the Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
Designated individuals at the NY, LA, and Miami campuses serve as Title IX Coordinators who are responsible for carrying out the day-to-day responsibilities of enforcing NYFA’s Title IX policies, which includes coordination of training, education, and the communications and administration of grievance procedures by assisting the complainant in identifying the appropriate NYFA policy and personnel to help resolve the complaint in a prompt and equitable manner.
Reporting Information:
To report incidents or conduct that may constitute sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or sexual misconduct, you may contact the appropriate campus-specific Title IX Coordinator. After receiving the report, the Title IX Coordinator or designated NYFA official will initiate the appropriate process according to the applicable NYFA Title IX policy.
During the processes outlined within NYFA’s Title IX policies, Complainants and Respondents are afforded specific procedures that provide them the right(s) to:
- Make a report to local law enforcement and/or state police;
- Have disclosures of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault treated seriously;
- Make a decision about whether or not to disclose a crime or violation and participate in the judicial or conduct process and/or criminal justice process free from pressure by the institution;
- Participate in a process that is fair, impartial, and provides adequate notice and a meaningful opportunity to be heard;
- Be treated with dignity and to receive from NYFA courteous, fair, and respectful health care and counseling services, where available;
- Be free from any suggestion that the reporting individual is at fault when these crimes and violations are committed, or should have acted in a different manner to avoid such crimes or violations;
- Describe the incident to as few NYFA representatives as practicable and not be required to unnecessarily repeat a description of the incident;
- Be protected from retaliation by NYFA, any student, the accused and/or the Respondent, and/or their friends, family and acquaintances within the jurisdiction of NYFA;
- Have access to at least one level of appeal of a determination;
- Be accompanied by an Advisor of their choice who may assist and advise a reporting individual, accused, or respondent throughout the judicial or conduct process including during all meetings and hearings related to such process; and
- Exercise civil rights and practice of religion without interference by the investigative, criminal justice, or judicial or conduct process of NYFA.
NYFA Title IX Coordinators
New York Campus & Online Workshops
Susana Soto
Interim Title IX Coordinator
NYtitle9@nyfa.edu / 818-333-3577
Los Angeles Campus
Susana Soto
Interim Title IX Coordinator
LATitle9@nyfa.edu / 818-333-3577
Miami Campus
Susana Soto
Interim Title IX Coordinator
SBtitle9@nyfa.edu / 818-333-3577
Section 106.45(b) of the 2020 Final Title IX Rules require the sharing of “All materials used to train Title IX Coordinators, investigators, decision-makers, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process. A recipient must make these training materials publicly available on its website, or if the recipient does not maintain a website the recipient must make these materials available upon request for inspection by members of the public.”
For the purposes of compliance with section 106.45 of the Title IX Final Rules, this website includes all training materials created by the Student Conduct Institute for our member institutions to train Title IX Coordinators, investigators, decision-makers, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process in Title IX compliance and practices.
Updated: August 1, 2024