Division of Student Affairs

Title IX Office

"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

NMT Notice of Nondiscrimination

Reporting Options & Procedures

University community members who have experienced sexual misconduct (e.g., sexual discrimination or sexual harassment) have the right to report to police, the university, both, or neither. Reporting to both the university and local police does not limit your options in seeking support from either.

Within the university, multiple resolution pathways are available to you. You can seek formal resolution, alternative resolution, or educational resolution, as well as confidential support and/or supportive measures.

NMT Sexual Misconduct Reporting Options & Procedures

NMT Sexual Misconduct Reporting Options & Procedures- Spanish Version

FILE A REPORT

Title IX and Sexual Misconduct

Title IX is a Federal law that prohibits discrimination based on sex in educational programs and activities that receive Federal financial assistance. Examples of programs and activities that are subject to Title IX include applicants (e.g., admissions, employment), financial aid, academic programs, athletics, and housing. Title IX protects students, employees, and recruits from sex harassment. Title IX Sexual Harassment is a type of misconduct covered in the NMT Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Specifically, Title IX regulations apply to allegations which:

occurred on or after August 14, 2020;
occurred within the University's education programs or activities and within the United States;
includes one or more of the following;

Quid Pro Quo Harassment by an employee;
Hostile Environment Harassment- severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature; and
Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, or Stalking as defined under the Clery Act and VAWA; and

was committed by any student, faculty member, staff member, or third-party affiliate who has a formal (including contractual) relationship with the University community (allegations committed by visitors or guests to the University are not included).
Collectively, these are Title IX Prohibited Conduct.

The NMT Sexual Misconduct Policy has a broader scope and offers more protections than Title IX regulations. Any and all allegations of sexual misconduct should be addressed. The NMT Sexual Misconduct Policy applies to:

allegations of all forms of sex discrimination (e.g., sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression), as well as sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, indifferent treatment, retaliation;
incidents, which occur in educational programs or activities Northwestern operates (whether on- or off-campus, including outside of the United States);
allegations which concern members of our community — students, faculty, and staff, University vendors, contractors, visitors, guests, volunteers, interns, and third parties — at the time of the report; and
incident, which occurs in-person, or online/electronically.

These prohibited behaviors (i.e., Prohibited Conduct) are also considered a violation of New Mexico Tech’s Sexual Misconduct Policy that applies to all Tech’s students and employees.

Complainants (Tech uses the term “Complainant” in lieu of victim and “Respondent” as the individual/s who need to respondent to the allegations) of sexual misconduct not defined by Title IX should still report to the NMT Title IX Office (Fidel Student Center Rm 288, titleixcoordinator@nmt.edu, 575-835-5953) to receive support, resources, and information. These allegations may be addressed by other University policies.

Reports of violations of other University policies will be referred to the appropriate unit, such as the Office of Human Resources, the Academic Affairs, the Dean of Students, or the Dean of Graduate Students.

New Mexico Tech’s Title IX Coordinator monitors and oversees the University’s compliance with Title IX and related laws in the prevention of sex discrimination. This includes coordinating education and training activities, as well as responding to Title IX complaints. Students, faculty, administrators, staff, or others who participate in Tech’s education programs and activities with questions, concerns, or complaints about sex/gender-based discrimination, stalking, intimate partner violence, sexual harassment or other forms of sexual misconduct are encouraged to contact Tech’s Title IX Coordinator:

Title IX Coordinator

Peter Phaiah, Ph.D.

Associate V.P. for Student Affairs
Fidel Student Center, Rm. 288

801 Leroy Place

Socorro, NM 87801

(575) 835-5953 Off.

(575) 322-0001 Cell.

Email: titleixcoordinator@nmt.edu

Dr. Phaiah is available to meet with students or employees who need information or guidance about sex discrimination, Title IX Prohibited Conduct, and sexual misconduct. Normal office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., but appointments can also be made outside of these hours as needed.

Title IX inquiries can also be directed to:

Title IX Deputy

Randy Saavedra

Affirmative Action/EEOC Director &

ADA Compliance Officer
Cramer Hall 115

801 Leroy Place

Socorro, NM 87801

(575) 835-5005.

email: randy.saavedra@nmt.edu

Webpage: www.nmt.edu/affirmative-action

Title IX Investigators

Theresa Kappel

Email: theresa.kappel@nmt.edu

Matthew Johnson

Email: matthew.johnson@nmt.edu

For more information, see New Mexico Tech Sexual Misconduct Policy or Procedures for Reporting Incidents of Misconduct or Title IX Offenses below.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Recent Update

Some of you may have heard about new regulations recently issued by the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Tech has initially modified its New Mexico Tech Sexual Misconduct Policy accordingly and to be in compliance with the Clery Act, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and applicable New Mexico law. There is a need to continually collaborate with various constituents to address issues that fall outside the scope or jurisdiction of Title IX but are still necessary and will be covered by the NMT Sexual Misconduct policy and our Student Code of Conduct. Tech remains firmly committed to our work in preventing, educating, and responding to issues of sexual misconduct and intimate partner/relationship violence.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of New Mexico Tech to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University’s educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination.

The Title IX Coordinator has been designated to oversee Tech’s compliance with Title IX and to respond to reports of violations. See the website below for more information about Title IX. If you believe New Mexico Tech is not in compliance with the Title IX regulations, a person may also file a complaint with the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights regarding an alleged violation of Title IX by visiting the U.S. Department of Education's website or calling 800-421-3481.

Related Policies and Procedures

The following policies and procedures govern Tech’s response to complaints of sexual misconduct and prohibited conduct:

Title IX Office FERPA Authorization

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended (sometimes referred to as the Buckley Amendment), is a federal law that protects the privacy of education records of all students enrolled in schools beyond the high school level. Schools are required to maintain that privacy, primarily by restricting release of records and the access provided to those records. Under FERPA, education records are defined as records that are directly related to a student and are maintained by an education agency or institution or by a party acting for the agency or institution. The information may be recorded in any way, including, but not limited to, handwriting, print, computer media, videotape, audiotape, film, microfilm, microfiche, and e-mail.

Any educational institution that receives funds under any program administered by the U.S. Secretary of Education is bound by FERPA requirements. Institutions that fail to comply with FERPA may have funds administered by the Secretary of Education withheld. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a website with information about FERPA.

Students may grant the Title IX Office permission to release information about their records to a third party (including parents, step-parents, etc.) by completing the FERPA Authorization online. Please notice, you must complete a separate entry for each parent, family member, or other individual to whom you wish to grant access to information regarding your case. Please click here to get access to the release form. If you do not have a Tech student account, please contact titleixcoordinator@nmt.edu to obtain the form via email.

Once completed and submitted to the Title IX Office, we will reach out to student to confirm that the Authorization is in place.

Rights of the Parties

Complainant’s Rights Related to Sex-based Discrimination/Sexual Misconduct, Stalking, Relationship Violence, and Retaliation Cases

Respondent’s Rights Related to Sex-based Discrimination/Sexual Misconduct, Stalking, Relationship Violence, and Retaliation Cases

Resources

While the University encourages an individual who has experienced sexual misconduct to make an official report, whether the person chooses to do so, they are urged to seek appropriate help. There are numerous resources and interim safety measures for students and employees on campus at NMT or externally in the community or region. Specific resources, either on or off campus for medical treatment, legal evidence collection, obtaining information, support, counseling, understand rights, and officially reporting an incident of sexual misconduct are listed below:

Key Concepts and Compliance Flyer

Supporting LGBTQ+ Students Through Trauma

On-campus Emergency Resources:

NMT Police Department (NMPD or CamPo)- 911 or 5555 (ext.) from a campus phone or call (575) 835-5555 from a cell. phone or outside landline. CamPo is located in the Student Activities Center (SAC).
Student Health Provider- (575) 835-5094; 1st floor Fidel; Confidential Report (information provided to a Confidential Report will not be shared without the individual's consent)
Counseling Services - (575) 835-6619; 1st floor Fidel; Confidential Report

On-campus Non-emergency Resources:

Title IX Coordinator- (575) 835-5953 or (575) 835-5880; titleixcoordinator@nmt.edu; Fidel Student Center 238
Office of AA/EEOC- (575) 835-5005; Cramer Hall 115
Campus Ombuds (Confidential Employees);
Richard Sonnenfelt, Ph.D., richard.sonnenfeld@nmt.edu, 575-838-7113, Workman 347, Faculty Senate Ombudsman

Gloria Gutierrez-Anaya, gloria.gutierrez-anaya@nmt.ed, 575-835-6545, Macey 101, Staff Ombudsperson
CamPo's non-emergency phone number is x-5434 from a campus line or (575) 835-5434 from a cell. phone or outside line.
Complete and submit Tech’s online Title IX & Sexual Misconduct Reporting Form by clicking the URL below or by cutting and pasting this URL into your browser https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?NewMexicoTech&layout_id=1. These reports can be made anonymous but this may limit the Institution's ability with follow-up questions and investigations.
Anonymous reports can also be made by victims and/or third parties using the online reporting form posted at the NMT Affirmative Action Office, or the reporting hotline at (575) 835-5005.

Off-campus Emergency Resource

Socorro Police Department (SPD), ambulance, or other emergencies- 9-911 from a campus phone or 911 from a cell. phone or outside line.

Community Resources & Partners:

Socorro General Hospital (SGH)- (575) 835-1140 select Emergency Room (ER) from the recording options
Socorro Mental Health- (575) 835-2444
Socorro General Medical Group Clinic- (575) 838-4690, Tona Hudson (LCSW) is a current resource for psychiatric needs, therapy, and connect victims with appropriate resources in the area.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE)- (505) 884-7263; Albuquerque (transportation available via NMTPD)
Rape Crisis Center of Central New Mexico- (505) 266-7711 or (888) 881-8282
New Mexico Crisis Line & Access Line- (855) 662-7474
Suicide Hotline and Crisis Line 988
New Mexico Crisis, Warm Line (Peer to Peer) – (855) 466-7100
New Mexico Crisis, TTY Line- (855) 227-5485
Albuquerque Agora Hotline- (505) 277-3013
CrisisText- Text HOME to 741741
Presbyterian Medical Services- (575) 835-4444
NMT Employee Assistant Program (EAP): Corporate Health Resource- (800) 348-3232
National Suicide Prevention- (800) 273-8255

Confidential Reporting Options/Resources for NMT Students:

NMT Counseling Center: Fidel Student Center Suite 151 – (575) 835-6619
NMT Health Center: Fidel Student Center Suite 151- (575) 835-5094
Socorro Mental Health Clinic: 1200 US Route 60 – (575) 835-2444
The National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233
National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-4673
Albuquerque Rape Crisis: 1025 Hermosa Dr. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 email:www.rape-crisis.org – (505) 266-7711
All of the resources listed above section (Community Resources & Partners) are confidential resources in most all cases (some reports involving minors are mandatory reports).

Confidential Reporting Options/Resources for NMT Employees:

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Corporate Heath Resources: http://corporatehealthresources.com/ – (800)348-3232
Socorro Mental Health Clinic: 1200 US Route 60 – (575) 835-2444
The National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233
National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-4673
Albuquerque Rape Crisis: 1025 Hermosa Dr. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 email:www.rape-crisis.org – (505) 266-7711

Training Information

Title IX Employee Training

34 CFR Part 106.45(b)(10) requires all employee Title IX training materials to be posted publicly. Many of the materials posted to this site are proprietary and are copyrighted. Your right is a right of inspection and review of the materials on this site, only. No other right is granted beyond viewing. You are not authorized to copy, use, adapt, save, repost, share publicly, or alter any contents from this site. You are not permitted to use the materials on this site for training, or for any commercial purpose.

Required Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Awareness Training for New Employees

Required Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Awareness Training for New Employees (Spanish Version)

Employee Annual Sexual Misconduct Awareness & Mandatory Reporter Training

Required Title IX Coordinator Training

July 30, 2025 - Annual Training for Advanced Title IX Coordinators and Deputy Coordinators

July 31, 2025 - Title IX/VAWA Investigator Training

Required Title IX Investigator Training

Required Title IX Adjudicator Training

http://www.nmt.edu/titleix/Adjudicator Training Supplement II.pdf

Conducting an Informal Resolution Under Title IX/VAWA

Conducting a Live Hearing Under Title IX/VAWA

Trauma Informed Practices in Title IX

Being Trauma Informed

Supporting Survivors of Campus Sexual Violence Involving Campus and Community Partners

Required Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Awareness Training for New Students

Title IX Training Video Links August 2020 Office of Civil Rights Presentations:

OCR Webinar: Title IX Regulations Addressing Sexual Harassment - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdfT5R8ibm4
OCR Webinar on New Title IX Protections Against Sexual Assault - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-BCnhUsJ4s
Conducting and Adjudicating Title IX Hearings: An OCR Training - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ4-S5_Jahw
OCR Webinar on Due Process Protections under the New Title IX Regulations – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48UwobtiKDI
The First Amendment and Title IX: An OCR Short Webinar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzSJ4uNspq8
OCR Short Webinar on How to Report Sexual Harassment Under Title IX – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA5S2_A3UAY