XU announces new Equity Investigator position

By Emily Croft and Maggie Schroeder, Staff Writers Xavier created the Equity Investigator position, which aims to address identity-based discrimination that does not fall under the category of Title IX. The Equity Investigator position focuses on identity-based discrimination, harassment and bias. The identity base includes race, ethnicity, age, religion, socio-economic status and veteran status. Because the Title IX office focuses on sex-based discrimination, the Equity Investigator will not be responsible for sex-based discrimination, bias or harassment. Xavier aims to embody the Jesuit mission of cura personalis through this position. The University wants to provide safety and security to all students … Continue reading XU announces new Equity Investigator position

Residence Life COVID-19 quarantine procedures update

Courtesy of maggie schroederSummarized from resident life Previously, quarantine procedures for on-campus residents required self quarantine for all roommates and suite mates of students who met “close contact” criteria provided by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Xavier and TriHealth have not observed a greater risk of infection among the roommates and suite mates of close contacts. As a result of these developments, effective Thursday, Sept. 10, on-campus close contacts will be relocated to quarantine space located at a nearby hotel. The on-campus roommates and suite’ mates of those close contacts (who are not close contacts themselves) will not be … Continue reading Residence Life COVID-19 quarantine procedures update