• The Complainant may ask the college to conduct a Formal Sexual Misconduct investigation, in which case the student must file a complaint in writing. This can be done during a meeting with the Title IX Coordinator, a member of Counseling Services, Health Services or any Dean College employee. It can also be reported via email to any Dean College employee. • The Complainant may ask the college to facilitate an informal resolution or mediation with the Respondent to remedy the situation. • To report to Franklin Police for criminal investigation, Ken Corkran , Associate Vice President/Chief of Campus Police & Safety and Risk Management, is available to assist students with this process, or students may contact Franklin Police directly. If a sexual assault or sexual harassment might be the subject of a criminal investigation, it is important to take certain steps preserve any evidence. The individual should: ○ Seek medical assistance, which may include a sexual assault forensic exam. ○ Avoid showering or bathing prior to a forensic exam. ○ Place any evidence (clothes, sheets, etc.) in a paper bag. Do not use a plastic bag as it may impact the later testing of items. Students may report an incident of Sexual Harassment to any employee of the College, some of whom are “confidential” resources. A “confidential” resource is one who will not share with anyone (including college officials or law enforcement) any information that identifies or could be used to identify the person making the report of sexual misconduct, with very limited exceptions — e.g., with the reporting person’s consent, where there is an imminent threat to the safety of the reporting person or someone else, or where disclosure is necessary in order to comply with the College’s legal obligations. College employees who are not confidential resources are obligated to report any allegation of sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator.
A list of recommended resources both on campus and in the community can be found on the following pages. As is further discussed therein, some resources both on and off campus are “confidential” resources — i.e., persons who can offer support, advice or other services and who, as a general matter, are not required to further report, initiate an investigation, or otherwise take action in response to the information they receive. Other resources, however, are not confidential. Title IX Advocates Students who report incidents of sexual misconduct are given the option to utilize a Title IX Advocate regardless of if they chose to pursue a disciplinary or criminal investigation. An accused student will also have the opportunity to work with a Title IX Advocate. The Title IX Advocate is a staff member who is trained to provide ongoing support, will coordinate campus resources and will provide information about investigation options. Students may also elect to have a Title IX Advocate serve as an advisor during a Sexual Misconduct Investigation. Title IX Advocates will be a resource for a student throughout their time at Dean College. Title IX Advocates will work with campus partners to facilitate the delivery of reasonable accommodations including but not limited to residence hall moves, academic support/ changes, campus employment support. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students, in consultation with the Title IX Coordinator, will determine if an accommodation request can
be reasonably delivered. Reporting Options
Students may report to Dave Drucker , Title IX Coordinator, or Kevin O’Connell , Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students, or Megan Gutierrez , Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics. The Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator will provide immediate support, explain the options available to the student and coordinate any resources. The Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator will assign a Title IX Advocate for ongoing support. Faculty and staff may report to Dave Drucker , Title IX Coordinator or Andrea Adams , Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Faculty/Staff. After business hours, students may contact Campus Police and Safety and ask to speak to a RD or Administrator on Call. Reporting Options and Confidentiality Students have multiple options with respect to reporting sexual misconduct: • The Title IX Coordinator or their designee will meet with the Reporting Party and/ or Complainant, provide information about supportive measures and resources on and off campus, and collect available information. Students will receive information about on campus and off campus resources both verbally as well in writing. The Title IX Coordinator or designee also considers the initial information about the incident to determine whether interim emergency measures may be appropriate.
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