Sexual Violence + Title IX
As a faculty member, I am deeply invested in the wellbeing of each student I teach. I am here to assist you with your work in this course. If you come to me with other non-course- related concerns, I will do my best to help.
It is important for you to know that all faculty members are mandated reporters of any incidents of sexual misconduct. That means that I cannot keep information about sexual misconduct confidential if you share that information with me. The University website http://sexualviolence.uconn.edu provides information regarding Sexual Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking Awareness, as well as confidential reporting, counseling, and medical access. The Title IX Coordinator, Elizabeth Conklin, can also help you access other resources on campus and in the local community. You can reach Elizabeth at x6-2943 or Elizabeth.Conklin@UConn.edu, and her office is on the first floor of Wood Hall. The Dean of Students Office can help students connect to resources for financial, emotional, health and other challenges.
The student sexual misconduct policy is in the Student Code, which can be found at http://community.uconn.edu under Appendix B. There you will find the policies, definitions, procedures and resources related to sexual misconduct and Title IX.
Further Information:
The UConn Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment and Inappropriate Romantic Relationships
The University is committed to maintaining an environment free of discrimination or discriminatory harassment directed toward any person or group within its community – students, employees, or visitors. Academic and professional excellence can flourish only when each member of our community is assured an atmosphere of mutual respect. All members of the University community are responsible for the maintenance of an academic and work environment in which people are free to learn and work without fear of discrimination or discriminatory harassment. In addition, inappropriate Romantic relationships can undermine the University’s mission when those in positions of authority abuse or appear to abuse their authority. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits discrimination and discriminatory harassment, as well as inappropriate Romantic relationships, and such behavior will be met with appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.
More information is available at http://policy.uconn.edu/?p=2884.
Sexual Assault Reporting Policy
To protect the campus community, all non-confidential University employees (including faculty) are required to report assaults they witness or are told about to the Office of Diversity & Equity under the Sexual Assault Response Policy. The University takes all reports with the utmost seriousness. Please be aware that while the information you provide will remain private, it will not be confidential and will be shared with University officials who can help.
More information is available at http://sexualviolence.uconn.edu/.
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