Title IX Reporting Information

The College appreciates the privacy concerns inherent in allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment. We strive to respect the rights of the alleged victim if they request confidentiality, asks the report not to be pursued, or declines to participate in an investigation or disciplinary proceeding. The College will take reasonable steps to investigate and respond to reports consistent with such a request. The request will be evaluated and weighed against the College’s responsibility to provide a safe and nondiscriminatory environment. Incidents involving minors (those 18 years of age or under) is discussed above. Who is Required to make a Report?

At Chadron State College, we strive to protect our students, employees, volunteers, and visitors from any form of sexual misconduct, discrimination or violence. These behaviors will not be tolerated and any individual who engages in such conduct may be subject to disciplinary action.

The College encourages every employee to be a safe supportive person to anyone disclosing their experience of discrimination, harassment, or violence. Employees are expected to let individuals know who disclose, that the Title IX Office, is able to provide support and information to all parties, inclusive of students and employees, who may be impacted by these events.

Mandatory Reporters - these are employees identified that are required to report disclosures or suspected incidents of sexual harassment, sexual, assault, stalking, dating and domestic violence, sexual exploitation. The following employees are required to report incidents of sexual harassment to the Title IX Coordinator.

• President
• Vice Presidents
• Academic Deans
• Title IX Coordinator and Designees
• Deans of Students and Associate Vice Presidents for Student Affairs
• Housing/Residence Life Staff
• Athletic Directors and Associate Athletic Directors
• All Coaches
• Campus Security Officers

After a report is made the College’s Title IX Coordinator will contact the person who is reported to have been harmed to follow up with them to provide support and ensure their safety. Making a report does not require an individual to move forward with an investigation. It does provide the Office with the opportunity to offer support and information so the individual can make a safe and informed choice on how they would like to proceed. If you provided the report the Title IX Coordinator may contact, you for additional information if needed.

During the initial meeting, you will be able to share details of the incident and ask any questions you may have. The Title IX Coordinator will listen to everything you have to say and then provide information on all options for reporting and resolutions. They will also talk to you about resources available to provide further support. The Title IX Coordinator will also explain the policy, the definitions, and the grievance process to help decide the next steps available.

The Title IX Office understands how difficult it is to discuss what has occurred. If you would feel more comfortable having someone there to support you during this conversation, we encourage it.

Making a report does not require you to move forward with an investigation. If you decide, at any point, that you do not wish to move forward with the process we will respect your rights. You will always have the support of our Office. We are here for you.

The College has a responsibility to respond to reports of sexual violence or sexual harassment and attend to the needs of all students/employees who are involved. Reports of sexual violence and sexual harassment are taken with the utmost seriousness, and those involved will be promptly referred to the appropriate persons or resources for assistance. The College is also responsible to ensure the individual accused of committing such violence or harassment is treated fairly. All parties are given due process and will be presumed not in violation of Board Policy 3020, unless proven responsible through investigation.

If you are seeking criminal penalties, you should file a report with local law enforcement agencies. The College investigates Board Policy violations. Law enforcement seeks to determine whether an individual violated criminal law. The College will provide the Complainant with law enforcement information if requested. There are some circumstances which would require the College to report to law enforcement. If the College does report to law enforcement, the Complainant will be notified. If an emergency dial: 9-1-1 (from a campus phone dial: 9-9-1-1).

During the investigation, the College will take reasonable steps to provide an equitable and safe environment. Supportive Measures are provided to
everyone involved. Remedies are established on a case-by-case basis. Possible remedies include and are not limited to:

• No Contact Orders between individuals. (This is not the same as a legal protection order, this applies to on-campus)
• Reasonable Academic Accommodations
• Changes in living arrangements
• Changes to work schedules
• College Counseling services
• List of supportive resources available within the College and outside support organizations

The Title IX Office will conduct an impartial investigation. All parties will be notified the investigation is being conducted. The Title IX investigator will then collect statements from all parties, statements from witnesses and any relevant evidence. During the investigation process both parties will have an opportunity to receive periodic updates, present witnesses and provide evidence, as necessary.

Investigations can be complex or straightforward, which can result in variations in timelines. As a result, it is not possible to create a strict and specific timeline for every case. The College is committed to a thorough, complete and impartial investigation of reports of Title IX related issues. The College will strive to conclude an investigation within 60 business days from when the College received official notice from the Complainant and an investigation is formally launched.