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Sex Discrimination and/or Sexual Harassment Title IX Report


The University is committed to addressing issues of sexual harassment and sex discrimination. We need and appreciate you sharing critical incidents or concerns with us. Please review theTitle IX/Sex Discrimination policy online at [THIS LINK]. Where necessary, please see other related policies at this [LINK]. If you are looking for the Anti-Discrimination Reporting Form for other forms of discrimination that are not under Title IX, then [CLICK HERE].

This form is designed to receive information pertaining to any specific incident or concern of sex discrimination/misconduct and sexual harassment under the University's Sex Discrimination and Title IX Policy. Submission of this form does NOT constitute the submission of a formal complaint. Please reach out to the Title IX Coordinator to submit a formal complaint. 

All reports of this nature are initally directed to the University's Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Sylvia Gray and her staff. Reports may also be directed to the Dean of Students office for undergraduate students, Human Resources for staff, the Dean or Director where applicable for graduate student programs or faculty, and the Provost's Office for other participants in the University's programs or activities. All reports are copied to the Sewanee Police Department but may not serve as official police reports. To file a police report, please connect with the Sewanee Police Department directly. While you may report anonymously by leaving out details of this report, a decision to remain anonymous may greatly limit the University’s ability to stop the alleged conduct, collect evidence, or take action against parties accused of violating the University's Policies.

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Involved Parties

Please list the names and roles of ALL individuals involved (including the person harmed) in the field box below. You may add additional field boxes for additional names. Please provide the person's first and last name or if it is an organization, you may list the name of the organization. Please select "Unknown" from the drop down list, if you do not know the involved individual(s). You may also type "Prefer not to answer" in the "Name" field, if you do not wish to identify the involved individual(s) at this time. Note that if you are a mandatory reporter, you must report all of what you know regarding an incident of sex discrimination/misconduct. Mandatory reporters typically include all faculty, staff, Proctors, FYP mentors, and Orientation Leaders)  Please see the mandatory reporter policy for more information. 

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Questions

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Identifying any involved individual as a complainant will result in the Title IX Office reaching out to provide support and where applicable and could also result in an interview of any person(s) named or involved in the incident. It is the University's responsibility to reasonably gather information regarding the incident. The person(s) named as the complainant (i.e. person making the direct complaint) as well as other involved parties may choose whether or not they wish to respond to our efforts to gather more information. If this report results in a formal complaint (a separate step where the complainant requests that the report be elevated to an investigation), it is the University's responsibility to alert the respondent to the allegation. The University must also presume that the respondent is not responsible for the alleged conduct and that determination regarding responsibility is made at the conclusion of the grievance process. Both the complainant and respondent have a right to file a report or formal complaint with the Title IX Office (see the Policy for more details). It is also required that the individual(s) be notified that retaliation of any type is strictly prohibited. Retaliation can be broadly defined, but includes intimidation, threats, harassment, and other adverse action threatened or taken against any reporter or other persons participating in the grievance and conduct processes. Retaliation should generally be reported promptly to the Title IX Coordinator and can also be reported to the Dean of Students Office for undergraduate students, Human Resources for staff, the appropriate Dean or Director for graduate student programs or faculty, and the Provost for other participants.

1. Please indicate the type of sex discrimination. Check all that apply (For more detailed definitions, see the Sex Discrimination and Title IX policy (pages 4-6) by click the policy link at the top of the form or you can copy and past this hyperlink in your web browser: https://new.sewanee.edu/files/resources/2021-2022-tix-sex-discrimination-policy.pdf(Required)
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3. Select the choice that best represents the alleged complainant (i.e. person victimized/harmed):(Required)
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5. Select the choice that best represents the alleged respondent (i.e. person accused):(Required)
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7. To the best of your knowledge, was substance use of any kind present during the incident and/or was a factor of this incident. For example, did the complainant (victim or person with complaint of allegation) or the respondent (accused or person responding to the complaint) consume alcohol and/or drugs whether legal or illegal in connection with this incident? (please see the EQB amnesty policy and Title IX policy statements on pages 9 and 16 - link at the top of this form)(Required)
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8. Are you aware of any witnesses? If so, did you list them in the "Involved" section above?(Required)
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10. Are You (the person filing this report) A Mandated Reporter at this moment (Mandated Reporters are All faculty, All staff (except All Saints' Clergy and CAPs), Orientation Leaders, FYP Mentors, PRE/SOP Leaders, and Proctors)?(Required)
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11. The Sewanee Police Department (SPD) are also mandated reporters and they are here as a resource to make involved parties aware of their criminal options if they choose to file a police report. Submission of this reporting form does not constitute a police report. To file a police report, you must speak directly to SPD. Please indicate below if you wish for the Sewanee Police Department to contact you. Declining to speak with SPD now, does not prevent you from speaking to SPD at a later time.(Required)
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Confidentiality: Please check the box below to confirm that you understand that all reports may be reviewed by the University officials listed at the top of this form and/or in the sections below. You acknowledge that the information submitted is accurate and to the best of your knowledge. *Confidentiality is an important value; however, when necessary, the University has an obligation to interview individuals and/or to investigate organizations and events that might violate University policy and create an unsafe environment.* All submissions of this form are directed to the University's Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Sylvia Gray and her staff. Reports may also be directed to the Dean of Students office for undergraduate students, Human Resources for staff, the Dean or Director where applicable for graduate student programs or faculty, the Office of General Counsel, and the Sewanee Police Department.(Required)
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*Additional Information regarding the rights, support resources, reporting and other obligations under Title IX and the Title IX/Sex Discrimination Policy.* Please check the box below to acknowledge that you have read and understand this information. Individuals with reports of this nature also always have the right to file a formal complaint with the United States Department of Education: Office for Civil Rights (OCR): 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100 Customer Service Hotline #: 800.421.3481 --- Facsimile: 202.453.6012 --- TDD#: 877.521.2172 --- Email: OCR@ed.gov Web: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html(Required)
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Confidentiality and Support: If you desire to speak with a confidential resource, you will want to contact the University Wellness Center at 931-598-1270 between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm (closed at noon for lunch) or 931-598-1700 after normal business hours. The University Wellness Center has medical and counseling services available during normal business hours. You may also speak to the ordained clergy in All Saints' Chapel (931-598-1274) admitted to the priesthood when information is disclosed in their professional capacity; The Chattanooga Rape Crisis Center at 423.755.2700; The RAINN Hotline (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network) at 1-800-656-4673 or use their online chat hotline at online.rainn.org. Please check the box below to acknowledge that you have read and understand this information.(Required)
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Proctors, Assistant Proctors, Area Coordinators, faculty, staff, and other student life employees are obligated to report all incidents of sex discrimination/sexual harassment to the Title IX Coordinator. All University employees, even the above individuals, must report incidents statistically to comply with federal requirements under the Clery Act. Please check the box below to acknowledge that you have read and understand this information.(Required)
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Other Reporting Options: (These are not confidential) You are encouraged to speak to officials of the institution when filing reports (i.e. residential life staff, deans, faculty, other administrators with supervisory responsibilities, police officers, human resources, or other University mandated reporters); however, if you wish to make a formal complaint (signed complaint), you must speak directly to the Title IX Coordinator. Notice to the Title IX Coordinator is official notice to the institution. You have the right and can expect to have incidents of sex discrimination/sexual harassment and other forms of prohibited conduct of a sexual nature to be taken seriously by the institution when formally reported. Once a formal complaint is received, incidents are reviewed and, where applicable, either informally resolved or formally investigated and properly resolved through the grievance procedures under the Title IX/Sex Discrimination Policy. Please check the box below to acknowledge that you have read and understand this information.(Required)
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Federal Timely Warning Reporting Obligations: Those who report incidents of sex discrimination/sexual harassment under Title IX should also be aware that college administrators must issue immediate timely warnings (a university-wide email) for incidents reported to them that pose a substantial threat of bodily harm or danger to members of the campus community. The University will make every effort to ensure that the reporter, involved party's, and/or any other identifying information is not disclosed, while still providing enough information for community members to make safety decisions in light of any danger. Please check the box below to acknowledge that you have read and understand this information.(Required)
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Reporting Discrimination and/or Harassment: The University of the South stands firmly for the principle that its employees, students, and participants of university-sponsored programs and activities have a right to be free from discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy and childbirth, and genetic information. As required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the University does not discriminate on the basis of sex or other protected categories in the education programs or activities which it operates. This requirement of non-discrimination extends to admission to and employment in those programs or activities. Any student, employee, or applicant for admission or employment may initiate a grievance for sex discrimination, which is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended. Other forms of discrimination or concerns that do not fall within the Title IX/Sex Discrimination Policy should be reported by going to "File A Report at Sewanee" in any web browser or by copying and pasting this reporting link into any web browser: https://new.sewanee.edu/offices/the-college-of-arts-sciences-offices/student-life/dean-of-students-office/student-life-resources/report-an-incident-concern-or-complaint/(Required)
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Mandated Reporting for Child Abuse and Neglect: Any person with knowledge of child abuse or neglect (Tenn. Code. Ann. §§ 37-1-403;37-1-605) must report that knowledge to local law enforcement or law enforcement where the child/minor resides. This reporting obligation applies to physicians, osteopaths, medical examiners, chiropractors, nurses, hospital personnel, other health or mental professionals; teachers, other school officials or personnel, daycare center workers, or other professional child care; foster care, residential or institutional workers, social workers, practitioners who rely solely on spiritual means for healing, judges or law enforcement officers; neighbors, relatives or friends, and other persons. Essentially anyone with knowledge of child abuse or neglect must report that knowledge (Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 37-1-403; 37-1-605). Reports may be made to the Tennessee Child Abuse Hotline, 877 237 0004, to the Franklin County sheriff’s office 931 962 0123, or the Sewanee Police Department, 931 598 1111. Anyone participating in a University-affiliated program or activity involving minors or a non-University program or activity operating on campus involving minors who knows, suspects, or receives information indicating that a minor has been abused or neglected, or who has other concerns about the safety of minors MUST inform the University Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Sylvia Gray, by calling 931.598.1420 or visiting Woods Lab 138, or by emailing TitleIX@sewanee.edu.(Required)
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I have read all aforementioned sections and I am aware of my rights an options under this form and the Title IX/Sex Discrimination Policy.(Required)
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