Training Materials For Title IX Personnel

The following materials are posted in compliance with section 34 C.F.R. § 106.45(b)(10)(i)(D) of the Title IX regulations and were used to train Title IX Personnel at Lee University in accordance with the new regulations.

• CCCU Title IX Training – Part One
• CCCU Title IX Training – Part Two
• ICS Investigator Level 1 (2 Day)
• ICS Investigator Level 2
• ICS Title IX 101
• ICS Title IX Investigator - Level 1
• ICS Title IX Decision Maker - Level 1
• ICS Title IX Coordinator Bootcamp
• ICS Title IX Decision-Maker - Appeals 
• ICS Title IX Advisor 
• ICS Title IX Informal Resolution 

If a student has been sexually assaulted, she/he should seek to respond quickly to ensure personal safety and preserve evidence of the assault. If the student feels that she/he is still in danger, 911 should be called immediately. According to MyStudentBody, a person who has been sexually assaulted can do additional things to stay safe and preserve evidence. These recommendations include:

1. Get to a safe place. That could be any place where there are other people, such as a student center, library, coffee shop, or convenience store, or it could be a friend’s dorm room or home.
2. Call a trusted person or a hotline. The National Sexual Assault Hotline at (800) 656-HOPE (4673) is an excellent resource that is free and confidential. Campus or local organizations may also offer help through volunteers or an advocate who can speak on behalf of the survivor.
3. Seek medical care as soon as possible. Survivors need to be examined and treated for injuries they may not even know they have. They should be screened for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). To preserve forensic evidence, the hospital should conduct a rape kit exam. If the survivor suspects having been drugged, a urine sample should be collected to preserve evidence. Evidence can be collected at most emergency rooms, and the survivor can decide later whether or not to press criminal charges. A friend or a campus-based or local advocate can be with the survivor during this exam—she/he doesn’t have to be alone.
4. Protect any evidence. If possible, the survivor should avoid changing clothes, bathing, drinking, eating, smoking, brushing teeth, or using the bathroom unless absolutely necessary before the exam, as these actions can destroy physical evidence. If the survivor must change clothing after the assault, it should be placed in a paper bag (plastic can destroy evidence) and brought to the emergency room. The survivor should try not to touch anything at the location of the assault—for example, furniture—so that evidence is preserved.
5. Consider legal options. The National Sexual Assault Hotline can also provide legal advice. A survivor or friend could call (800) 656-HOPE (4673) or use the online hotline (https://ohl.rainn.org/online/), where a counselor can explain the criminal reporting process. Campus-based or local advocates can also assist with this, as well as explaining the options of reporting to law enforcement where formal criminal charges may be presented, bringing a case through the civil justice system (going to court), or reporting the incident through the campus judicial system.
6. Create a safety plan. If the violence was perpetrated by a known person, have a safety plan to prevent any future sexual violence and tell a friend about your plan.
7. Take care of oneself. Survivors need to recognize that healing from an assault may take time, but it’s never too late to get help. They can talk to a counselor or other mental health professional, and support groups are available for survivors who might find strength from sharing their experiences with others.

On-Campus Resources

The University makes available the following resources for students in response to incidents that may involve violations of our Title IX policy. An asterisk denotes confidential campus resources:

*Confidential Campus Resources: While all offices above will seek to safeguard the dignity of any person involved in a reported incident, only these indicated offices can provide confidentiality when an incident is reported. The employees in these offices are operating under a professional license (mental health, medical, ministerial) and may hold reports confidential at the request of the individual.

Off-Campus Resources

Local, state, and national resources are available to assist with advocacy, health care, mental health support, and legal matters. These include, but are not limited to:

Governmental Agencies

Governmental agencies outside of the university may be consulted as well. These include:

• United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
• United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
• Tennessee Human Rights Commission

Requests For Information Or Advice

Initiating parties seeking information or advice can expect to learn about resources available at the university and elsewhere that provide counseling and support. They also will be advised about the steps involved in pursuing an informal resolution or filing a formal complaint. In addition, the Title IX Coordinator will discuss with initiating parties whether any supportive measures are appropriate and/or desired at this stage.

Prevention and Awareness Activities

While the institution is committed to supporting victims of harassment and discrimination and providing appropriate disciplinary consequences to those engaging in such behaviors, it strives to prevent incidents from occurring in the first place.

The university requires all new students to participate in an online pre-orientation course that includes sexual harassment prevention and awareness information. In addition, the Office of Title IX Compliance offers regular campus trainings, workshops, and events (e.g. Teal Day) to promote ongoing prevention.

Bystander Intervention

The university promotes an approach to campus community that encourages students to intervene when their peers are engaged in problematic behavior or are involved in behaviors or scenarios in which their well-being is threatened. Essentially, students are encouraged to engage in bystander intervention by stepping in to help other students when needed. This kind of intervention can range from personally stepping in and talking with other students to asking others to assist in the situation.

If the individual student is unsure of intervening personally, she/he may ask others to become involved. In situations in which physical violence may occur, students should involve appropriate others as soon as possible and exercise caution in the situation. Involving others includes, but is not limited to, the following options:

• Calling 911
• Calling Campus Security (423) 303-4444
• Contacting a resident director, resident chaplain, or resident assistant
• Reporting concerns to the Office of Student Development or the dean of students
• Reporting concerns to the Title IX coordinator or deputy coordinators (see Title IX Sexual Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy)

Purpose

In compliance with recent changes to the Jeanne Clery Act, specifically the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act and the adoption of the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination (Campus SaVE) Act, Lee University seeks to provide a safe campus for all of its students and employees, especially women. The university takes seriously reports of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, relationship violence, and retaliation related to reports of such conduct. The primary objective is the prevention of these types of incidents. However, when allegations are made, the institution stands ready to support victims and to investigate allegations fairly and quickly.

To comply with federal regulations, universities must define certain terms and processes to inform their campuses of behavioral expectations. The specific discriminatory and harassment behaviors this policy addresses deal with dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, all of which the university expressly prohibits.

Policy Statement

Lee University forbids harassment and discrimination of any kind that relates to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or genetic information. The university strives to encourage a campus atmosphere that is wholesome and accepting. Discriminatory conduct and harassment, as well as sexual misconduct and relationship violence, violates the dignity of individuals, impedes the realization of the university’s educational mission, and will not be tolerated. Those in violation of the harassment and discrimination policies of the university are subject to disciplinary procedures. The university reserves the right to uphold policies based on biblical standards in all areas of campus life.

Conduct prohibited by this policy may also violate Title IX, Title VII, and other applicable federal and state law.  Kate Chapman is the Coordinator for Title IX and Assistant Director of Human Resources.  Title IX Liaisons include:

Tyler Allen, Interim Director of Campus Security

Jessica McIntyre, Associate Athletic Director of Internal Affairs

Janell Satterfield, Director of Human Resources & Title IX Liaison

Concerns about conduct by a student or student group that may violate this policy should be reported to:

Kate Chapman, Assistant Director of Human Resources & Title IX Coordinator
Office of Human Resources
Phone: (423) 614-8699
Email: [email protected]

These concerns also can be reported to one of the Title IX Liaisons or a resident director. Title IX Liaisons, along with their contact information, are:

Tyler Allen, Interim Director of Campus Security
Office of Campus Security
Phone: (423) 303-4444
Email: [email protected]

Jessica McIntyre, Associate Athletic Director of Internal Affairs
Office of Athletics
Phone: (423) 614-8440
Email: [email protected]

Janell Satterfield, Director of Human Resources and Title IX Liaison
Office of Human Resources
Phone: (423) 614-8105
Email: [email protected]

 

Concerns about conduct by an employee or third party that may violate this policy can be reported to the Title IX Liaisons, Director of Title IX Compliance or the Director of Human Resources. The Title IX Liaisons and director of human resources will work in conjunction with one another on Title IX concerns related to employees.

Concerns about conduct by an employee, third party, or student at any satellite campus or other university location should follow the reporting procedures set forth above. In addition, complaints involving any dual-enrollment students will be addressed by Lee University in conjunction with the appropriate school system.

Prompt and equitable corrective measures will be taken to stop discrimination or harassment, to remedy the effects of the discrimination or harassment, and to prevent future instances of discrimination and harassment. Procedures for responding to allegations of discrimination, harassment, and violence involving students are explained.

Sanctions

Disciplinary sanctions for student found responsible for violations of this policy may range from a disciplinary warning to expulsion from the university. These will be imposed in accordance with applicable university policies described in this document. Sanctions against employees, ranging from a disciplinary warning to termination, are described in the Lee University Faculty Handbook and Lee University Administrative and Staff Handbook.

Amnesty for Student Conduct Violations

The university strongly encourages students to report incidents violating the policy related to discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and related inappropriate conduct. The university’s primary concern is the safety of the members of the university community, and it encourages behavior that demonstrates care and concern for members of the community. Accordingly, the university will provide a reprieve from disciplinary actions for victims and other individuals who exhibit responsible and proactive behavior in reporting sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual violence, or other prohibited conduct or for students acting as a witness during the formal grievance procedures. The university may provide referrals to counseling and may require educational options, rather than disciplinary sanctions, in such cases.

Supportive Measures

Any individual who reports prohibited conduct under Title IX will be offered individualized Supportive Measures, as available, without charge or fee. Supportive measures may include referrals to medical or mental health services, mutual No Contact Directives, requests for academic extensions or other options, changes to housing assignment or class schedules, and more. Learn More

Reporting Activity Prohibited by This Policy