Discussion List for campus-based and allied personnel working to end gender-based violence on campus.

["LaDue, Lee E." <>]

Below is what we sent out.  IT was sent from our President’s office.  I want to be clear to give credit where it is due, the statement for syllabi was adapted from Humbolt University and we credit them in the e-mail. 

 

As many of you know, under Title IX, “responsible employees must report incidents of sexual violence to the title IX coordinator.”  (From the U.S. Department of Education’s Questions and Answers on Title IX document)  This includes incidences of sexual assault, dating/domestic violence and stalking.  As part of an effort to create a safe campus and reduce these types of crimes, reports should go to our Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Ellyn Bartges.  The only exceptions are people in departments that provide confidential services, which includes the Women’s Center’s Gender Violence Prevention Program, Health Services, and Psychological and Counseling Services. 

 

We also want to create a survivor-centered response to facilitate healing and safety for our students who experience these types of crimes.  During an act of violence a survivor’s choice is taken away from them.  We acknowledge that campus reporting requirements may lead survivors to feel re-victimized, as their options (about who to tell, what steps to take in response to the violence) may be different than what they would choose otherwise.  To reduce the likelihood of this secondary harm, we suggest letting students know that you are obligated to report before students disclose information to you.  We have provided a sample statement below that faculty may use if you would like to include this in your syllabus.  (The model syllabus statement was developed by Humbolt State University and adapted with their permission.)

 

The Women’s Center can also provide a poster for faculty and staff doors or office areas that provide reporting and counseling options for our students.  If you would like one of these posters, please send an e-mail to Lee LaDue at and include your on-campus mailing address. 

 

 

SYLLABUS STATEMENT

 

In the event that you choose to write or speak about having survived sexualized violence, including rape, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking and specify that this violence occurred while you were an SCSU student, federal and state education laws require that, as your instructor, I notify the Title IX officer, Ellyn Bartges.  She (or her designee), will contact you to let you know about accommodations and support services at SCSU and possibilities for holding accountable the person who harmed you.

If you do not want the Title IX Officer notified, instead of disclosing this information to your instructor, you can speak confidentially with the following people on campus and in the community.  They can connect you with support services and discuss options for holding the perpetrator accountable.

 

SCSU’s Gender Violence Prevention Program      320.308.3995      Lee LaDue
Central Mn Sexual Assault Center (Community program)    320.251.4357      24-hour hotline
SCSU’s Counseling and Psychological Services       320-308-3171

If you are a survivor or someone concerned about a survivor and need immediate information on what to do, please go to http://www.stcloudstate.edu/womenscenter/

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If you have questions about Title IX guidelines or resources for students, you can contact the Office for Institutional Equity and Access at 320-308-5123, or Lee LaDue, Gender Violence Prevention Coordinator at 320-308-3995.

Additional information about Title IX requirements from the Department of Education can be found at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/qa-201404-title-ix.pdf

 

Thank you for your care and concern about student  safety and well-being.

 

 

Lee Etta LaDue

Gender Violence Prevention Coordinator

Women's Center

720 4th Ave. S.

St. Cloud, MN 56301

320-308-3995

 

From: [mailto:] On Behalf Of Juliette Grimmett
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 10:23 AM
To:
Subject: Re: Guidance for faculty responding to disclosures in assignments/emails?

 

Hey all-

I'm thinking about a protocol/rubric of some sort for responding to students that disclose in a paper or online chat board (noodle, blackboard, etc.)- trying to pull together examples to help faculty know what to do. 

 

But Lee, if you're willing to share, I'd love to see your template. I've got a running list of syllabi statements I share, and would love to include yours!

Peace,

Juliette Grimmett, MPH
Founder, Chrysalis Network
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On Jun 7, 2016, at 8:17 AM, LaDue, Lee E. <> wrote:

We’ve put out a template for faculty to include in their syllabus about their reporting responsibilities so students are aware.  I’m not sure that is the angle that you are looking for but this way students know if they write something in a report about a personal experience that it will get reported.

 

Lee Etta LaDue

Gender Violence Prevention Coordinator

Women's Center

720 4th Ave. S.

St. Cloud, MN 56301

320-308-3995

 

From: [] On Behalf Of Juliette Grimmett
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 1:04 AM
To: ;
Subject: Guidance for faculty responding to disclosures in assignments/emails?

 

Hey folks -

Does anyone have any guidance or helpful examples around this issue?

Thanks!

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Peace,

Juliette Grimmett, MPH
Chrysalis Network, Founder
CORE Constructs Consulting Developer, Culture of Respect

(919) 624-9575
www.chrysalisnetwork.com 

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Peace,

Juliette Grimmett, MPH
Chrysalis Network, Founder
CORE Constructs Consulting Developer, Culture of Respect

(919) 624-9575
www.chrysalisnetwork.com 

join us on facebook

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