Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Education Training Discrimination Harassment

Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Education Training

Discrimination & Harassment Preventative Training • Discrimination and harassment are not acceptable here at USD • All reports or allegations of harassment or discrimination must be reported to the Director of Equal Opportunity/Title IX Coordinator • Related policies are available online • Retaliation is also not acceptable at Board of Regents institutions • This means it is prohibited to retaliate against claimants, witnesses or the accused • And Employees and students have a duty to cooperate in an

Policies Applicable to Harassment and Discrimination South Dakota Board of Regents Policies: • Number 1: 17 Harassment Including Sexual Harassment • Number 1: 17. 1 Prevention of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Stalking • Number 1: 18 Human Rights Complaint Procedures • Number 1: 19 Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination, Affirmative Action • Number 1: 23 Employee-Employee and Faculty-Student Consensual Relationships https: //www. sdbor. edu/policy/Pages/Section-1 -Governance. aspx

Preventing Harassment • Conduct yourself in a professional and respectable manner • Be prepared to assert your rights • Be confident that any questions or concerns you may have regarding harassment will be treated with respect • All policies are intended to protect all individuals on campus

The Laws and Policies Protect Everyone • The victim and accuser do not have to be of opposite genders • Prohibited behaviors can happen among any combination of individuals – students, employees or visitors • The victim does not have to be the person toward whom the inappropriate behavior is directed

Take Action! If you believe you are being harassed, discriminated against, or are being subjected to retaliation: • Don’t ignore it, report it! • Know your rights • Seek information and support • Explore your options • Ask for help

SDBOR Policy 1: 17. 1 Higher Education Act of 1965 Prevention of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Stalking – BOR Policy 1: 17. 1 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Higher Education Act of 1965) Prohibit sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking: Interference with the ability to realize the benefits of the educational, cultural and social programs.

Responsible Employee Under BOR Policy all “Responsible Employees” must report knowledge of allegations of harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking to the Title IX Coordinator. All Faculty, Staff and Student employees are “Responsible Employees” Exemption for counselors

Why Is It Important to Report? • So the individual can receive the PROPER assistance they need. • So the issue may be resolved in accordance with legal and policy requirements. • So future problems can be prevented. Don’t try to resolve the situation yourself!

It’s Your Duty… DIRECTOR OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Chief TITLE IX Coordinator JEAN MERKLE 205 Slagle Hall jean. merkle@usd. edu Phone: 605 -658 -3665 If you are contacted by the Director of Equal Opportunity/Chief Title IX Officer regarding an investigation, under the Board of Regents policy, you have a duty to cooperate with an investigation.

Where to Get Help • Complaints involving harassment and or discrimination CONTACT: Jean Merkle Director of Equal Opportunity & Title IX Coordinator Slagle Hall 205 | jean. merkle@usd. edu | 605 -658 -3665 www. usd. edu/human-resources/titleix • For ALL other concerns regarding a student CONTACT: Office of the Dean of Students complaints 605 -658 -3558 | www. usd. edu/about-usd/contact-us/concerns-and- • If you believe you are in imminent danger call 911

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