Title IX GRS New Student Orientation September 2, 2016

1. Title IX GRS New Student OrientationSeptember 2, 2016 CAS/GRS Deputy Title IX Coordinator Laura Wipf lwipf@bu.edu 617-353-7242

2. What is Title IX? No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

3. Rights Under Title IX Students, Faculty, and Staff have the right to: • Be free from all types of sex discrimination • Bring forward a complaint in good faith and expect a thorough investigation • Be informed of complaint procedures and options for resolution • Interim measures to ensure safety pending outcome of investigation • Be free from retaliation

4. BU’s Responsibilities • BU must take prompt and effective action to stop harassment, eliminate a hostile environment and address its effects • Adopt equitable grievance procedures • Conduct investigations separate from and independent of any criminal investigation or proceeding • Designate Title IX Coordinators

5. University Title IX Coordinator Kim Randall Executive Director of Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity Office (EOO) 19 Deerfield Street 617-353-9286 krandall@bu.edu

6. Title IX Coordinators The University Title IX Coordinator oversees and provides leadership for BU’s Title IX activities. Some of the many responsibilities include: • Disseminate and implement BU’s policies and procedures regarding Title IX • Oversee training initiatives for the campus community • Serve as a resource for the community • Oversee initial investigations of complaints • Work closely with Deputy Coordinators

7. Arts & Sciences Deputy Coordinators The College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences have three Deputy Title IX Coordinators:

8. Examples of Sexual Misconduct • Unwelcome sexual advances or gestures • Sexual epithets, jokes, gossip regarding another’s sex life, orientation, or gender identity • Sexual assault, violence, threats, stalking • Change of academic or employment responsibilities based on sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation • Quid pro quo: “This for that” Not all reports need to lead to an investigation. If you are unsure or uneasy, report it.

9. Making a Report • First, speak to a Title IX Coordinator (me!) • If needed, I will guide you through the available resources such as SARP or Student Health Services • Together, we will complete a Sexual Misconduct Report Form

10. Mandatory Reporting Faculty and staff are mandatory reporters of sexual misconduct. Students are not mandatory reporters unless they hold some sort of authority/supervisory role over others at the University. Faculty and Staff cannot promise confidentiality!

11. Confidential Resources • Student Health Services/Behavioral Medicine • Ombuds Office • University Chaplains • Center for Sexual Assault Response and Prevention (SARP)

12. BU’s Center for Sexual Assault Response and Prevention (SARP) • SARP provides rapid, confidential medical care, support and advocacy for victims of sexual assault • SARP counselors are available 24/7. All calls are completely confidential and answered by professionals trained to help victims of assault and trauma • SARP works closely with many BU departments including Dean of Students and the Center for Gender, Sexuality, and Activism (but SARP IS confidential!) Contact SARP: 617-353-SARP sarp@bu.edu 930 Commonwealth Avenue

13. BU’s Policies • Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy • Sexual Misconduct/Title IX Policy • Complaint Procedures in Cases of Alleged Unlawful Discrimination or Harassment • Consensual Relationships with Students • Workplace Violence Prevention Policy • Code of Ethical Conduct • Professional Standards of Conduct www.bu.edu/safety