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Title IX GRS New Teaching Fellow Orientation August 28, 2015

Title IX GRS New Teaching Fellow Orientation August 28, 2015. GRS Deputy Title IX Coordinator Laura Wipf Assistant Director of Graduate Affairs lwipf@bu.edu 617-353-7242. What is Title IX?.

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Title IX GRS New Teaching Fellow Orientation August 28, 2015

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  1. Title IX GRS New Teaching Fellow OrientationAugust 28, 2015 GRS Deputy Title IX Coordinator Laura Wipf Assistant Director of Graduate Affairs 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 including sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, and sexual violence • Bring forward a complaint in good faith • Be informed of complaint procedures and options for resolution • Expect a complaint to be thoroughly investigated • Interim measures to ensure safety pending outcome of investigation • Be advised of outcome of investigation • Be free from retaliation

  4. Title IX and Teaching Fellows You are students AND employees. As employees, you have the same rights as students PLUS additional responsibilities.

  5. 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 • Use preponderance of evidence and a reasonable person standard • Conduct investigations separate from and independent of any criminal investigation or proceeding • BU has 60 days from the time we learn about an issue to complete an investigation • Conduct extensive training • Designate Title IX Coordinators

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

  7. Title IX Coordinators The University Title IX Coordinator oversees and provides leadership for BU’s Title IX activities. Some of the many responsibilities include: • Disseminating and implementing BU’s policies and procedures regarding Title IX • Overseeing training initiatives for the campus community • Serving as a resource for the community • Overseeing initial investigations of complaints • Working closely with Deputy Coordinators

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

  9. Examples of Sexual Misconduct • Unwelcome sexual advances • Sexual epithets, jokes, gossip regarding another’s sex life, sexual orientation, or gender identity • Leering, whistling, obscene gestures • Sexual assault, violence, threats, stalking • Insults or threats based on sex or gender • 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.

  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 (e.g. Teaching Fellows). Faculty, Staff, and Teaching Fellows cannot promise confidentiality!

  11. 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 which will go to the University Title IX Coordinator for review, follow up, and if necessary, investigation

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

  13. 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

  14. 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

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