Management of Student Sexual Misconduct Cases: Addressing Challenges and Navigating Solutions
When faced with reports of sexual harassment among students or involving faculty/staff members, it is crucial for educational institutions to act swiftly and decisively. This includes notifying relevant authorities, engaging in open dialogue with stakeholders, and considering appropriate actions such as investigations or removal of the accused individual. While challenges may arise, support from various departments such as ECRT, OGC, AHR, and Public Affairs can aid in managing these sensitive situations effectively.
- Student Sexual Misconduct
- College Scenario
- Investigation Procedures
- Faculty Harassment
- Title IX Compliance
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Student Sexual & Gender-Based Misconduct Management Resources Kim Broekhuizen Director of Public Affairs Office of the VP for Communications Gloria Hage Senior Associate General Counsel Office of the VP and General Counsel James Burkel Assistant Vice Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs Alexandra Matish Associate Vice Provost and Senior Director Academic Human Resources Christine Gerdes Special Counsel to the Provost Tami Strickman Special Advisor to the President and Executive Director of Equity, Civil Rights and Title IX (ECRT)
Scenario (15-20 min breakout) You learn from Student A that they feel sexually harassed by Student B who is part of their cohort. Student A describes Student B as telling inappropriate jokes during study groups and commenting on people s appearance with statements such as, that sweater looks amazing on you. It highlights the curves and muscles in your body. You report the situation to the ECRT office and quickly learn on social media that ECRT has opened an investigation. As you read the comments on social media, you see that several students are complaining about Student B s behavior and are demanding that unit leadership remove the student. You also learn that there is a protest planned. You know it s only a matter of time before their requests are brought directly to you, the associate dean in the college, for action.
Thinking big picture What are you going to do? And what are you going to say? What are the first steps you might take? Who do you notify? (Huddle is often appropriate) What would you like to say publicly (e.g. to the students and others)? Are there any barriers to doing this? Do you consider removing the student? What would you like to see happen/what might you need to navigate the situation If you determine you cannot remove the student, how do you respond when students say they refuse to come to class because they feel unsafe? What resources might you think about? What do you need to feel supported in these situations - by OGC, ECRT, AHR, Public Affairs and others?
How might your approach change if Student A reports they feel sexually harassed by Faculty/Staff member B? (25-30 minute group discussion) Recap: You learn from Student A that they feel sexually harassed by Faculty/Staff Member B. Student A describes Faculty/Staff Member B as telling inappropriate jokes during study groups and commenting on people s appearance with statements such as, that sweater looks amazing on you. It highlights the curves and muscles in your body. You report the situation to the ECRT office and quickly learn on social media that ECRT has opened an investigation. As you read the comments on social media, you see that several students are complaining about Faculty/Staff Member B s behavior and are demanding that unit leadership remove the student. You also learn that there is a protest planned. You know it s only a matter of time before their requests are brought directly to you, the associate dean in the college, for action.
