Title IX

The University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory learning, living, and working environment for all members of the University community.

Prompt and effective measures will be taken to assure that such discrimination and harassment does not occur. All charges of harassment will be taken seriously. The University encourages employees, faculty, students, vendors, and visitors to report all possible incidents of harassment.

The Anderson University Sexual Harassment Policy is designed to ensure a safe and non-discriminatory educational and work environment. The Policy and Procedures set forth how the University will proceed once it is made aware of possible prohibited conduct in keeping with our institutional values.

Every report of sexual harassment will be reviewed and a decision will be made, in partnership with the complainant, about how to reach a resolution. The investigatory/hearing process may be initiated when requested by the complainant and/or when deemed the appropriate path for resolution under the policy by the Title IX Coordinators. In addition, the complainant may, at the complainant’s option, request to explore a range of informal resolution options. Both parties (complainants and respondents) will be provided supportive measures, as appropriate.

In matters where an investigatory process is initiated, a decision on responsibility will be made by appointed neutral decision-makers, through the hearing process described in the policy. If the evidence supports a finding of responsibility based on a preponderance of evidence, appropriate remedies and sanctions will be decided. Either party may appeal the outcome of the matter as outlined in the policy.

To report incidents of sexual harassment, please review our policy for anonymous, confidential, and non-confidential reporting options.