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.
Title IX Coordinator
The university has appointed two Title IX Coordinators to be responsible for implementing the Anderson University Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures.
The Title IX Coordinators are the Dean of Student Life and the Director of Work Life Engagement. The university’s Title IX Coordinators oversee compliance with all aspects of the sexual harassment policy.
Questions about this policy should be directed to the Title IX Coordinators. You are welcome to make a report relating to discrimination or harassment directly to a University Title IX Coordinator.
Trent Palmer
Dean of Student Life
Decker 204
TIXcoordinator@anderson.edu
(765) 641-4104
Paula Diehl
Director of Work Life Engagement
Decker 114
TIXcoordinator@anderson.edu
(765) 641-4133
Additionally, reports, including anonymous reports can be made by victims and/or third parties using the online reporting form at anderson.edu/hr/misconduct or the reporting hotline at (855) 270-3684. Note that these anonymous reports may prompt a need for the institution to investigate.
Individuals experiencing harassment or discrimination also have the right to file a formal grievance with government authorities:
Denver Office
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building
1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310
Denver, CO 80204-3582
Telephone: 303-844-5695
FAX: 303-844-4303; TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov