sexualharassment-misconduct
What is Title IX?
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy
Title IX Coordinators
University Officials
Resources and Supportplus or minus
As a Catholic, Jesuit institution of higher learning, The University of Scranton is committed to providing care and support for individuals who have experienced sexual harassment or sexual misconduct while remaining mindful of the safety and well-being of the larger University community. Sexual misconduct includes sexual assault, sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence and stalking. Federal laws (i.e., Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972) require the University to take immediate and appropriate steps upon becoming aware of reports of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct. The University will make every reasonable effort to preserve an individual’s privacy in light of this responsibility.
Filing a Reportplus or minus
Individuals who witness or experience sexual harassment or sexual misconduct should report incidents as soon as possible. The University provides students with several reporting options:
Report to the University
Filing a report with the University may not obligate a reporter to open or participate in a formal investigation. Reporting to the University allows the University to provide any available interim protective measures, resources and support to students, faculty and staff.
The University provides individuals the ability to anonymously report incidents of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct.
- Incident Reporting Form: https://scranton.i-sight.com/external-capture
- Note: Reporting individuals may use this link to file reports anonymously. Reports made here are received by Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equity and Diversity. All anonymous reports will be reviewed and processed per the University's policy; however, anonymous reports may hamper the Title IX Coordinator's ability to respond per policies.
Report to the Police
Sexual assault and other forms of sexual misconduct are not only University policy violations but may also involve crimes. You are encouraged, but not required, to report these crimes to the police.
- Silent Witness Reporting Form: http://forms.scranton.edu/silent-witness-form/
- Note: Reporting individuals may use this link to file reports anonymously. Reports made here are received by the University Police Department. UPD will then forward the information to the Office of Equity and Diversity if the incident falls under the University’s Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy.
- University Police Phone:570.941.7777
- City of Scranton Police Phone: 911 for an emergency, or 570.348.4134
Report to the Title IX Coordinator
University Title IX Coordinator:Elizabeth M. Garcia, JD
Executive Director
Office of Equity and Diversity
Phone: (570) 941-6645
E-mail: elizaberh.garcia2@scranton.eduDeputy Title IX CoordinatorChristine M. Black, JDAssistant Director
Office of Equity and Diversity
Phone: (570) 941-6645
E-mail: christine.black@scranton.eduDeputy Title IX CoordinatorLauren Rivera, J.D., M.Ed.Assistant Vice President, Dean of StudentsDivision of Student LifePhone: 570-941-7680Deputy Title IX CoordinatorPatricia L. Tetreault, SHRM-SCP, SPHRVice President for Human ResourcesHumanResourcesPhone: 570)941-7767- Incident Reporting Form: https://scranton.i-sight.com/external-capture
Required Reporter Statementplus or minus
University policy provides that every employee (except those specifically identified as a “confidential” resource) who receives information of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct involving a student as a complainant, respondent or witness, is required to share all relevant details (obtained directly or indirectly) with the Title IX Coordinator. Resident Assistants, Graduate Teaching Assistants, and Student Officers are also required reporters.
While students are encouraged to directly report information to the designated reporting options, the University recognizes that a student may choose to share information regarding sexual harassment and sexual misconduct with other employees of the University (e.g. a Resident Assistant, faculty member, or coach). The University is committed to ensuring that all reports are shared with the Title IX Coordinator for consistent application of the Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy to all individuals and to allow the University to respond promptly and equitably to eliminate the prohibited conduct, prevent its recurrence and address its effects.
Know the Reporting Options, Resources and Actions Quick Reference Postersplus or minus
