Susan Bostian, Human Resources Director/Deputy Title IX Coordinator 605-626-2520 Susan.Bostian@northern.edu Safe Harbor 2005 S Merton Street Aberdeen, SD 57401 605-226-1212 605-622-0104 (Text) To report an incident online and anonymously, please use the Northern incident reporting form located at https://northern.edu/student-life/concerns-and-complaints or https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?NorthernStateUniv SUPPORTIVE MEASURES AND SUPPORT OPTIONS Allegations of sexual misconduct and discrimination are institutionally addressed through the South Dakota Board of Regents Policy 1.4.1,Sexual Harassment. Procedurally, when Northern State University receives a report of sexual misconduct, gender-based violence, or other sex or gender discrimination the campus Title IX coordinator is notified. If the victim wishes to access local community agencies and/or law enforcement for support, the Northern will assist the victim in making these contacts. The Title IX coordinator in concert with the appropriate senior institutional official will offer assistance to victims in the form of supportive measures such as opportunities for academic accommodations, changes in housing for the victim or the responding student, visa and immigration assistance, changes in working situations and other assistance as may be appropriate and available on campus or in the community (such as no contact orders issued through law enforcement agencies, campus escorts, transportation assistance, targeted interventions, etc.). If the victim so desires, he or she will be connected with a counselor on- or offcampus, as well as an off-campus victim’s advocate, health services and legal assistance, who may inform the person being counseled of any procedures to report the crime on a voluntary, confidential basis. No victim is required to take advantage of these services and resources, but Northern provides them in the hopes of offering help and support without condition or qualification. A summary of rights, options, supports and procedures, in the form of this document, is provided to all victims whether they are a student, employee, guest or visitor. A comparable document is also provided to responding parties so they are likewise advised of the process. When appropriate upon receipt of a formal complaint, the Title IX coordinator will initiate a prompt, fair and impartial process commencing with an investigation which may lead to the imposition of sanctions, based upon a preponderance of evidence (what is more likely than not), upon a responding student or other accused individual. Procedures detailing the reporting, timeline and processes for the ensuing investigation, decision making and resolution processes of the Northern can be found in SDBOR Policy 1.4.1. Per SDBOR Policy 1.4.1, investigations are typically completed within a timely manner. The coordinator is ultimately responsible to assure in all cases that the behavior is brought to an end, Northern acts to reasonably prevent its recurrence, and the effects on the victim Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 16
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