The Sexual Assault Services Coordinator and the Women's Center provide information and referrals to anyone seeking such services, and the Women's Center sponsors events which focus on sexual assault, including the Week Against Violence Against Women and Take Back the Night rallies. The University encourages students to make use of appropriate resources and will assist all persons involved. Structures are in place with Student Primary Care Clinic , Residence Life , Counseling and Psychiatric Services , Health Education, the Women's Center , Campus Ministry, Student Conduct, Department of Public Safety , and the Dean of Students' Office to support students throughout the process. Each office is prepared to offer assistance to students both on an emergency basis and in an on-going way. Off campus counseling and support services may be provided for both the complainant and the accused through a referral at the student's request.
All offices respect and support the students' right to privacy.
More detailed information is available in the Women's Center , Health Education , and Student Affairs . Reporting When a person reports an allegation of sexual assault to a university official and chooses to pursue a complaint, the University will use appropriate procedures as described in the Student Code of Conduct. The procedures are designed to afford a prompt response to charges, to maintain confidentiality as much as possible and fairness and to impose appropriate sanctions on those found to have violated the Student Code of Conduct of this policy. In order to increase the likelihood of students reporting sexual assaults and to increase a victim's comfort level, the University provides an alternative for victims of sexual who are unsure of whether or not to proceed through the Student Conduct System. A victim can complete a Sexual Assault Incident Report form without proceeding through the Student Conduct System.