Prevention & Education
Educating our Campus Community
Monmouth College prohibits Harassment, Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct and requires that all students, faculty and staff, be educated and trained annually. Course management is typically handled through Vector Solutions via their course functionality where faculty and staff complete, Preventing Harassment and Discrimination and students complete, Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates.
Additional programming in residence halls and with organizations is also done throughout the academic year with the assistance of our Well-Being Advocates.
Faculty & Staff training
On August 11, 2023, the Equity Coordinator provided training for faculty and staff. (Title IX Training – Fall 2023)
The Title IX Investigation Team received additional training through two courses taken through Vector Solutions:
- Building Supportive Communities: Clery Act and Title IX
- Preventing Harassment and Discrimination – Supervisors
The Title IX Investigation Team also participated in a Webinar pertaining to new Title IX regulations.
sTUDENT tRAINING
New First Year Student Training
On September 26, 2023, all first-year students attended a convocation called Retaking our Story: Reframing the Sexual Assault Conversation presented by Tim Mousseau through CAMPUSSPEAK
Residence Life Training
On August 17, 2023, the Equity (Title IX/VI) Coordinator, Equity Coordinator presented: Fall 2023 Residence Life Title IX Training
Student Athlete Title IX Training
- On August 15 & 18, 2023, Equity (Title IX/VI) Coordinator, Equity Coordinator presented Title IX training to the Fall Athletes.
- On January 9 & 11, 2024 Spring Student-Athletes Training
FAQs
- Who is protected under Title IX?
Anyone who participates in an educational program, service or activity with a Federally funded entity is protected by Title IX. This includes students, parents and guardians, visitors and employees.
- What should I do if I learn that someone has been assaulted, harassed or stalked?
The RESPECT guide may be helpful for you in assisting a friend or colleague. Information and resources, including an online incident report can be found on the website.
- If what happened to me isn’t covered under the new federal regulations, will the College still investigate?
Monmouth College will continue to address all complaints of sexual misconduct, harassment and discrimination and will assess formal complaints to determine if Monmouth College policy and/or federal regulations apply. If you make a formal complaint, the Title IX/VI Coordinator will assess which policies may or may not apply, and if an investigation is initiated, what procedures will be used.
- If sexual misconduct happens off-campus will the College still investigate?
The 2020 federal regulations apply to locations, events or circumstances over which the College exercised substantial control over both the respondent and the place where the conduct occurred. The 2020 federal regulations also apply to any building owned or controlled by a recognized student organization, so the regulations may also apply to conduct in fraternity or sorority houses. If the criteria is not met for jurisdiction under the 2020 Title IX regulations, the College may still investigate if the conduct would violate other Monmouth College policies.
- What if I don’t want to talk to anyone right now, are there resources available online?
The RESPECT Guide provides information on resources and reporting options so individuals can decide what feels right for their situation. Information can also be found on the Title IX website, as well as through national organizations such as RAINN and the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
- Who is protected under Title IX?
Anyone who participates in an educational program, service or activity with a Federally funded entity is protected by Title IX. This includes students, parents and guardians, visitors and employees.
- What should I do if I learn that someone has been assaulted, harassed or stalked?
The RESPECT guide may be helpful for you in assisting a friend or colleague. Information and resources, including an online incident report can be found on the website.
- If what happened to me isn’t covered under the new federal regulations, will the College still investigate?
Monmouth College will continue to address all complaints of sexual misconduct, harassment and discrimination and will assess formal complaints to determine if Monmouth College policy and/or federal regulations apply. If you make a formal complaint, the Title IX/VI Coordinator will assess which policies may or may not apply, and if an investigation is initiated, what procedures will be used.
- If sexual misconduct happens off-campus will the College still investigate?
The 2020 federal regulations apply to locations, events or circumstances over which the College exercised substantial control over both the respondent and the place where the conduct occurred. The 2020 federal regulations also apply to any building owned or controlled by a recognized student organization, so the regulations may also apply to conduct in fraternity or sorority houses. If the criteria is not met for jurisdiction under the 2020 Title IX regulations, the College may still investigate if the conduct would violate other Monmouth College policies.
- What if I don’t want to talk to anyone right now, are there resources available online?
The RESPECT Guide provides information on resources and reporting options so individuals can decide what feels right for their situation. Information can also be found on the Title IX website, as well as through national organizations such as RAINN and the National Domestic Violence Hotline.