Reporting & Resources (including Confidential Support Options)
Reports Against Students
A member of the University community who wishes to make an official report of sexual misconduct or interpersonal violence committed by a student may report the incident to the University through the following channels:
- Title IX Coordinator: Michael L. Neiduski, Title IX Coordinator, West Oaks Pavillion 202D, 2067 Campus Box Elon, NC 27244, (336) 278-5787; mneiduski@elon.edu
- Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Student Life: Dr. Eleanor Finger, Assistant Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Campus Life, Moseley Center 221E, 2985 Campus Box Elon, NC 27244, (336) 278-7109; efinger3@elon.edu
- Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics: Ms. Faith Shearer, Associate Athletic Director and Senior Women’s Administrator, Alumni Field House 239-H, 2500 Campus Box, Elon, NC 27244, (336) 278-6790; fshearer@elon.edu
- Deputy Title IX Coordinator for the Law School: Ms. Melissa Duncan, Associate Director of Student and Professional Life, Law School Room 107-M, 2005 Campus Box, Elon, NC 27244, (336) 278-9256; mduncan6@elon.edu
- Title IX Investigator: Christopher Jamison, Title IX Investigator, West Oaks Pavillion 202D, 2067 Campus Box Elon, NC 27244, (336) 278-6918; cjamison3@elon.edu
- Any of the following responsible employees, who will promptly report the incident to the University’s Title IX Coordinator:
- deans
- department chairs
- senior administrators
- supervisors
- Human Resources staff
- Campus Safety and Police
- Residence Life staff (including student staff (Resident Assistants and Apartment Managers), and Faculty-in-Residence
- Student Conduct administrators
- faculty and other employees supervising overnight domestic or international student travel
- In the event that an incident involves alleged misconduct by the Title IX Coordinator, or other Title IX staff, reports should be made directly to the Executive Director of Human Resources, John Lew. (336) 278-5562 or jlew@elon.edu
Law Enforcement Reporting Options
Legal charges may be filed with Elon University Campus Safety and Police (who will also report to the Title IX Coordinator) or the Town of Elon Police Department (or other department) depending on the jurisdiction in which the crime was committed.
For more information on how to report a sexual misconduct violation to law enforcement, visit Campus Safety & Police.
Confidential Options for Reporting (On & Off-Campus)
Elon University has trained on-campus counselors with whom a student may discuss an alleged violation of this policy without the information being reported to the Title IX Coordinator and who can provide an immediate confidential response in a crisis situation. Those persons designated as confidential resources under Title IX are:
- Safeline, (336) 278-3333 (anytime)
- The Coordinator for Violence Response, (336) 278-5009
- Counseling Services, R.N. Ellington Center for Health and Wellness, (336) 278-7280
- Health Services, R.N. Ellington Center for Health and Wellness, (336) 278-7230
- Members of the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life staff who are ordained and acting in their role as a clergy-counselor within their respective faith tradition.
The following off-campus resources are also available:
- CrossRoads Sexual Assault Response and Resource Center - 336-228-0360 - 1206 Vaughn Road, Burlington, NC http://www.crossroadscares.org/
- Family Abuse Services - 336-226-5985- 1950 Martin Street, Burlington, NC http://www.familyabuseservices.org/
- Employee Assistance Program (faculty and staff), 1-800-532-8651 or www.guidanceresources.com; Faculty and Staff may access at any time and location.
- National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673
Amnesty for Victims of Sexual Misconduct, Interpersonal Violence, or Hazing
As noted in the Student Handbook (Amnesty for Victims of Sexual Misconduct, Interpersonal Violence, or Hazing) the University provides amnesty to victims who may be hesitant to report violations of this policy to University officials because they fear that that themselves may be accused of other policy violations, such as underage drinking, at the time of the incident. Educational options will be explored, but no conduct proceedings or official record will arise from a Reporting Party’s report. Records regarding the provision of amnesty may be maintained.
Reports Against Faculty or Staff
A member of the University community who wishes to make a report of sexual misconduct or interpersonal violence against a faculty member should do so according to the Faculty Grievance for Discrimination and Harassment in the Faculty Handbook.
A member of the University community who wishes to make a report of sexual misconduct or interpersonal violence against a staff member should do so according to the grievance procedures in the Staff Manual.
NOTE: Where reports are made involving an individual with multiple roles at the Institution (i.e. combination of faculty, staff, or student), the Title IX Coordinator will determine which policy and process apply in conjunction with the Executive Director of Human Resource and communicate decision with appropriate parties.
Other
Individuals experiencing harassment or discrimination also always have the right to file a formal grievance with government authorities:
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-1475
Telephone: (202) 453-6020
Email: OCR.DC@ed.gov
Web: http://www.ed.gov/ocr