Resources Available for Support
After an allegation that an act of sexual violence has occurred, including any act of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, the College offers students a range of protective measures.
Resources for Immediate Assistance: The information below provides contacts for trained on- and off-campus advocates and counselors who can provide an immediate confidential response in a crisis situation. Also provided are emergency numbers for off- campus safety, law enforcement, and other first responders.
- Confidential Resources: The College encourages all members of the school community to report any incidents of sexual misconduct; however, there are a few confidential resources available to students [faculty and staff] who are not yet ready to report an incident. These individuals can help a victim obtain needed resources, explain reporting options, and assist in navigating the reporting process. These resources are required by law to keep all communications confidential without an individual’s express consent to release information or as otherwise required by law.
On-Campus:
- Campus Minister, call 248.218.2114 or on campus call ext. 2114
- Psychology Clinic, call for an appointment 248.218.2122 or on campus call ext. 2122
Off-Campus:
- Haven (Oakland County) Crisis & Support 248.334.1274 or toll-free 877.922.1274 or TTY (hearing impaired) 248-334-1274
- Rape Crisis Counseling, call 800.542.5212
- Emergency Response, call 911
Campus resources such as staff and faculty including Campus Security at 248.765.8013, Assistant Dean of Community Living at 248.218.2043, Title IX Coordinator at 248.21.2043, or Student Life staff members at 248.218.2041 can listen and aide a victim in their reporting and support options. These resources are not bound by confidentiality, but will work together to maintain individual privacy.
Immediate medical attention is an option and important for a victim to consider in order to seek treatment for potential injuries sustained during an incident of sexual misconduct, preventative treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, and other health services. A medical exam is also an important way for a health provider to properly collect and preserve evidence regardless of whether the victim has made a decision to pursue charges.
Resources for Ongoing Assistance: The information below provides contacts for trained on- and off-campus advocates who can provide on-going counseling, advocacy, and support following an incidence of sexual misconduct.
- Confidential Resources: These are resources on- and off-campus where the victim may disclose confidentially with counseling, advocacy, health, mental health, or sexual-misconduct-related resources.
On-Campus:
- Psychology Clinic, call for an appointment 248.218.2122 or on campus call ext. 2122
Off-Campus:
- Haven (Oakland County) Crisis & Support 248.334.1274 or toll-free 877.922.1274 or TTY (hearing impaired) 248-334-1274
- Turning Point, Mount Clemens, MI, Crisis Line: (586) 463-6990
- First Step, Plymouth, MI, Crisis Line Toll Free: (888) 453-5900
Campus Resources: These are resources provided by the College community offering counseling and support for victims of sexual misconduct, whether or not a victim chooses to make an official report or participate in the institutional disciplinary or criminal process. These individuals can also provide ongoing support during the institutional disciplinary and criminal process.
On-Campus:
- Campus Pastor, call 248.218.2114 or on campus call ext. 2114
- Psychology Clinic, call for an appointment 248.218.2122 or on campus call ext. 2122
- Title IX Coordinator: Sharia Hays, call 248.218.2043
Academic Accommodations: The College is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the victim. A student who has been a victim of sexual misconduct may request an academic accommodation or change in residence after a report of sexual misconduct. Any individual who makes a request will receive an appropriate and reasonable accommodation. Possible requests include the ability to change academic schedules or student work schedules, withdraw from or retake a class without penalty, access academic support such as tutoring services, and change residence hall assignments. Pursuant to Title IX, in most cases of sexual violence or sex discrimination, the College will endeavor, to the extent practicable, to change the schedule or accommodations of the accused student prior to changing the schedule or accommodations of the victim.
Interim Measures: In situations where it is necessary, the College will take immediate steps to protect victims pending the final outcome of an investigation. These steps include the accommodations listed above in addition to issuing no contact orders. Pending resolution of the complaint, the accused may be prohibited from contacting the victim and may be placed on suspension or denied access to campus. Also, the College may change the course schedule or residence assignment of the accused.
Title IX Coordinator
The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for the College’s compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. In this role, the Title IX Coordinator administers the review, investigation, and resolution procedures for reports of sexual misconduct.