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Summarized Policy on Sexual Misconduct

Statement of Policy

Northwestern Oklahoma State University will neither tolerate nor condone any form of sexual misconduct, whether physical, mental, verbal, or emotional in nature. This includes actions that are demeaning and includes, but is not limited to, rape, acquaintance rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment. Sexual misconduct by any member of the University community including students, faculty, and staff is a violation of both law and the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges’ policy and will not be tolerated. In order to create a safe and healthy environment, it is the responsibility of faculty, staff, and students to report any sexual misconduct to University officials. Where there is probable cause to believe that the University’s policies prohibiting sexual misconduct have been violated, the University will pursue strong disciplinary action through its own conduct system. Even if law enforcement and criminal justice authorities choose not to prosecute a particular matter, the University may still pursue the matter as misconduct warranting disciplinary action by the University.

Examples of Prohibited Conduct

Conduct prohibited by this policy may include, but is not limited to:

Unwelcome sexual flirtation, advances or propositions for sexual activity.
Continued or repeated verbal abuse of a sexual nature, such as suggestive comments and sexually explicit jokes.
Sexually degrading language to describe an individual.
Remarks of a sexual nature to describe a person’s body or clothing.
Display of sexually demeaning objects and pictures.
Offensive physical contact such as unwelcome touching, pinching or brushing the body.
Coerced sexual intercourse.
Actions indicating that benefits will be failed or lost based on response to sexual advances.

Retaliation

Any attempt to penalize or retaliate against a person for filing a complaint or participating in the investigation of a complaint of sexual misconduct will be treated as a separate and distinct violation of the Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Reporting

Cases of sexual misconduct should be reported to the Campus Police, the Student Services Office or the School Nurse. All reports of sexual misconduct will be filed with the NWOSU Affirmative Action Compliance Officer. (In order to best preserve evidence campus police should be contacted as soon as possible after an assault has occurred.)

Sexual Assault Prevention

Northwestern Oklahoma State University undertakes various prevention activities in an effort to create a safe and secure environment that is conducive to the educational and personal development needs of the students. Prevention activities include but are not limited to:

Seminars - Seminars will be presented each semester. The seminars will have an open discussion format aimed at creating an awareness of sexual assault issues and at promoting communication between male and female students.
Residence Hall Orientation - A required orientation presented to residents at the beginning of each year. Security measures are discussed in an effort to prevent crime and to promote a safe and secure environment for residents.
Campus Escort Service - A 24-hour escort service is provided to NWOSU students by campus police in an effort to prevent assaults from occurring. A Crime Awareness Pamphlet reporting campus crime statistics will also be made available to students each year.
Mini-Lectures - Mini-lectures are presented through the Counseling Center and Student Health Services. The lectures are available upon request by any faculty member or campus organization.
Prevention Media - Various pamphlets and posters are distributed across campus promoting the awareness and prevention of campus sexual assault.
Video Tapes - Video tapes are available to faculty and campus organizations through the Counseling Center and Student Health Services.
Publication of a Sexual Misconduct Policy - The Sexual Misconduct Policy is published in the Student Handbook, the Faculty Handbook, and the Employee Handbook; furthermore, copies of the policy are distributed across campus.

Campus Sex Crimes Prevention
Project to Reduce Crime Against Women
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AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This institution, in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services. Inquiries concerning the application of these programs should be made to the Dean of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Alva, OK 73717, (580) 327-8415, or the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037, Kansas City, Mo. 64114, (816) 268-0550.

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