As required by Senate Bill 19-076 to assist in the prevention and awareness of sexual misconduct on college campuses, information regarding Colorado institutions' of higher education sexual misconduct policies and trainings are listed below (updated on February 2, 2024).
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
Adams State University sends an email to all students/faculty/staff at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters with links to the Sexual Misconduct policy, resources, contacts for responsible offices, etc. We provide the same information in our Vector Solutions training, in-person training to athletes, and in-person training in all First Year Seminar classes. Last year we had "It's On Us", a national sexual assault and domestic violence prevention education provider, conduct 2 days of training on campus. We also conduct intermittent informational tabling. And, this year we implemented the USafeUs app that provides free and easily accessible contact information and safety resources and strategies through a phone app unique to Adams State.
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
Adams State University contracts with Vector Solutions to provide Sexual Assault Prevention, and Alcohol and Drug prevention on-line training to all students. We also use Vector Solutions to provide Title IX and Clery Act training to all appropriate employees. Adams States' office of Title IX provides in-person training at New Student Orientation, in-person training in all First Year Seminar courses, and to all athletes. Last year we had a national organization, "It's On Us", do two days of intensive sexual assault and domestic violence training live on campus. And, the USafeUs app also provides sexual assault prevention information, and resources.
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
Aims Community College requires all incoming and continuing students to complete an annual Title IX training through the Catharsis Productions training program as described in item #7 below. The training covers the definition of sexual misconduct, an overview of the Title IX process, reporting options, resources, and contact information. Further, Aims conducts a variety of awareness programs to encourage students to report sexual misconduct through campus bulletin boards, bathroom stall inserts, and posters in high student traffic areas. Aims also maintains an easy to find and comprehensive Title IX webpage on the Aims Community College website that reflects and reinforces the resources highlighted in all training programs.
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
All enrolled students take a yearly training through Catharsis Productions titled, "U Got This!" Your Guide to Speak Up, Step In, and Create a Safer Campus for All." Further, all employees are trained annually via in person training through Human Resources or through an online Catharsis Productions module titled, "Report=Support! Identifying and Responding to Sexual Misconduct." In addition, Aims has provided domestic/dating/intimate partner violence educational programming and training from the One Love Foundation. Aims has also training collaborations with community partners, including the SAVA (Sexual Assault Victim Advocate) Center and A Woman's Place (a safe house for domestic/dating/intimate violence survivors).
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
ACC provides the following information to students, employees, and the community related to sexual misconduct and other support. The information can be in several areas of the ACC website and in multiple office locations throughout all three (3) campuses in a variety of print and handout material(s):
If you are a victim of a sexual assault, you may request a medical forensic exam (formerly known as a S.A.N.E., sexual assault nurse examiner, Exam). This is important if you think you may want to seek legal action now or in the future. It is vital you obtain medical treatment as soon as possible and do not bathe, shower, douche, or change clothes until given permission by medical personnel. You can have the exam without having to report the assault to law enforcement. The cost of the forensic examination will not be billed to you. You may be responsibility for medical treatment or follow up, if needed.
The College has an agreement with the following providers for the exam:
Littleton Adventist Hospital
7700 S Broadway, Littleton, CO 80122
303.730.5800 (Emergency Room)
If you do not have transportation to the facility, you may contact a friend or family member, or on our Littleton, Parker or Castle Rock campuses, you may contact the ACC Campus Police Department at 303.797.5800.
On campus: Dean of Students Office, in room M2720 or Campus Police, in room M2600 of the Main Building on the Littleton campus, can connect you with these services. Either office can also help you report the incident if you choose to do so. Call 303.797.5674 or 303.797.5800 to find out more.
Counseling Services are available:
Off campus: If you cannot get to the Littleton campus or it is after hours, contact the The Blue Bench, Denver's rape crisis center. Call their 24-hour hotline at 303.322.7273. Learn more about The Blue Bench on their website at https://thebluebench.org/.
You can also contact the local victim assistance program, through the town or area you live in. Our Campus Police can also assist you in accessing these services.
Littleton Police Department Victim Services Unit at 303.797.3713 or visit their website.
Douglas County Victim Services 303.660.7535 or visit their website.
Castle Rock Police Department at 303.663.6100 or visit their website.
Employee Services are also available through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) which can be accessed confidentially and free of charge at https://colorado.gov/c-seap or by calling toll free 800-821-8154.
Colorado Crisis Services are also available for yourself or a loved one and can be accessed at https://coloradocrisisservices.org/ or by calling 1-844-493-8255 or by Texting “TALK” to 38255.
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
The College has developed an annual educational campaign consisting of presentations that include distribution of educational materials to all students new the ACC at Student Orientation. Student Orientation is required for all students new to Arapahoe Community College (ACC). Additionally, ACC engages in educational programming to prevent domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. This education is shared and promoted to students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
This last year, educational programming happened both actively and passively. It consists of primary prevention and awareness programs for incoming students and continuing students that:
• Identifies domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking as prohibited conduct;
• Defines what behavior constitutes domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking;
• Defines what behavior and actions constitute consent to sexual activity in the State of Colorado;
• Provides safe and positive options for bystander intervention that may be carried out by an individual to prevent harm or intervene when there is a risk of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking against a person other than the bystander.
• Provides information on risk reduction so that students and employees may recognize warning signs of abusive behavior and how to avoid potential attacks.
• Provides information on the procedures the college will adhere to after a sex offense occurs.
ACC promotes awareness and education for all employees, regardless of employment category. This occurs in two ways. All new employees receive a new employee orientation which covers civil rights, including Title IX and Sexual Misconduct. Employees are taught the ACC community has the right to be free from sexual violence. All members of the ACC community are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others. ACC is committed to a zero tolerance policy for sex/gender-based misconduct. Annually, all employees participate in learning through an online platform. Additionally, employee learn that they have an ethical obligation to report any incidences they are aware of concerning discrimination and/or harassment and are provided with information on how to report an incident.
The annual training is a reinforcement of Arapahoe Community College's prohibition for all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policy and System Procedure.
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
We require that all new students participate in an online training on sexual misconduct and CC’s policies with respect to Title IX and gender-based violence. First year students are also required to participate in New Student Orientation training which covers information on consent, prevention, and how to report or receive support. Student leaders and student life staff receive additional training on sexual misconduct and Title IX to support students who need the information. Options for supportive measures through the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator or Title IX office are on the college website and brochures, posters, and other visual media across campus. Confidential resources are listed and made available through multiple channels: email, brochures, posters, announcements, and trainings.
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
a. Mandatory Reporter Training - This online training is designed to inform employees about their duty to report sexual abuse, sexual misconduct, and other behaviors that fall under Title IX. The training comprehensively covers reporting of sex and gender discrimination incidents, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, bullying, stalking and related behaviors, thus satisfying the expectations of Title IX and Title VII. Colorado College requires all employees to complete this online training.
b. Sexual Assault Prevention Training for Staff and Athletes - We offer separate online modules tailored to staff and athletes with content on sexual misconduct, bullying and college hazing. These online trainings utilize scenario-based learning with objectives that are aligned to meet the NCAA requirements. Customized to our CC policies, students and staff participate in real-time learning with comprehension checks built into the platform.
c. New Student Orientation - Each year, the Anti-discrimination leadership team facilitates a presentation with the incoming freshmen class to familiarize them with the Gender-based Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence Policy. Students are made aware of the policy, as well as on-campus resources that are available to them if they experience an incident of discrimination. The leadership team also walks the process of the how to report an incident and what happens after a report is filed.
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
The website for CMU also provides links related to sexual misconduct support. A 24-hour hotline (SART) is available for such support as well, which is advertised throughout campus.
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
New students are required to have sexual misconduct trainings related to consent and resources available related to sexual misconduct before coming onto campus. Yearly trainings on the policy are also provided for the students and faculty involved in the student code of conduct board, which adjudicates sexual misconduct allegations.
Policy link:
Title IX Sexual Harassment & Sexual Misconduct Policy & Procedure
https://coloradomtn.edu/title-ix/
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
Colorado Mountain College provides information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination in several methods.
-Students may link directly to the sexual harassment and misconduct procedure, policy, and support and reporting options from the CMC student portal, BASECAMP, and the College's website.
-Online and in-person new student orientation integrates Title IX procedures, policy and support.
-Annually, students and employees are emailed direct links to the College's ASR or Annual Safety Report including sexual misconduct and harassment policy, procedures, resources, prevention efforts and crime statistics.
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
All new employees and resident assistants are required to complete Vector Solutions online training: Preventing Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace: Clery and Title IX modules. This training includes mandatory reporter training.
All incoming residence hall students are offered Vector Solutions online training: Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates including CMC's Sexual Misconduct policy and procedures, resources and support.
CMC's Title IX Coordinators, deputy coordinators, investigators, decision-makers, advisors, and appeal officers are trained minimally every two years.
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
CNCC gets this information to students in several ways. We have mandated orientation sessions in which new students have to attend and we go over Title IX, Reporting, Scenarios, Code of Conduct, and other information. Reporting is also covered in our technology and student portal information sessions. Campus life and the RAs also cover this topic in Hall meetings each month throughout the semester. Students are also emailed links and information on this topic and how to report. Campus Safety and Campus life do training and information sessions throughout each semester. There are also flyers with information and how to report hung throughout campus and in residence halls.
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
Information is distributed to the student via mail and email several times throughout the year including during the first week of school. Students are also required to go through Training in Orientation. Hall and Ra meetings often refresh on these topics. Posters and bulletins around campus help awareness. Posted on our website are all out policies and students are shown that during the technical training in orientation. CNCC Student handbook, CNCC Catalog, CNCC incident Reporting, CNCC Student's Right to Know are also all trained on in Orientation and everything is also emailed to the student at several points throughout the year. Links are also provided for resources and other information such as https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/2019a_007_signed.pdf.
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
Colorado utilizes Vector Solutions educational online modules that all students are required to complete on an annual basis. these modules include links to policy and procedures for sexual misconduct. Policies and procedures are also available on the Office for Institutional Equity webpage, Mines policy library, and are readily available to the public.
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
Colorado utilizes Vector Solutions educational online modules that all students are required to complete on an annual basis; Onboarding for all employees includes training on Sexual Misconduct and Discrimination; Tailored training for Resident Advisors done every semester; annual training for sexual misconduct administrators on policy/process, bias, relevance, credibility, trauma informed approaches.
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
Support to students is important to Colorado State University and is shared through several offices and methods, including verbally, through brochures, resource cards and information on CSU websites. The following are the offices that directly share and/or offer support to students.
• The Victim Assistance Team in the Women and Gender Advocacy Center offers supportive services to Reporting Parties. This office supports with victim advocacy, academic accommodations and violence prevention education.
• Student Case Management and Referral Coordination offers supportive services to Responding and Reporting parties, including academic accommodations.
• CSU Health and Medical Center Counseling Services offers mental health supportive services to Reporting and Responding parties.
• Women’s Care Services at CSU Health Network offers medical services.
• The Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity shares information with Reporting and Responding parties. Information is shared initially through email outreaches with identified Reporting Parties and Responding Parties. Information is provided on resources, processes, policy, options, VAWA rights,Title IX confidential, non-confidential and community supportive resources available to students.
• The Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy (http://policylibrary.colostate.edu/policy.aspx?id=773) in Section 8 lists confidential, non-confidential and community resources.
• A faculty or staff member may share the Title IX Resource Card when speaking with a student containing confidential, non-confidential and community resources available to students.
• The Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity’s Student Resource Information page (https://titleix.colostate.edu/title-ix/student-info/) lists confidential, non-confidential and community resources available to students.
• Information on reporting, disciplinary proceedings and resources are also listed in the Annual Security Report (ASR) listed on CSU’s website.
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
Colorado State University is committed to providing sexual misconduct awareness and prevention education to students and employees. All students and employees upon first joining the University are required to take an online module provided by EverFi. For undergraduate and graduate students, the module is focused on sexual assault prevention and for employees the module is focused on sexual harassment awareness. The majority of the training provided within the University is conducted through the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, and the Women and Gender Advocacy Center, Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity (OEO). Specific audiences include University Housing, Fraternities and Sororities, Athletics and others student organizations. Live trainings are conducted in both in person, and through virtual sessions. The Women and Gender Advocacy Center also offers a variety of educational programming focused on raising awareness, prevention, and intervention, such as Men in the Movement, the Red Whistle Brigade, sexual assault and interpersonal violence education and prevention, understanding consent, and other offerings (https://wgac.colostate.edu/).
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
Students are provided information via the CSU Global website and Student Handbook.
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
Procedures/contact information is available on the CSU Global website and Student Handbook.
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
We have engaged in in-person and passive programming to students, student groups, and organizations including RAs, athletes, orientation leaders, and student employees. We also created an in-house sexual harassment training for all new and continuing students. We have developed posters and signs with QR codes across campus for people to gain more information about supportive measures, how to report, the policy, the website, and the information for the Title IX Coordinator as well as confidential resources. Lastly, we have increased the amount of tabling events we are present at, equally out to be about 1 a month. At these tabling events, we provide resources, referrals, and other handouts about our Title IX Office.
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
We have completed training offered by COAG, and trained a group of persons trained to be on a board to hear cases, serve as advisors, and hear appeals. All employees are also required to complete the in-house training on sexual harassment as well. Training has included awareness, reporting, violence prevention, response, consent, bystander intervention, trauma-informed investigation, and response. We have also developed a campus-wide task force to address awareness and violence prevention on our campus to include parties from each college and a majority of departments who may work with students or employees impacted by sexual harassment.
Policy link:
Information forthcoming.
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
Information forthcoming.
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
Information forthcoming.
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
The College provides information on accessing resources in a variety of ways:
• New Student Orientation
• Referral to the Title IX Coordinator for more information
• Care team may offer resources or guidance to students
• Phoenix Center does educational programming around sexual violence
• List resources, as well as policy and procedures in the Annual Security Report
- CCD specific Title IX website that includes reporting processes, available resources including counseling, Denver Rape Crisis Center line, and victim assistance, as well as information on obtaining medical assistance
- https://www.ccd.edu/nondiscriminationtitle-ix
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
The College provides training for employees in a variety of ways:
• New Employee Orientation - all employees complete an online orientation discussing Title IX
• In Person Orientation for all Benefit Eligible employee includes presentation /training on Title IX
• Mandatory Online training for all employees offered annually covers Title IX/VAWA, currently using Canopy as our Platform
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
Digitally, in-person workshops and education, campus wide training, social media, RA, RD, Orientation.
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
We provide several campus trainings to student staff, staff, faculty, and admin. Asynchronous, online, and in person options. We also provide trainings via student groups, videos, and campus info.
Policy link:
https://www.frontrange.edu/being-a-student/campus-safety/sexual-harassm…
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
New Student Orientation includes a component dedicated to reporting sexual misconduct. Title IX, sexual harassment and sexual consent are also addressed in the student handbook. Community Resources are posted on our website for students, in addition to the contact information for licensed counselors at each campus. We also partner with community resources dedicated to sexual assault/violence.
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
Annual Sexual Misconduct/Title IX training for all Faculty, staff and student workers. Annual ATIXA training for Title IX Coordinator, semi-annual trainings for both Title IX Coordinator and Investigators through Colorado Community College System.
Policy link:
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
Student Orientation, Website, Bulletin Board Awareness placards.
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
Students receive training during student orientation by the Title IX Coordinator/HR Director which consists of in-depth PowerPoint presentation and watch "Know your IX" video.
Policy link:
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
The University shares information with students regarding sexual misconduct (both the applicable policies and student-support resources) in a variety of channels. Information is publicly available on the University’s website, is shared in required new student orientations, and is published in official University documents, including the University’s Catalogs. Additionally, employees across the University receive training in a variety of modalities. This training includes how to refer and support students with matters pertaining to sexual misconduct and where to report disclosures that students make to employees. Lastly, a variety of events and programs designed to engage students include information on relevant supports. Many of these events are hosted by the Phoenix Center at Auraria, which provides the University community with response services, education, and opportunities for relevant dialogue related to interpersonal violence.
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
Trainings and educational sessions designed to address sexual misconduct are offered by several units across the University, including the Phoenix Center at Auraria, the Office of Equal Opportunity, the Dean of Students Office, the Health Center at Auraria, and the Gender Institute for Teaching and Advocacy. Many trainings and educational programs have been offered in-person in the past but have pivoted to remote delivery since the spring of 2020. Trainings are designed to address diverse topics that are relevant to our University community, including bystander intervention, healthy relationships, applicable University policies, and support services available to students and employees. All employees, upon first joining the university, are required to take an online module provided by Vector Solutions. The module is Preventing Harassment and Discrimination for Supervisors and Non-Supervisors.
Policy link:
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
We have title IV flyers and posters everywhere.
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
The College engages in comprehensive educational programming to prevent domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Educational programming consists of primary prevention and awareness programs for all incoming students and new employees and ongoing awareness and prevention campaigns for students and faculty.
Annual Title IX Coordinator training through Colorado Community College System, annual investigator training, Preventing Sexual Violence Together training for employees, Clery training, and webinars as available and cost effective.
Policy link:
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
We notify students with emails at the start of each semester. We publish our process on our website. Athletes and RA’s are specifically trained in person about college sexual misconduct processes. Messages are also sent via text, and posters and flyers are displayed. When guidelines change, we update the website, and then we send notice of the changes to all students and employees via email.
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
For students, we require that all new incoming students complete the web-based “Consent and Respect” program, a sexual assault prevention program included with Alcohol-Wise. Athletes also go through an hour long session specifically addressing sexual misconduct per Title IX. Athletes also go through “Step Up” as required by our athletic department. RA’s receive training on Mental Health First Aid through a local resource, as well as Title IX/Clery training offered by our Coordinator of Campus Safety.
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
Campus Employees on the CARE Team are publicized and contact information available in various locations. Otero has an on campus Mental Health Counselor and a Community Partner with Southeast Health Group for mental, physical, emotional support. Anonymous reporting can be completed on the Otero website, information is provided in the student handbook, pamphlets in various campus locations, partner with Parkview Behavioral Health regarding information and resources for sexual misconduct and harassment, on-line training for all student employees regarding sexual misconduct.
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
Canopy training annually for employees and students, access and review of policies at employee orientation and new student orientation. Attend available coordinator and investigator trainings for designated employees multiple times per year. All Title IX training materials are available on Otero's Title webpage.
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
Students are provided information for the Student Counseling Center and BetterMynd (online therapy for students.
We also ensure that students are aware of the Title IX Office to assist with class issues, the PPSC Police Department for escorts to the parking lot,, and outside resources such as TESSA.
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
All employees are required to complete annual Title IX training. All classes and student groups traveling overnight are required to attend Title IX travel training.
Training is also provided to all students participating in internships.
Policy link:
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
Website, Student on-line Title IX training through Everfi, student handbook, individual support through success coaches, College Catalog
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
Annual Title IX Coordinator training through Colorado Community College System, annual investigator training, small group training as requested by departments, Everfi Training for Students, Canopy training for employees, Clery training when available, webinars as available and cost effective.
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
Students receive information in the online orientation and as a syllabus insert. On our website we answer frequently asked questions, provide resources and the policy and procedures. We note who they can contact for questions and to report a concern. Also there is a Report a Concern link where they can report concerns for themselves or others.
Confidential Resources:
Denver's rape crisis center, the Blue Bench Program (formerly RAAP)(link is external) is available to help at any time. Call their 24-hour hotline at 303.322.7273, or learn more at www.thebluebench.org(link is external).
Jefferson County Action Center
http://theactioncenterco.org/(link is external)
8755 W. 14th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80215
Phone: 303.237.7704
Fax: 303.237.6002
office@theactioncenterco.org(link sends e-mail)
Rocky Mountain Crisis Partners
http://www.metrocrisisservices.org/(link is external)
1-844-493-TALK (8255)
Jefferson County Mental Health
Emergency Line (24/7): 303-425-0300
Toll-free: 800-201-5264
TDD: 303-432-5540
Suicide Hotline
1-800-273-TALK
(1-800-273-8255)
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
Yearly Canopy Training for all employees: Mosaic: Prevent Sexual Violence Together
Sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and stalking disrupt and diminish your campus community. This course examines concrete, common-sense ways to fight back, including recognizing, reporting, and preventing these offenses. Audience: Faculty, Staff, and Supervisors | Duration: 45 minutes
Trainings throughout the year:
CCCS Civil Right/Title IX Training
The training sessions for all Coordinators, Deputies, Investigators, and Appellate Officers.
CCCS Civil Rights & Title IX Updates- CCCS
Title IX Training- presented by Colorado Attorney General’s office
Title IX Investigator Training
This training will provide Investigators with an overview of the new Title IX regulations and the new CCCS Policy & Procedure designed to address Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct concerns (BP 19-60 and SP 19-60). This training is especially relevant for existing Investigators, but may also be beneficial for new Investigators.
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
Regis University provides regular training and programming on sexual violence prevention to staff, faculty, and students. We also provide both on and off campus resources, an on campus confidential advocate, and other confidential resources.
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
Training and programming is available to the entire campus community and required for all incoming students and new hires; Yearly training is required for athletics staff and students; Training includes, bystander intervention, awareness, policy, process, resources, responsible employee training, violations, accountability, process, reporting options, information on navigating disclosures in a trauma informed way, and accommodations for process.
Policy link:
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
Rocky Vista University (RVU) send out an email notification to all students annually which includes the Title IX Policy and contact information for support.
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
Every student and employee at RVU is to complete sexual misconduct training annually. RVU uses a third party onliine vendor called SafeColleges by Vector Solutions.
Policy link:
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
Trinidad State Junior College has the Title IX Need to Know Brochure located at https://trinidadstate.edu/safe-campus/pdf/title_ix_need_to_know.pdf this brochure is also made available to students during new student orientation. The brochure is posted around campus and is made available to students when any report of sexual misconduct is reported.
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
All new student orientations include training around campus safety, campus security, emergency notification system, Title IX. We provide Mosaic: Prevent Sexual Violence Together to all TSJC employees via Canopy (LMS). This course completion is required of new hires. Training related to campus safety, campus security, emergency notification system, and Title IX is provided during new employee orientation. Training around sexual misconduct happen throughout the year during events such as Safe Spring Break, Domestic Violence Prevention Month. The Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic is made available online at https://trinidadstate.edu/safe-campus/pdf/asr_2019.pdf.
Policy link:
The Sexual Misconduct, Intimate Partner Violence, and Stalking Policy is a CU System policy for all four campuses - https://www.cu.edu/ope/aps/5014.
The CU Boulder campus has its own processes and procedures that apply to complaints and services offered for our university community by the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC) - https://www.colorado.edu/oiec/
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
a. On the landing page of the CU Boulder website (https://www.colorado.edu/) there is a footer with a section titled “Get Help” that includes a “Safety & Health Services” link. This link goes to a page titled Safety & Health Quick Calls (https://www.colorado.edu/get- help/safety-health-quick-calls) that includes a wide range of crisis, emergency, safety and support services for the campus, including information about reporting discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. There is also a “safety” page on the main CU website that has direct links to crime and safety related services and hazards, and the Don’t Ignore It site (described in more detail below) that includes reporting options and support resources for a wide range of concerns.
b. The Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC) website (https://www.colorado.edu/oiec/) covers policies on Sexual Misconduct, Intimate Partner Violence, and Stalking, Discrimination and Harassment, and Conflicts of Interest in Cases of Amorous Relationships. The OIEC website includes information on policies, reporting and resolution options, support and safety measures offered by OIEC and support resources available through other campus and community services. Options for making a report includes phone numbers, email addresses, an online reporting form, and names and direct contact information of all OIEC staff.
c. The office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC) hosts the “Don’t Ignore It” website (https://www.colorado.edu/dontignoreit/) that is advertised on campus through a multi-media campaign including posters, electronic message boards, magnets in every residence hall room, and through news and media articles to faculty, staff, and students. This website includes a comprehensive set of campus and community resources through three tabs; What to Report, Get Support, and How to Help. This site includes a comprehensive list of reporting options, confidential support resources on campus and in the community, and educational information about how to help as a bystander, how to recognize when someone may be in a high-risk situation or engaging in predatory or harassing behavior, how to support someone who has experienced sexual misconduct, and how to look out for others.
d. The Office of Victim Assistance (OVA) has a website outlining their free and confidential services for students, staff, and faculty (https://www.colorado.edu/ova/) in the aftermath of a traumatic, disturbing, or disruptive event. OVA offers services for those who have experienced sexual assault and harassment, discrimination and harassment, intimate partner violence, stalking, physical assault, hazing, death and other major traumatic experiences and events.
e. The OIEC also requires training for every member of the community, described in the next question, that provides information on how to report and receive support services, including but not limited to, confidential support through the Office of Victim Assistance (OVA).
f. All employees who have the authority to hire, promote, discipline, evaluate, grade, formally advise, or direct faculty, staff, or students are considered "responsible employees" and are required to report disclosures of offensive or unwelcome behaviors related to protected class and alleged sexual misconduct to OIEC. This includes, but is not limited to resident advisors, teaching assistants, professors, graduate instructors, academic advisors, coaches, or other university employees with supervisory authority. OIEC follows up on all reports by providing information directly to the person impacted regarding confidential resources, options for support and safety measures, as well as options for formal adjudications and informal resolutions.
g. All faculty are required to include a statement about discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct policies and the obligation for faculty and graduate instructors to report policy-related issues to OIEC in their course syllabus
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
a. The university requires training for all new members of the campus community. This includes first and second year undergraduate students, graduate and law school students, staff, faculty, volunteers, and affiliates. Training covers the policies that OIEC is responsible for implementing and addressing to ensure that the campus community is aware of prohibited conduct and conduct that is considered criminal under state and federal laws. Training covers definitions of sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence, stalking, protected-class discrimination and harassment, affirmative consent, options for reporting, the obligation to report policy-related concerns by university employees considered “responsible employees” to OIEC, resolution options including educational and formal adjudication processes, available support and confidential resources, how to offer support, and safe and effective strategies for addressing concerns or intervening as a bystander.
b. Employees who have the obligation to report are trained on how to effectively respond to and support someone who discloses an incident, how to inform someone of their obligation to report, and how to directly refer students to confidential resources on campus.
c. In addition, OIEC provides evidence-based educational programs for students, staff, and faculty that build skills for effectively reducing and addressing discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, intimate partner violence, and stalking. All our programs can be found on the Educational Programs page of the OIEC website - https://www.colorado.edu/oiec/education/oiec-program-offerings.
d. University staff who are Title IX Coordinators, investigators, and decision-makers receive training on Federal Title IX regulations governing how complaints are handled by educational institutions. This includes training on how to serve impartially, conflicts of interest, and bias. The training materials can be found on the OIEC website - https://www.colorado.edu/oiec/about-us.
Policy link:
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) provides all new incoming students information on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct via the Gateway Program Seminar course (GPS) presentation. This is a program similar to a freshman seminar course but it is not limited to freshmen. The presentation occurs via in-person or virtual presentations. This information is presented via PowerPoint and covers the following topics: policy and statutory definitions of conduct that constitute sexual misconduct and violations of the policy, supportive and safety measures, mandatory reporting by responsible employees, bystander interventions, consent, options for reporting and entities that can help including law enforcement and obtaining a sexual assault nurse examination (SANE), information about the effects of trauma, communicating sensitively and compassionately with reporting parties and complainants, the name and contact information for staff of the OIE including the Title IX Coordinator, information on confidential and non-confidential resources on campus and in the surrounding community, and information on healthy relationships and treating people with respect. The OIE also attends various tabling events on campus such as through the Wellness Center and Residence Life, to promote awareness and reporting related to the aforementioned topics. The OIE regularly updates the OIE website to expand listed resources and assure accurate, current information is available. Additionally, the OIE includes a link to OIE's website, the sexual misconduct policy and resources in all official e-mail correspondence.
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
As stated above, all incoming students are required to take a GPS course and receive the training as described above. All new employees of UCCS are required to take the online Sexual Misconduct and Discrimination and Harassment online Skillsoft training through the employee portal within 30 days of hire which covers all of the topics as noted in the answer to 6 (above). Additionally, the OIE presents monthly to new hires at the new employee orientation as an introduction to the Skillsoft training and emphasis on compassionate listening and mandatory reporting of all sexual misconduct matters to the OIE. The OIE conducts departmental and individual team-level trainings upon request and if patterns of incidents are identified in an area or group. Examples of training covering the policy and related elements as stated in 6 (above) have been provided to various groups including student employees, employees in Dining and Hospitality services, facilities, veterans, math tutors, Greek and student life, Resident Assistance and housing staff, Athletics students and staff, ROTC, UCCS Police, Professional Golf Management, University Advancement, new Faculty Orientation, and nursing faculty.
Policy link:
https://www.cu.edu/ope/aps/5014
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
The Office of Equity (OE) is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all members of the CU Denver and CU Anschutz community. Utilizing a comprehensive, integrated approach, their office facilitates equal access to education and employment by engaging in transparent case resolutions, conducting impartial investigations, offering support and safety measures, and providing prevention education.
Website
The OE’s website (https://www.ucdenver.edu/offices/equity) has a general support and resources section identifying both confidential and nonconfidential, campus specific, dual-campus, federal, state, and community resources related to discrimination, sexual misconduct, and retaliation. Their website also provides information related to support and safety measures their office will consider related to reported allegations of misconduct based on the respective policy and circumstances regarding the misconduct. In addition to the general support and resources section, the OE has five subsequent support and resource pages including: Accommodation Resources, All-Gender Resources, Discrimination Resources, Lactation Resources, and Sexual Misconduct Resources. Specifically, the OE’s Sexual Misconduct Resources page provides contact information for the support resources related to our sexual/interpersonal violence advocacy office (Phoenix Center at Auraria | Anschutz), dating/domestic violence (community/law enforcement/DV shelters), general misconduct, sexual exploitation, state/federal compliance, and sexual assault (community support and SANE/SANE locations).
The OE also offers self-guided learning modules via their website with internal and external resources on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Access 101, Ethical Bystander Intervention, Gender Visibility, Intersectionality, and Relationship Violence.These learning guides were created to serve as educational tools for anyone; including, but not limited to, students, staff, faculty, community members, facilitators, academic audiences, etc. Furthermore, those viewing the pages may be persons who have experienced harm and are seeking support and/or those who do this work and are looking for resources to share within their personal and professional circles.
The OE also provides accessible audio/video-versions of our Equity 101 training for on-demand reference or use.
Online Training Programs
For students, the OE offers two online Canvas courses, “Respect Expected*” and “Prevention Together. Both courses cover university policies (including the CU System Sexual Misconduct, Intimate Partner Violence, and Stalking Policy), the different types of discrimination, harassment, and interpersonal violence/sexual misconduct, tactics to intervene in harmful situations (when safe/appropriate), how respond and support someone disclosing misconduct; reporting obligations/university resolution options, and available campus support resources.
Note*: All incoming CU Denver students are auto enrolled into this course their first semester at CU Denver. For CU Anschutz, new students are auto enrolled at the beginning of each semester in their respective programs (Fall, Spring, and Summer).
Campus Collaborations
The OE actively participates in university student orientation and onboarding programs for all colleges/departments, primarily in the summer, however, offers training opportunities year-round. In these presentations, the OE provides an overview of their role on campus, university policies and procedures, the processes they follow when a complaint is received, supportive and safety measures offered to involved parties, ethical bystander intervention, mandatory reporting obligations, and training requirements/opportunities.
The OE also delivers in-person or virtual trainings to campus partners in studios, labs, classes, orientations, classes, or staff meetings including similar content to their “Respect Expected” and “Prevention Together” courses, when requested.
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
The CU Denver | CU Anschutz OE’s mission aligns with several university strategic priorities, particularly as related to creating a more cohesive, collaborative, and inclusive culture. A significant aspect in creating an inclusive campus culture starts with proactive education and training initiatives. The OE offers a wide-range of educational support to their dual-campus constituents related to compliance, equitable campus conduct, diversity, and inclusion.
Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Online Training for Employees
In addition to the “Respect Expected” and “Prevention Together” trainings referenced above for students, the university requires all employees, including student employees, to complete an online or instructor-led discrimination and sexual misconduct training within the first 90 days of employment, and every three years thereafter. Last year, the OE and university's HIPAA Compliance teams were the first departments in CU System history to navigate the implementation of Skillsoft’s (university learning management system) auto-enrollment and auto-reminder features for their online discrimination and sexual misconduct course. The response from their campus community was remarkable, resulting in a 231% improvement in compliance rates for this course. One year later, 89% of the university’s 18,901 employees have completed the online training as of October 2023.
Educational Outreach
The OE actively participates in university student orientation and onboarding programs for all colleges/departments, primarily in the summer, however, offers training opportunities year-round. In these presentations, the OE provides an overview of their role on campus, university policies and procedures, the processes they follow when a complaint is received, supportive and safety measures offered to involved parties, ethical bystander intervention, mandatory reporting obligations, and training requirements/opportunities. The OE also delivers in-person or virtual trainings to campus partners in studios, labs, classes, orientations, classes, or staff meetings including similar content when requested. In 2022-2023, the OE trained 5,262* students, faculty, and staff.
Note*: This does not include completion data for their mandatory online Skillsoft course for employees or optional Canvas courses for students.
Policy link:
Updated Discrimination and Harassment Policy: https://www.du.edu/sites/default/files/2023-08/EOIX%203.10.010%20Discrimination%20and%20Harassment_1.pdf
Updated Comprehensive Discrimination and Harassment Procedures: https://www.du.edu/sites/default/files/2023-08/EOIX%20Comprehensive%20Discrimination%20and%20Harassment%20Procedures_0.pdf
Updated Title IX Sexual Harassment Procedures: https://www.du.edu/sites/default/files/2023-08/DU%20Title%20IX%20Procedures.pdf
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
The University of Denver posts the Policy and support resources through the Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX website at www.du.edu/equalopportunity and also at www.du.edu/sexualassault
The University of Denver’s Center for Advocacy and Empowerment (CAPE) is a confidential and free resource for faculty staff and students who have experienced Gender-based violence and seek safe and confidential support in navigating the medial, legal, criminal and university systems. Services include counseling, safety planning, and advocacy. Information about CAPE is shared online, by campus partners and via brochures.
University of Denver distributes and produces a range of printed and online materials that promotes the Procedures, awareness, reporting options and prevention. University of Denver has a website of specific resources for sexual assault survivors on its Sexual Assault Website.
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
The University of Denver engages in comprehensive, intentional and integrated programming, initiatives, strategies and campaigns intended to end dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking that:
A. Are culturally relevant, inclusive of diverse communities and identities, sustainable, responsive to community needs and informed by research, or assessed for value, effectiveness or outcome; and
B. Consider environmental risk and protective factors as they occur on the individual, relationship, institutional, community and societal levels.
C. Educational programming consists of prevention programs for all incoming students and new employees and ongoing awareness and intervention campaigns for students and employees that:
1. Include a statement that the institution prohibits the crimes of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking as those terms are defined for purposes of the Clery Act;
2. Define sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking;
3. Define what behavior and actions constitute consent to under the Procedures;
4. Describe safe and positive options for bystander intervention;
5. Provide information on risk reduction; and
6. Include information regarding:
a. Procedures victims should follow if a crime of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking occurs.
b. How the university will protect the confidentiality of victims and other necessary parties.
c. Substantive changes to the Procedures.
D. Existing counseling, health, mental health, victim advocacy, legal assistance, visa and immigration assistance, student financial aid, and other services available within the university and in the community
E. Options for, available assistance in, and how to request changes to academic, living, transportation, and working situations or supportive measures; and
F. Procedures for university disciplinary action in cases of alleged dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Policy link:
Non-Discrimination Policy - https://www.unco.edu/trustees/pdf/bpm_pdfs/BPM-1-1-5-Personnel-General… (See 1-1-508(2))
Sexual Harassment Policy - https://www.unco.edu/trustees/pdf/bpm_pdfs/BPM-1-1-5-Personnel-General… (See 1-1-508(3))
Discrimination Complaint Procedures (beginning in Section 3-6-125) - https://www.unco.edu/trustees/pdf/University_Regulations.pdf
Additional Procedures Pursuant to the Title IX Final Rule (2020) (beginning in Section 3-6-135) - https://www.unco.edu/trustees/pdf/University_Regulations.pdf
Terms and Definitions - https://www.unco.edu/institutional-equity-compliance/definitions.aspx
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
UNC provides information to students via trainings, presentations, and our website. Initially, all incoming students receive information (via required sessions in Pre-Orientation (asynchronous online), New Student Orientation (live in-person) and New Student Days (live in-person) about what constitutes sexual misconduct, consent, bystander engagement, creating a culture of respect on campus, and reporting and support options for those impacted by sexual misconduct (both confidential and non-confidential).
Throughout the remainder of the academic year, the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC) provides annual training to departments, students organizations, student leaders, student-employees, and student-athletes, which covers (in addition to already mentioned topics) healthy relationships, healthy boundaries, reporting obligations for employees, supporting survivors of sexual violence, and UNC procedures and options for support and resolution under university policy.
OIEC maintains a website (https://www.unco.edu/institutional-equity-compliance/) with information and links to university policy, definitions, reporting options, and important contact information. Students can access OIEC in-person, online, by email, phone, or in writing.
In addition to support through OIEC, the Assault Survivors Advocacy Program (ASAP) maintains a 24-hour confidential hotline for crisis response and intervention, advocacy, and resources for survivors of sexual violence, relationship or intimate partner violence, and stalking. The University also provides a Victim Rights and Options website (https://www.unco.edu/safety/rights.aspx) which details confidential and non-confidential resources, support, and reporting options. All student support, law enforcement, counseling, victim advocacy, and Title IX/OIEC personnel have business cards with the QR code linking a student to this website.
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
In addition to the above trainings and presentations, OIEC provides ongoing and specific training to faculty and staff (including student-employees) about how to respond appropriately and compassionately to disclosure of sexual violence, how to report complaints of sexual misconduct, and how to refer students to campus resources for support.
UNC Human Resources maintains an annual training curriculum in which UNC employees are required to complete a series of courses to maintain institutional compliance. One such course is Workplace Harassment, which is an overview of the laws and UNC policies related to discrimination and harassment in the workplace, specifically those governing college campuses. This module also describes prohibited conduct (including sexual misconduct), employees' reporting obligations regarding sexual misconduct incidents involving students, and rights and options for reporting if employees experience misconduct.
How institution is providing information to students on how to receive support regarding sexual misconduct:
We require that all first-year students participate in a Get Inclusive training, provided by Vector Solutions, on the following topics: healthy relationships, consent, sexual misconduct, Western's policies, and Title IX. Additionally, all students receive an email at the beginning of the semester with updated student policies and reporting options for Title IX, including possible supportive measures. Student leaders receive additional training on sexual misconduct and Title IX to support students who need the information.
All students can access Western policies by going to the link above or the Western Community Standards and Student Conduct webpage for the Student Handbook. Through the Student Handbook, they learn about sexual misconduct/harassment, Title IX policies and procedures, and the supportive measures and resources available to them, such as the counseling center, the CARE team, the Restorative Justice & Title IX Office, and local organizations such as Project Hope.
Sexual Misconduct Trainings provided by institution:
Western Colorado University provides sexual misconduct training to all students, with additional emphasis to the following student populations: resident assistants, student-athletes, and students found responsible of violation of institutional sexual misconduct policy.
The follow information highlights the details associated with trainings at Western Colorado University:
Training Title: Module 1 – “Voices for Change” | Module 2 - “Mental Well-Being”
Trained Population: All Students
Training Time: Approximately 1 hour (self-paced)
Training Format: Virtual
Is this required? Yes
Training Brief Description: Students cover information on healthy relationships, consent, sexual misconduct/harassment, Western's policies, and Title IX.
Training Title: Title IX Regulations and Applications for Pre-Professionals in Higher Education
Trained Population: Resident Assistants
Training Time: 1 hour
Training Format: In-person assembly
Is this required? Yes
Training Brief Description: Resident assistants are trained on university sexual misconduct policy, Title IX authorities, institutional processes for filing incident reports, and providing residents with necessary support and information.
Training Title: Title IX | University Policy | NCAA Policy
Trained Population: Student Athletes
Training Time: 1 hour
Training Format: In-person assembly
Is this required? Yes
Training Brief Description: Student athletes are trained on university sexual misconduct policy, Title IX authorities, and related NCAA policies.