St. Cloud State University Policies & Procedures

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Current Status: Approved

Policy Type: All University

Department/Division: Office for Institutional Equity & Access

Effective Date: 02/02/2015

Last Updated: 02/02/2023

Applies To: Students, Faculty, Staff, Visitors, Contractors, Vendors

Responsible University Officer: Vice President for Equity and Inclusion & Title IX Coordinator

Policy Owner: Vice President for Equity and Inclusion & Title IX Coordinator

Policy Contact: Investigation Specialist and Lead Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Rationale

St. Cloud State University (SCSU) is committed to eliminating violence in all forms. This policy along with preventative training and education are efforts to create a safe community that is knowledgeable about how to report and support survivors of sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking, and other types of sexual harassment and discrimination.

Policy

In recognition of, and in compliance with the 2013 Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act; and changes to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board Policy and Procedures regarding sexual violence (1B.3, and 1B.3.1). St. Cloud State University (SCSU) will provide reporting options, investigation and disciplinary process, prevention training and education, and other related services as appropriate to address issues related to all forms of violence.

St. Cloud State University adopts and adheres to the provisions and timelines of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustee’s 1B.1 and 1B.3 policies and associated procedures, which apply to all SCSU students, employees, and others as appropriate. These policies are not limited to reports or alleged violations that occur on University property or at University activities. The University reserves the right to take necessary action to protect the safety and welfare of the university community, which may include pursuing criminal or civil action.

Procedure

SCSU follows the 1B.3.1 procedure. As required by this procedure, SCSU provides specific information about sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking and other types of sexual harassment and discrimination through a comprehensive institutional website. The website includes reporting options (including anonymous reporting and reporting to law enforcement), information about medical assistance, campus and community resource contacts, detailed information to provide support or guidance, education and prevention measures, links to training, and other valuable data. The site is meant to be a resource for the complainant, the respondent, and others who may be called upon to support or offer advice.

The comprehensive institutional website and the Board of Trustee’s policies can be found using the links in the supporting URLs section below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:  Where can I find help if I am a victim, or have been accused, of sexual conduct in violation of this policy?

A: SCSU has created a robust, one-stop online resource (see supporting URLs) with answers to this question and more. The website has an abundance of information and resources including but not limited to:

  1. Where and how to seek medical attention.
  2. The various reporting options available to you.
  3. Additional resources such safe housing, safety plans, or other specialized services.
  4. Contact information for advocates and support persons, both confidential and non-confidential.
  5. Training and prevention information.

 If you need immediate assistance, please contact:

911 if in danger or in need of emergency medical attention.

  • Public Safety: (320) 308-3333; and/or
  • Local Law Enforcement: (320) 251-1200
  • The 24 hr. crisis line at the Central MN Sexual Assault Center at (320) 251-4357 (251- help) or at 1-800-237-5090

For confidential assistance, please contact any of the following. These resources are available to anyone regardless of their gender or sexual identity:

  • SCSU Women’s Center: (320) 308-4958 (main) or (320) 308-3995 (Assistant Director)
  • SCSU Counseling and Psychological Services: (320) 308-3171
  • SCSU Health Services: (320) 308-3191
  • Anna Marie’s Alliance 24-hour crisis hotline (320) 253-6900 or TTY (320) 258-3221
  • Central Minnesota Sexual Assault Center (320) 251-4357 or 1-800-237-5090
  • National Domestic Violence 24-hour Hotline 1-800-799-7233 

For non-confidential assistance, you may also contact:

  • SCSU Office for Institutional Equity & Access: (320) 308-5123
  • SCSU Online Reporting Form (may be anonymous)
  • Any SCSU Campus Security Authority

For more detailed information about these resources and reporting options, please visit the Sexual Violence and Misconduct website (see supporting URLs).

Keywords

Violence against women, VAWA, SAVE, relationship violence, abuse, affirmative consent, consent, anonymous reporting, women’s center, help, title ix, sexual assault, rape, domestic violence, sexual harassment, stalking, LGBT, LGBTQ, crisis

Related St. Cloud State University Policies

Trespass and University Restriction
Respectful Work Place
Violence and Weapons

Supporting URLs

Websites, Related External Documents, Statutes

Definitions

Student

All Persons or group of persons who:

  1. Are enrolled in one or more courses, either credit or non-credit, through a college or university; or
  2. Withdraw, transfer, or graduate after an alleged violation of the code of student conduct; or
  3. Are not officially enrolled for a particular term but who have a continuing relationship with the college or university; or
  4. Have been notified of their acceptance for admission or have initiated the process of application for admission or financial aid; or
  5. Are not college or university employees and are not enrolled in the institution but live in a college or university owned or controlled residence hall.

Active Student:

   Criteria 1: 

  1. A degree-seeking student who has completed the enrollment process and has been admitted into the University, an undergraduate major or a graduate program of study; or
  2. A degree-seeking student who has completed the enrollment process and has not yet been admitted into the University, and undergraduate major or a graduate program of study; or
  3. A student seeking a graduate certificate

  Criteria 2:

 

         The student must have registered into and successfully completed at least one credit in a semester in the previous two years. 

 

A student who fulfills Criteria 1, will cease to be an active student at the University if they do not register for and successfully complete at least one credit in a semester within two years, will be administratively removed from the University and be categorized as inactive.

 

The credits that the student accumulates as an active student will not expire upon becoming an inactive student, unless the student has been admitted to a graduate program, refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for the program completion timeframe guidelines.

 

Graduate Studies at SCSU has procedures for an admitted student to request a leave or absence, please see the Graduate Student Handbook for information on that process.

 

An inactive student intending to return to the University will not have to reapply for admission to the University, but will need to reapply for admission into a current program of study. 

University Property

All land, buildings, facilities, parking lots and other property in the possession of, owned, rented, leased, maintained, or controlled by St. Cloud State University. The term Campus may be used interchangeably with University Property. 

Contacts

Responsible University Officer
   Simpson, Chocoletta A.
   Vice President for Equity and Inclusion & Title IX Coordinator 		 
chocoletta.simpson@stcloudstate.edu
320-308-5123
Owner
   Simpson, Chocoletta A.
   Vice President for Equity and Inclusion & Title IX Coordinator 		 
chocoletta.simpson@stcloudstate.edu
320-308-5123
Contact
   Rooney, Andrea
   Investigation Specialist and Lead Deputy Title IX Coordinator 		 
andrea.rooney@stcloudstate.edu
320-308-5123

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