| University Resources Related to Issues of Sexual Assault, Bias and Mental Health The following information was provided by the Provost's Office. He suggested faculty consider including the information in course syllabi, so here it is. |
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Accommodations based upon
sexual assault The University is committed
to offering reasonable academic accommodations to students who are victims of
sexual assault. Students are eligible for accommodation regardless of
whether they seek criminal or disciplinary action. Depending on the
specific nature of the allegation, such measures may include but are not
limited to: implementation of a no-contact order, course/classroom assignment
changes, and other academic support services and accommodations. If you
need to request such accommodations, please direct your request to Kim Webb (kim_webb@wustl.edu), Director of the
Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center. Ms. Webb is a
confidential resource; however, requests for accommodations will be shared with
the appropriate University administration and faculty. The University
will maintain as confidential any accommodations or protective measures
provided to an individual student so long as it does not impair the ability to
provide such measures. If a student comes to me to
discuss or disclose an instance of sexual assault, sex discrimination, sexual
harassment, dating violence, domestic violence or stalking, or if I otherwise
observe or become aware of such an allegation, I will keep the information as
private as I can, but as a faculty member of Washington University, I am
required to immediately report it to my Department Chair or Dean or directly to
Ms. Jessica Kennedy, the University’s Title IX Coordinator. If you
would like to speak with the Title IX Coordinator directly, Ms. Kennedy can be
reached at (314) 935-3118, jwkennedy@wustl.edu, or by visiting her
office in the Women’s Building. Additionally, you can report incidents or
complaints to Tamara King, Associate Dean for Students and Director of Student
Conduct, or by contacting WUPD at (314)
935-5555 or your local law enforcement agency. You can also speak
confidentially and learn more about available resources at the Relationship and
Sexual Violence Prevention Center by calling (314)
935-8761 or visiting the 4th floor of Seigle Hall. Bias Reporting The University has a process
through which students, faculty, staff and community members who have
experienced or witnessed incidents of bias, prejudice or discrimination against
a student can report their experiences to the University’s Bias Report and
Support System (BRSS) team. See: brss.wustl.edu Mental Health |