Document Purpose. The University of Alaska Southeast affirms our commitment to a safe and healthy educational and work environment in which education programs, employment, and activities are free from discrimination and harassment. Thus, efforts must be made to i) provided the safest environment possible at all times and in all locations and ii) in the event that this goal is not met, to have reporting and responsive mechanisms in place and clearly communicated. This reference guide has been created to accompany University of Alaska students, employees, and affiliates into the field with resources for reporting sexual misconduct. This document provides several important definitions as well as the contact information of resources for victims and others reporting instances of sexual misconduct. DEFINITIONS* Sex or Gender-based Discrimination include actions that adversely treat or affect someone, either intentionally or unintentionally, in a manner that unlawfully differentiates or makes distinctions on the basis of the individual’s sex or gender. Sexual or Gender-based Harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual Assault includes non-consensual penetration. Sexual Exploitation occurs when a person takes a non-consensual or abuse sexual advantage of another person. Nonconsensual Sexual Contact is any intentional or reckless sexual contact without consent. Complicity includes any act taken with the purpose of aiding, facilitating, promoting or encouraging sex or gender-based discrimination. Stalking is repeatedly following, harassing, threatening, or intimidating including by telephone, mail, electronic communication, or social media. Dating or Domestic Violence includes emotional, verbal and economic abuse with or without the presence of physical abuse committed by a person who is or has been an intimate relationship with the victim or by a current or former spouse or partner. Retaliation is adverse employment, academic, or other actions against anyone reporting or participating in an investigation of Title IX allegations. Confidential Employee is any employee who is a licensed medical, clinical or mental-health professional (e.g., physicians, nurses, physicians’ assistants, psychologies, psychiatrists, professional counselors and social workers, and those performing services under their supervision), when acting in his or her professional role in the provision of services to someone who is a University student. Responsible Employee: All University employees are required to report sexaual misconduct to the Title IX office within 24 hours. This excludes the confidential employee identified as a confidential resource *Full definitions can be found in Board of Regents Policy & Regulation: xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx/bor/policy/01-04.pdf WHAT THIS MEANS The rules of the University of Alaska Southeast apply at all affiliate locations such as: field stations, clinical and educational sites, and during all class related travel. If you experience or observe sexual or gender-based misconduct by any individual (student, employee, affiliate, unaffiliated or unfamiliar individual), we encourage you to report this to an instructor or internship coordinator. If you feel uncomfortable reporting misconduct to these individuals, there are additional contacts and resources listed in this document. You can contact as many or as few as you feel comfortable and necessary. UAS takes immediate, effective, and appropriate action to respond to reported acts of sexual harassment and sexual violence. As a University of Alaska student or employee, you have many rights related to Title IX regulations. These include, but are not limited to: You are entitled to a fair, impartial, and prompt investigation of your complaint. You have the right to be protected from further discrimination, both while the investigation is happening and after to assure that your academic environment is free of hostility. You have the right to alternative placement to minimize any disruption to your academic progress or work environment, and other interim measures. You have the right to identify witnesses who can attest to the alleged discriminatory behavior. You have the right to be notified of any updates or delays, and outcomes regarding the investigation and any pertinent sanctions. You have the right to appeal. You have the right to be protected from retaliation. Reporting sexual harassment/sexual violence will not impact your University of Alaska standing. You have the right to file civil or criminal complaints, outside of the processes of the institution. REPORTING OPTIONS
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Samples: Affiliation Agreement, Affiliation Agreement, Affiliation Agreement
Document Purpose. The University of Alaska Southeast affirms our commitment to a safe and healthy educational and work environment in which education programs, employment, and activities are free from discrimination and harassment. Thus, efforts must be made to i) provided the safest environment possible at all times and in all locations and ii) in the event that this goal is not met, to have reporting and responsive mechanisms in place and clearly communicated. This reference guide has been created to accompany University of Alaska students, employees, and affiliates into the field with resources for reporting sexual misconduct. This document provides several important definitions as well as the contact information of resources for victims and others reporting instances of sexual misconduct. DEFINITIONS* • Sex or Gender-based Discrimination include actions that adversely treat or affect someone, either intentionally or unintentionally, in a manner that unlawfully differentiates or makes distinctions on the basis of the individual’s sex or gender. • Sexual or Gender-based Harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. • Sexual Assault includes non-consensual penetration. • Sexual Exploitation occurs when a person takes a non-consensual or abuse sexual advantage of another person. • Nonconsensual Sexual Contact is any intentional or reckless sexual contact without consent. • Complicity includes any act taken with the purpose of aiding, facilitating, promoting or encouraging sex or gender-based discrimination. • Stalking is repeatedly following, harassing, threatening, or intimidating including by telephone, mail, electronic communication, or social media. • Dating or Domestic Violence includes emotional, verbal and economic abuse with or without the presence of physical abuse committed by a person who is or has been an intimate relationship with the victim or by a current or former spouse or partner. • Retaliation is adverse employment, academic, or other actions against anyone reporting or participating in an investigation of Title IX allegations. • Confidential Employee is any employee who is a licensed medical, clinical or mental-health professional (e.g., physicians, nurses, physicians’ assistants, psychologies, psychiatrists, professional counselors and social workers, and those performing services under their supervision), when acting in his or her professional role in the provision of services to someone who is a University student. • Responsible Employee: All University employees are required to report sexaual misconduct to the Title IX office within 24 hours. This excludes the confidential employee identified as a confidential resource *Full definitions can be found in Board of Regents Policy & Regulation: xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx/bor/policy/01-04.pdf WHAT THIS MEANS The rules of the University of Alaska Southeast apply at all affiliate locations such as: field stations, clinical and educational sites, and during all class related travel. If you experience or observe sexual or gender-based misconduct by any individual (student, employee, affiliate, unaffiliated or unfamiliar individual), we encourage you to report this to an instructor or internship coordinator. If you feel uncomfortable reporting misconduct to these individuals, there are additional contacts and resources listed in this document. You can contact as many or as few as you feel comfortable and necessary. UAS takes immediate, effective, and appropriate action to respond to reported acts of sexual harassment and sexual violence. As a University of Alaska student or employee, you have many rights related to Title IX regulations. These include, but are not limited to: • You are entitled to a fair, impartial, and prompt investigation of your complaint. • You have the right to be protected from further discrimination, both while the investigation is happening and after to assure that your academic environment is free of hostility. • You have the right to alternative placement to minimize any disruption to your academic progress or work environment, and other interim measures. • You have the right to identify witnesses who can attest to the alleged discriminatory behavior. • You have the right to be notified of any updates or delays, and outcomes regarding the investigation and any pertinent sanctions. • You have the right to appeal. • You have the right to be protected from retaliation. Reporting sexual harassment/sexual violence will not impact your University of Alaska standing. • You have the right to file civil or criminal complaints, outside of the processes of the institution. REPORTING OPTIONS
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Samples: Affiliation Agreement, Affiliation Agreement, Affiliation Agreement
Document Purpose. The University of Alaska Southeast affirms our commitment to a safe and healthy educational and work environment in which education programs, employment, and activities are free from discrimination and harassment. Thus, efforts must be made to i) provided the safest environment possible at all times and in all locations and ii) in the event that this goal is not met, to have reporting and responsive mechanisms in place and clearly communicated. This reference guide has been created to accompany University of Alaska students, employees, and affiliates into the field with resources for reporting sexual misconduct. This document provides several important definitions as well as the contact information of resources for victims and others reporting instances of sexual misconduct. DEFINITIONS* Sex or Gender-based Discrimination include actions that adversely treat or affect someone, either intentionally or unintentionally, in a manner that unlawfully differentiates or makes distinctions on the basis of the individual’s sex or gender. Sexual or Gender-based Harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual Assault includes non-consensual penetration. Sexual Exploitation occurs when a person takes a non-consensual or abuse sexual advantage of another person. Nonconsensual Sexual Contact is any intentional or reckless sexual contact without consent. Complicity includes any act taken with the purpose of aiding, facilitating, promoting or encouraging sex or gender-based discrimination. Stalking is repeatedly following, harassing, threatening, or intimidating including by telephone, mail, electronic communication, or social media. Dating or Domestic Violence includes emotional, verbal and economic abuse with or without the presence of physical abuse committed by a person who is or has been an intimate relationship with the victim or by a current or former spouse or partner. Retaliation is adverse employment, academic, or other actions against anyone reporting or participating in an investigation of Title IX allegations. Confidential Employee is any employee who is a licensed medical, clinical or mental-health professional (e.g., physicians, nurses, physicians’ assistants, psychologies, psychiatrists, professional counselors and social workers, and those performing services under their supervision), when acting in his or her professional role in the provision of services to someone who is a University student. Responsible Employee: All University employees are required to report sexaual misconduct to the Title IX office within 24 hours. This excludes the confidential employee identified as a confidential resource *Full definitions can be found in Board of Regents Policy & Regulation: xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx/bor/policy/01-04.pdf WHAT THIS MEANS The rules of the University of Alaska Southeast apply at all affiliate locations such as: field stations, clinical and educational sites, and during all class related travel. If you experience or observe sexual or gender-based misconduct by any individual (student, employee, affiliate, unaffiliated or unfamiliar individual), we encourage you to report this to an instructor or internship coordinator. If you feel uncomfortable reporting misconduct to these individuals, there are additional contacts and resources listed in this document. You can contact as many or as few as you feel comfortable and necessary. UAS takes immediate, effective, and appropriate action to respond to reported acts of sexual harassment and sexual violence. As a University of Alaska student or employee, you have many rights related to Title IX regulations. These include, but are not limited to: You are entitled to a fair, impartial, and prompt investigation of your complaint. You have the right to be protected from further discrimination, both while the investigation is happening and after to assure that your academic environment is free of hostility. You have the right to alternative placement to minimize any disruption to your academic progress or work environment, and other interim measures. You have the right to identify witnesses who can attest to the alleged discriminatory behavior. You have the right to be notified of any updates or delays, and outcomes regarding the investigation and any pertinent sanctions. You have the right to appeal. You have the right to be protected from retaliation. Reporting sexual harassment/sexual violence will not impact your University of Alaska standing. You have the right to file civil or criminal complaints, outside of the processes of the institution. REPORTING OPTIONS
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Samples: Affiliation Agreement
