title ix annual report
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OFFICE OF
INSTITUTIONAL EQUITY
TITLE IX ANNUAL REPORT
Jessica NorrisTitle IX Coordinator
2015-2016 Academic Year
MSU’s Title IX Program Annual Report is intended to inform the community of efforts over the past academic year to address relationship violence and sexual misconduct and to engage the campus community in building a culture of respect and caring. The report reflects the continued evolution of our Title IX program and the dramatic transition over the course of the 2015-2016 academic year resulting from changes in our organization structure with the creation of the Office of Institutional Equity and continued revisions to our policies and procedures to streamline our process. The report summarizes complaints addressed under MSU’s Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct Policy during the period of August 16, 2015 – August 15, 2016. Additionally, the report highlights MSU’s education and prevention, advocacy, support, and community engagement efforts.
Although we have made substantial progress in the timeliness of our investigation and adjudication processes, there is still more work to be done. As we head in to the 2016-2017 academic year, the Office of Institutional Equity has revised internal procedures and developed systems to increase the efficiency of OIE case management. For the 2016-2017 academic year, MSU has implemented revised Student Conduct Sanction and Appeal Procedures to streamline
the student conduct process. We will also continue to complete periodic staffing assessments to ensure that we have the resources in place to support the campus community.
Efforts will continue to expand education and engagement opportunities on this important topic. In August, MSU launched a new suite of online training programs for the Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct (RVSM) Policy. While all undergraduate students completed the same course this year, beginning in 2017, students will complete a different, shorter progression course each year to explore related topics at a deeper level. Also new this year is an online RVSM training program designed specifically for graduate students. Leveraging the past work of campus partners around the It’s On Us campaign, work is underway to expand the It’s On Us campaign university-wide. This will include the development of programs and events in partnership with a number of units and organizations on campus.
We will continue to offer opportunities for feedback and suggestions throughout the academic year as we continue to build a culture that is free from sexual harassment and sexual violence and upholds our Spartan values.
Message from the Title IX Coordinator
— Jessica NorrisTitle IX Coordinator
OIE IN SUMMARY
46,700 MSU STUDENTS
12,008 MSU EMPLOYEES
For the 2015-2016 academic year, OIE STAFF FACILITATED 37 IN-PERSON TRAINING PROGRAMS on MSU’s Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct Policy for employee and student groups on campus.
FOCUS GROUPS AND OFFICE HOURS HELD in spring semester 2016: 11
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completed the online relationship violence and sexual misconduct training during the 2015-2016 academic year.
completed the online relationship violence and sexual misconduct training during the 2015-2016 academic year.
RetaliationRelationship ViolenceMultiple ViolationsSexual AssaultSexual ExploitationSexual HarassmentStalking
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7 72 4 177 2 132 67
RVSM INCIDENTS INVESTIGATED/ NOT INVESTIGATED
RVSM INCIDENTS REPORTED BY TYPE
REASON RVSM INCIDENTSNOT INVESTIGATED
INCIDENTS REPORTEDBY LOCATION
INCIDENTS INVESTIGATED/NOT INVESTIGATED
REASON INCIDENTS NOT INVESTIGATED INCIDENTS REPORTED BY
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Total461
Total378
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NoInvestigation
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Non- Participation 289
On Campus218
FormalInvestigation66
Still Open17
Administrative Closure*12
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Does Not Meet Standard**27
No Jurisdiction50
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FORMAL RVSM INVESTIGATION OUTCOMES
2 2 0 8 13 3 =280 2 1 19 11 5 =38
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RVSM INCIDENTS INVESTIGATED/ NOT INVESTIGATED
RVSM INCIDENTS REPORTED BY TYPE
REASON RVSM INCIDENTSNOT INVESTIGATED
INCIDENTS REPORTEDBY LOCATION
INCIDENTS INVESTIGATED/NOT INVESTIGATED
REASON INCIDENTS NOT INVESTIGATED INCIDENTS REPORTED BY
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Total378
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RVSM INCIDENTS INVESTIGATED/ NOT INVESTIGATED
RVSM INCIDENTS REPORTED BY TYPE
REASON RVSM INCIDENTSNOT INVESTIGATED
INCIDENTS REPORTEDBY LOCATION
INCIDENTS INVESTIGATED/NOT INVESTIGATED
REASON INCIDENTS NOT INVESTIGATED INCIDENTS REPORTED BY
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FORMAL RVSM INVESTIGATION OUTCOMES
2 2 0 8 13 3 =280 2 1 19 11 5 =38
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OIE RVSM Investigations
12 STAFF (including one fall 2016 hire)
7 INVESTIGATORS Fall 2016
3 INVESTIGATORS Fall 2015
* Administrative closure – Issue resolved through other administrative processes
COMPARISON of total cases:
** Does not meet standard – Claim does not meet the standards outlined in policy
AY 2014-2015:
201 AY 2015-2016:
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0
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RVSM INCIDENTS INVESTIGATED/ NOT INVESTIGATED
RVSM INCIDENTS REPORTED BY TYPE
REASON RVSM INCIDENTSNOT INVESTIGATED
INCIDENTS REPORTEDBY LOCATION
INCIDENTS INVESTIGATED/NOT INVESTIGATED
REASON INCIDENTS NOT INVESTIGATED INCIDENTS REPORTED BY
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Total461
Total378
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NoInvestigation
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FormalInvestigation66
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Administrative Closure*12
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FORMAL RVSM INVESTIGATION OUTCOMES
2 2 0 8 13 3 =280 2 1 19 11 5 =38
NO VIOLATIONVIOLATION
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Average TIME to
COMPLETE INVESTIGATIONS153 days (2014-2015)
8/16/15 – 3/21/16 (Prior to new model): 104 days
3/22/16 – 8/15/16 (Current model): 78 days*
Average TIME to complete
STUDENT CONDUCT PROCESS:
8/16/14 – 8/16/15: 88 days
8/16/15 – 8/15/16: 57 days
*Includes cases where timeline was extended for good cause.
Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence Prevention Program (SARV)
TYPE STUDENT EMPLOYEE FACULTY NOT AFFILIATED
STUDENT PROBATION
STUDENT SUSPENSION
STUDENT SUSPENSION
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STUDENT DISMISSAL
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EMPLOYEE TERMINATION
FACULTY DISCIPLINE
FACULTY TERMINATION OTHER***
Relationship Violence 1
Sexual Assault 1** 6 3 5
Sexual Harassment 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1
Stalking 1 2 1 1
TOTALS 4 9 4 6 2 2 2 1 1 31
SANCTION OUTCOMES FOR RVSM VIOLATIONS (CLOSED CASES)*
RetaliationRelationship ViolenceMultiple ViolationsSexual AssaultSexual ExploitationSexual HarassmentStalking
0
50
100
150
200
7 72 4 177 2 132 67
RVSM INCIDENTS INVESTIGATED/ NOT INVESTIGATED
RVSM INCIDENTS REPORTED BY TYPE
REASON RVSM INCIDENTSNOT INVESTIGATED
INCIDENTS REPORTEDBY LOCATION
INCIDENTS INVESTIGATED/NOT INVESTIGATED
REASON INCIDENTS NOT INVESTIGATED INCIDENTS REPORTED BY
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Total461
Total378
Total461
NoInvestigation
378
Non- Participation 289
On Campus218
FormalInvestigation66
Still Open17
Administrative Closure*12
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No Jurisdiction50
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FORMAL RVSM INVESTIGATION OUTCOMES
2 2 0 8 13 3 =280 2 1 19 11 5 =38
NO VIOLATIONVIOLATION
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MSU TITLE IX PARTNERS IN SUMMARY
8 CLIENTS SERVED DURING VOCA GRANT (FY 10/1/15 – 6/30/16):
Sexual Assault Program
STAFF ( including one vacant position currently posted) – Fall 2016 Fall 2015: 4 staff
Self Care workshops, weekly winter and summer semester
SERVED
426 clients
PROVIDED MEDICAL ADVOCACY for 92 survivors at Sparrow hospital SANE exams
PROVIDED CRISIS INTERVENTION on
129 Hotline calls
Provided Individual Counseling Services to
165 students totaling
1,241 therapy sessions
PROGRAMS:
Offered: Seeking Safety Group & Soul Speak Group fall and winter semester
Healing Through Movement Workshops for survivors (yoga, pilates, and kickboxing) summer semester
1 GRADUATE ASSISTANT
1 STAFF
PROGRAMS:
54 PEER EDUCATORS
SARV Workshop for all incoming freshman and transfer students,
6,121 attended.
Greeks Take the Lead Program in spring 2016 - facilitated 31
WORKSHOPS WITH INDIVIDUAL FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES WITH OVER 900 PARTICIPANTS.
Prevention program for International students in fall 2015
289 STUDENTS ATTENDED.
Prevention Program for LGBTQ students 87 STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE. Attendance more than doubled from 2011-2015.
Launched:
*Excludes cases where disciplinary proceedings are in-process. | **Attempted groping. | ***Respondent not affiliated with MSU. Addressed through other administrative processes. ****Student suspension deferred is a suspension that has been deferred pending completion of other disciplinary sanctions.
TYPE STUDENT EMPLOYEE FACULTY NOT AFFILIATED
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STUDENT SUSPENSION
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STUDENT DISMISSAL
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Relationship Violence 1
Sexual Assault 1** 6 3 5
Sexual Harassment 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1
Stalking 1 2 1 1
TOTALS 4 9 4 6 2 2 2 1 1 31
MSU Police
MSU Safe Place
PROGRAMS:
SVU provides training and outreach to students, faculty/staff, campus partners and community partners in areas such as mandatory reporting, bystander intervention, and participates in law enforcement panels for training and
town hall meetings. SVU ALSO ASSISTS OTHER AREA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN COLLABORATED INVESTIGATIONS AND RESOURCES.
10 SWORN OFFICERS AND SUPERVISORS specially trained to respond to cases that fall under the Special Victims Unit (SVU): sex crimes, relationship violence, stalking, child abuse, vulnerable adult abuse, and bias crimes.
3 OTHER
3 FTE PAID STAFF
12 VOLUNTEERS
12 INTERNS
CLIENTS:
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SHELTERED 4922 ADULTS
27 CHILDREN
SUPPORT SERVICES
for those not in shelter 10118,953 TRAINED by our outreach and training efforts
PROGRAMS: 89Resource
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