Report a Possible Title IX Violation

WHY REPORT? 

• The incident has negatively affected your academics or employment
• You need someone to confide in or want to seek assistance and support, but you are not seeking action or do not want to name the respondent
• You want the university to pursue disciplinary action against the respondent
• You want a no contact directive to be put in place between you and the respondent

Reporting an incident informs the university of the incident, which allows the institution to provide support, resources, and accommodations to all parties impacted by the incident and does not necessarily result in the initiation of a grievance process

Any violation of this policy in any form should be reported immediately. Actual Knowledge is notice of sexual harassment or allegations of sexual harassment to the Title IX coordinator or any official of Northern State University who has authority to institute corrective measures on behalf of the university. Imputation of knowledge based solely on vicarious liability or constructive notice is insufficient to constitute actual knowledge.

All faculty and staff members are encouraged to be "responsible employees" and take the initial information from a victim. After any such incident is reported to a "responsible employee," that employee can contact any one of the following:

• Title IX Coordinator – Krista Bau, 605-626-3007, krista.bau@northern.edu, SC 222
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator – Susan Bostian, 605-626-2520, susan.bostian@northern.edu
• Dean of Students – Sean Blackburn, 605-626-3007, sean.blackburn@northern.edu
• NSU Campus Police Officer – Officer Paul, 605-380-8925, nsucampusofficer@northern.edu, SC 222
• Aberdeen Police Department – On campus dial 9-911, off campus dial 911

If you would like to talk with someone confidentially without making a report, please contact Counseling Services or Avera Student Health at 605-626-2371.