Sexual Misconduct, Discrimination, and Harassment
Sexual misconduct, discrimination, and harassment comprises a broad range of behaviors focused on sex and/or gender that may or may not be sexual in nature. The University prohibits discrimination based on sex or gender, which includes discrimination and harassment on the basis of pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and all forms of sexual harassment, including sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking.
The Office of Student Affairs is charged with oversight responsibilities and investigation of sex discrimination and sexual harassment as defined by this policy and in compliance with applicable federal laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (as reauthorized), and applicable Oklahoma laws.
In addition, the Office of Student Affairs is charged with investigating sexual misconduct that constitutes Workplace Harassment, Employee Sexual Misconduct, and Prohibited Conduct under the Rogers State University Division of Student Affairs Student Code of Responsibilities and Conduct (the “Student Code”). The Office of Student Affairs is also responsible for investigations of conduct in violation of the Consensual Sexual Relationships Policy.
Anti-Retaliation/Anti-Intimidation Policy:
RSU strictly prohibits retaliation against and intimidation of any person because of his or her reporting of an incident of gender-based misconduct or involvement in RSU’s response. RSU will take strong disciplinary action in response to any retaliation or intimidation. RSU will pursue such discipline through the applicable student conduct policy or other disciplinary process and follow the applicable time frames within such policies or processes.
Rogers State University utilizes ATIXA for our training of Title IX staff.