Furman University

Harassment and sexual misconduct policies

Campus Community (students, faculty, staff, visitors)			Students ONLY
Where can I find Furman's policies on harassment, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct?			Education and Prevention
What do I do if I've been harassed, discriminated against on the basis of my gender, or subjected to sexual misconduct?			Reduce Your Risk
How can I file a complaint?			Student Conduct Process and Procedures
What is Title IX?			Victim Support
Who are Furman University's Title IX Coordinators?  What do they do?			What Can Men Do?
What on and off-campus resources are available to me?			Frequently Asked Questions
What is Furman's Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention (SHARP) Committee?

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Where can I find Furman's policies on harassment, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct?

Students
Harassment
Sexual harassment
Sexual misconduct

Faculty
Harassment
Sexual harassment

Staff
Harassment
Sexual harassment

What do I do if I've been harassed, discriminated against on the basis of my gender or subjected to sexual misconduct?

You should bring your situation to the attention of the Title IX Coordinator or any of the Deputy Coordinators.

How can I file a complaint?

Complaints should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator of the survivor’s choice/preference and/or personal comfort level. The survivor may be a student, faculty, staff or visitor on campus.

You may also contact a coordinator to report discrimination based on violations of federal and state law or regulations, and University policy based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

What is Title IX?

Title IX refers to Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972, which amended the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and provides: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance***”. 20 USC 1681.

Title IX prohibits colleges such as Furman University from discrimination on the basis of sex in the provision of its educational and co-curricular programs. Title IX has received most attention in its application to college and high school athletics. However, it applies to all programs and services at federally funded colleges, with few exceptions.

Who are Furman University's Title IX Coordinators?  What do they do?

The University’s Title IX Coordinator is the Assistant Vice President for Human Resources. The Title IX Coordinator has responsibility for overseeing all Title IX compliance, including complaints of sexual misconduct.

All instances of harassment or sexual misconduct should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator or a Deputy Coordinator.

Title IX Coordinator
Pamela Barkett	Assistant Vice President for Human Resources		(864) 294-3730
Deputy Title IX Coordinators
Jason Cassidy	AVP & Dean of Students		(864) 294-2093
Idella Glenn	Director of Multicultural Affairs		(864) 294-3104
Paula Gabbert	Associate Academic Dean		(864) 294-2064
Elaine Baker	Associate Athletic Director/ Senior Woman Admin/Sports Medicine		(864) 294-2130

What on and off-campus resources are available to me?

Is there any place on campus where I can report concerns that maintains confidentiality?

Chaplain’s Office																			(864) 294-2133
Counseling Center (student's only)																			(864) 294-3031

What other resources are available on campus?

Housing & Residence Life			(864) 294-2092
Human Resources			(864) 294-2217
Sexual Assault Advocates:
1. Berkey, Jessica		Associate Director, Student Activities	(864) 294-2068
2. Boyd, Stephanie		Alcohol & Drug Education Coordinator	(864) 294-2292
3. Helms, Greer		Assistant Director, Residence Life	(864) 294-2345
4. Irwin, Kristin		Assistant Director, Career Services	(864) 294-2106
5. Johnson, Chermanda		Assistant Director, Residence Life	(864) 294-2955
6. Strobel, Marian		Faculty - History	(864) 294-3072
Student Health Services			(864) 294-2180
Student Life			(864) 294-2202
University Police Department			(864) 294-2111

What resources are available off campus?

Julie Valentine Center for Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Recovery								(864) 467-3633
Greenville City or County Police								911

What web resources are available?

The South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
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