• The primary purpose of the report is to be able to serve the complainant in the best capacity possible by allowing trained employees to offer support, accommodations, resources, and referrals.  Reporting to the Title IX Office does not automatically activate a complaint process or obligate the complainant to participate in any process.
• CSB and/or SJU have a legal obligation to respond in a timely and appropriate manner.
• In most cases, any decisions about how to move forward with a formal complaint will be up to the complainant. There are instances where the institutions determine they must move forward without the complainant’s participation. For example, if the safety of other members of the community is at risk, CSB and/or SJU have a responsibility to act in pursuit of the overall safety of the community.

Only specifically designated employees in the Well-Being Center are considered confidential resources and therefore are not required to report.

Members of the monastic community who hold positions within the College/University or serve a role within the institutions are required reporters.  The only exception is for a priest providing the sacrament of confession in their official ministerial role.  In this case, the information shared with the clergy member is protected by the seal of confession.

In general, students are not required reporters under Clery, Title IX or VAWA.  Some students, who serve in positions with significant responsibility for student and campus activities, such as RAs, are required reporters. If a student hears of an incident of sexual misconduct while in their role as an employee of CSB and SJU, the student would be required to report the information to the Title IX office.

Yes, a student can file a report using the online reporting system without filling in their name.  Please be aware that we will be limited in the follow-up and response that can be done without being able to identify the reporting party.

CSB and SJU strongly encourage students to report instances of Sexual Misconduct. Therefore, any student who makes a good faith report about Sexual Misconduct and/or who participates in a Complaint Resolution Process will not be disciplined by CSB or SJU for any violation of the institutions' drug, alcohol, or open house policies in which they might have engaged in connection with the reported incident, except as outlined in the Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Policy, Section VIII.H. Waiver of Drug, Alcohol or Open House Policy Violations. CSB or SJU may still require the individual to participate in educational or restorative action. In addition, a waiver may not be extended in instances where the conduct constituting a violation of the Institutions’ drug, alcohol, or open house policies causes harm to any individuals or where the conduct constitutes a felony crime. In such cases, the Institutions may still pursue disciplinary action for the alleged violation of the Institutions’ drug, alcohol, or open house policies.

No, the decision to report to law enforcement will be left up to the victim.  The only exceptions would be for cases involving abuse of minors or for victims who are at risk of harming themselves or someone else.

Yes, the same sexual misconduct policy and procedure applies to all students, staff, and faculty at CSB and SJU.

There would be limited actions that the institutions could take if the perpetrator is not an active member of the CSB or SJU community.  You would still want to report the information to the Title IX Coordinator so that they can offer the victim on and off campus support and resources. 

If a non-member of the CSB or SJU community is harmed by a member of the CSB or SJU community, they are able to make a report to the Title IX Coordinator and participate in the complaint process.

Your responsibility and roles remain the same. If the student does not disclose their friend’s name, encourage that student to give their friend information on the support and resources available to them.   Encourage them to have their friend contact the Title IX Office at 320-363-5943 to talk about their options for reporting, support, and resources.  Reporting to the Title IX Office does not automatically activate a complaint process or obligate the complainant to participate in the complaint process.

Since the primary reasons for reporting are to offer appropriate resources to the student and to help guide you on how to handle the situation, it does not matter where the student lives or where the incident happened.

If a student is bringing up abuse that they have experienced in the past, they may be in need of resources or there may be other policies (such as the Child Protection Policy) that might apply.  We encourage students who experience sexual misconduct to begin the complaint process as soon as possible following an alleged incident.  We also understand that delayed reporting is very normal when an individual experiences abuse or assault.  If a complaint is brought forward more than three (3) calendar years after an alleged incident, the Title IX Coordinator(s) or their designee(s), in their discretion, may decline to process a complaint under the sexual misconduct policy, but reserve the right to take other administrative action as appropriate, depending on the specific circumstances of the complaint. Complaints brought forward more than three (3) calendar years after the alleged incident will generally be addressed under the sexual misconduct procedures if the complaint involves a party who is still a member of our community.

Title IX Office: 320-363-5943

They have the right to not fully disclose. Share with them that you are obligated to report the information you do have and explain why (see What Is the Primary Purpose of the Report above).  Encourage them to seek confidential support.

You are not required to report rumors or talk; however, there are suggestions on how to handle these situations found here:

• Project EMBRACE Faculty Resources