Northwest Missouri State University is committed to providing a safe learning, living, and working environment. Students and employees are empowered and encouraged to report incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation to facilitate support services, a remedy or action, and prevention of recurrence. Support services include assistance with interim measures, action options, referrals to counseling and medical providers, and university police. Students and employees can use the red report button to provide information about an incident, including the option of reporting anonymously, or contact the Northwest Title IX Coordinator at 660.562.1873.
Any allegation of sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking can be made to the Title IX Coordinator, who is responsible for overall compliance with Title IX regulations and procedures for the entire Northwest community.
Dr. Stephanie Krauth
Phone: 660.562.1873
Email: skrauth@bagmakerblog.com
Krista Barcus
Assistant Vice President of Human Resources
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive, AD 125
Maryville, MO 64468
Phone: 660.562.1128
Email: kbarcus@bagmakerblog.com
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in education. It reads:
“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.”
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; 34 C.F.R. Part 106. Sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking).
Northwest Missouri State University has the responsibility to remedy Title IX reports and prevent recurrence. All incident reports and records are private.
All members of the Northwest community who believe that they have been the victim of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking, or know someone who may have been the victim, are encouraged to bring the incident to the attention of the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator.
Impacted parties have the right to:
Impacted parties may take advantage of support assistance without filing an incident report. Options and resources available on campus and in the local community will be provided by the Title IX Coordinator, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, or UPD. Security measures, counseling, and other forms of safety assistance are available.
All Northwest Missouri State University faculty and staff are “responsible employees” who have an obligation to report incidents of Title IX sexual harassment to the Title IX Coordinator.
Bystander intervention identifies an approach for taking action when you see an unjust or risky situation. Bystander intervention is a part of our Northwest values. Make a difference! Stand-up for a situation that isn't right.
Intervening can include:
Bystander Intervention action could include any one of the 3-Ds:
Demonstrating Bystander Intervention does NOT mean that you should risk your personal safety. Use the 3-D approach that is comfortable for you.
IT CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE; sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking are real issues experienced by many college students, including your friends! About 1 in 5 women and 1 in 15 men will survive sexual assault during their time at college.
PAY ATTENTION to the warning signs of violence or someone being taken advantage of.
DON’T BRUSH IT OFF; if something or someone makes you uncomfortable, say or do something.
WATCH OUT FOR EACH OTHER; if you see someone who looks like they're in trouble, ask if they're ok.
SPEAK UP if you see something offensive or abusive. If you hear victim blaming or jokes that degrade other people, don't laugh. Say you don't think it's funny to hurt others. Encourage respect.
Your student’s safety is of the utmost concern for everyone at Northwest Missouri State University. Everyone is entitled to a safe living and learning environment. All allegations of a Title IX violation will be reviewed and addressed by the Northwest Title IX Coordinator within the framework of the Department of Education’s Title IX regulations. Any questions about the Title IX process should be directed to titleix@bagmakerblog.com
