17 |STEVENS ANNUAL SECURITY AND FIRE SAFETY REPORT An overview of the University’s policies, procedures, and resources, as of August 14, 2020, appear below. The Title IX Policy applies to all students, faculty, and staff at Stevens, as well as third parties (visitors, volunteers, contractors, and others who spend time on campus or who participate in the University’s Education Program or Activities). It applies to Title IX Misconduct that occurs in the United States and within the University’s Education Program and Activities. Gender-based and sexual misconduct, including Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking, that occurs outside of the United States or outside of the University’s Education Program or Activities are addressed in Stevens’ Student Code of Conduct, found here, for student Respondents and the Policy on Discrimination, Harassment and Bias Incident, found in the University Policy Library, for student and employee Respondents. Definitions of Title IX Misconduct and Related Terms The definitions of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and consent from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program and the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and New Jersey state law appear in Appendices B and C, respectively. The definition of Title IX Misconduct and related terms as used in the Stevens Title IX policy appear in Appendix D. Responding to Title IX Misconduct Stevens treats allegations of sexual misconduct very seriously and has procedures in place to assist persons affected by sexual misconduct in obtaining medical treatment, counseling, and police assistance. Stevens will review and respond to reports of Title IX misconduct, if such misconduct occurred in connection with the University’s Education Program and Activities through the Title IX Policy. Consistent with its disciplinary authority over and relationship to the Respondent, Stevens will take action to remedy the misconduct and provide reasonably available and appropriate Supportive Measures to the Complainant. Various forms of accommodations may be made to protect students who have been subject to sexual misconduct including changes in housing, “no contact” orders, and other types of residential and academic assistance. Where Stevens does not have disciplinary authority over the Respondent, Stevens will assist the Complainant in identifying external reporting options. While Stevens’ ability to take action against a person who is neither a student nor an employee may be limited, responsive actions or sanctions will be considered and, if appropriate, imposed on such person (e.g., ban from campus, notifying the Respondent’s employer of the misconduct). In addition, where appropriate, Stevens will take steps to prevent the recurrence of any Title IX Misconduct and to correct the effects on the Complainant and others. Reporting Title IX Misconduct Individuals who have been affected by Title IX misconduct have several reporting options, including the option to notify campus or other law enforcement authorities. Stevens staff will assist any individual in notifying law enforcement authorities if the individual wishes. The individual may also decline to notify law enforcement if they choose. The safety and well-being of individuals are of paramount importance. Stevens strongly encourages individuals who have been affected by sexual misconduct to contact trained professionals for emotional support, medical services, and advocacy with reporting and/or the criminal justice system. Stevens works closely with the Hudson County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART). SART can be contacted through Hudson Speaks at 201-795-5757.
