Important Message about Sexual Misconduct Reporting and Resources

Important Message about Sexual Misconduct Reporting and Resources

• October 13th, 2017
• in Messages from the President

Dear Faculty, Staff and Students:

Student well-being, safety and security are, and will remain, an absolute priority on our campus. To that end, each semester I share information about resources, reporting options and support available to those affected by sexual misconduct. In this instance, I would also like to affirm that The University of Alabama is keenly attuned to the national discussions surrounding Title IX, and continues to study the recent guidance from the U.S. Department of Education.

The University’s current Sexual Misconduct Policy (https://titleix.ua.edu/policies/sexual-misconduct-policy-2/) complies with the law and will be updated, if necessary, to comply with any future changes. Our processes and the employees who work on these issues are dedicated to the core principles of non-discrimination, supporting involved parties, fundamental fairness, and due process.

We always encourage the reporting of any type of sexual misconduct. A list of reporting options, including confidential options, is included on the UAct website (https://www.ua.edu/campuslife/uact/). Additionally, the University offers an array of services and other resources to any member of our campus community who is affected. Below is a brief list of some of the campus offices available to assist with issues associated with sexual misconduct. Detailed information about these and other entities and services is available on the University’s website (https://www.ua.edu/sams). Please review and understand these important resources and services.

Finally, I would also encourage the campus community to engage in ongoing efforts to combat sexual misconduct. One such effort is the SGA’s upcoming “It’s On Us” campaign, which is scheduled for next week. I hope you will find a way to participate.

Sincerely,
Stuart R. Bell

• UAPD: (205) 348-5454 or 1110 Jackson Avenue. https://police.ua.edu/
• Title IX Office: (205) 348-5496 or 107 Burke West. https://titleix.ua.edu/
• Women and Gender Resource Center: (205) 348-5040 or South Lawn Office Bldg. https://wgrc.sa.ua.edu/
• Counseling Center: (205) 348-3863 or South Lawn Office Bldg. https://counseling.sa.ua.edu/.
• In addition to information available on the UAct website, all confidential reporting options are in the Sexual Misconduct Policy at https://titleix.ua.edu/policies/sexual-misconduct-policy-2/.