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Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Harassment (Title IX) Policy
Bethel University is committed to maintaining a Christ-centered community free of sex discrimination in all of its forms, including sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, and sexual violence.
Bethel prohibits sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, and sex discrimination in all of its forms which includes sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. All community members must comply with Bethel’s policies on sexual misconduct and sexual harassment, whether on campus or off campus, when engaged in activities sponsored by Bethel, or otherwise related to Bethel or its business. Such activities include, but are not limited to classes, seminars, meetings, and other educational programs. In addition, visitors, volunteers, vendors, consultants, third parties, or any person that provides services to Bethel or may wish to associate with Bethel are required to comply with Bethel’s Sexual Misconduct Policy and Sexual Harassment (Title IX) Policy, where applicable.
All employees are required to report any instance of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment to Abby Woodley, Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Specialist. The only persons exempt from the reporting requirements are confidential resource persons. Confidential resources are listed below and include licensed counselors in the Counseling Center, ordained/licensed ministers in Christian Formation and Church Relations, and registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and doctors in Health Services. Bethel will take prompt corrective action against any sexual misconduct or sexual harassment by or against its community members.
If you believe that you have been subjected to sexual misconduct or sexual harassment in any of its forms, it is not necessary for you to initially decide which policy may apply to you. It is only necessary that you tell someone so that you can get help and so that you can understand the resources and options available to you both at Bethel and outside of Bethel.
OHE Sexual Assault Policy and Report
In accordance with Minnesota’s Sexual Harassment and Violence Policy Statute, Minn. Stat. §135A.15, all postsecondary institutions are required to annually report statistics on sexual assault to the Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE) as well as to their campus community. Data privacy laws require that data be suppressed and noted if the number of persons involved is fewer than 10 individuals. The Minnesota Office of Higher Education defines sexual assault as rape, fondling, and statutory rape. It is important to note that this Minnesota report uses different definitions than the federal Clery Act, so the data from the two reports may differ. The Office of Security and Safety has made these reports viewable on its website.
Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Harassment (Title IX) Training
Report sexual misconduct or sexual harassment
Contact information
24-Hour Emergency24-Hour Emergency On-Campus911
Office of Security and Safety
651.638.6000
Office location: HC103
Abby Woodley, Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Specialist
title-ix@bethel.edu
612.322.8908
If any changes are made in the persons holding these positions, current information will be available on Bethel’s website.
Confidential resources
Counseling ServicesOffice of Christian Formation and Church Relations651.635.8540
Health Services651.638.6372
Ramsey County651.638.6215
SOS Sexual Violence Services
651.266.1000
Training materials
As of Friday, August 14, 2020, 34 C.F.R. § 106.45(b)(10)(i)(D) requires an institution to make materials used to train Title IX Coordinators, investigators, decision-makers, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process publicly available on its website. We have included a link to the training materials from the Trauma Informed Training for First Responders, Confidential Resources, and Campus Security, Title IX Advanced Coordinator Training, Title IX/VAWA Investigator Training, Decision-Maker Training, and CCCU Title IX Training below.
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Advanced Title IX Coordinator Training
August 1, 2023
Title IX/VAWA Investigator Training
August 2, 2023