Title IX Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking

Equal Opportunity is on a mission to create an environment where all people are treated with dignity and respect and have an equal opportunity to learn and work at Iowa State University, free from discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct.

Responsible employees generally include all employees (including student employees) of the university, including all individuals who serve students in an advisory capacity. Responsible Employees are responsible for reporting all information brought to their attention regarding incidents of Prohibited Title IX Sexual Harassment as well as discrimination and harassment based on protected class. Responsible Employees include:

All instructors, including full-time professors, adjuncts, lecturers, adjunct instructors, and any others who offer classroom instruction or office hours to students;
All advisors;
All coaches, trainers, and other athletic staff that interact directly with students;
All student affairs administrators;
All residential hall staff;
All supervisors and university officials; and
All employees who work in offices that interface with students.

Title IX Policy

Responsible Employees are responsible for promptly reporting all information they learn concerning Prohibited Title IX Sexual Harassment. This includes:

Sexual harassment
Sexual assault
Dating violence
Domestic violence
Stalking
Full Policy

Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy

Responsible Employees are responsible for reporting all information they learn of potential discrimination or harassment on the basis of protected status, including:

age
color
creed
disability
gender identity
genetic information
national origin
pregnancy
race
religion
sex
sexual orientation
protected U.S. veteran status
Full Policy

What needs to be reported?

Information of potential Title IX, harassment and/or discrimination on the basis of protected class needs to be reported to the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) via email at eooffice@iastate.edu. Information to report to OEO includes:

the name/s of the individuals affected
the name/s of the alleged perpetrators
the names of potential witnesses
the date, time and location of the incident
details about what occurred and any other relevant details

Why report to OEO?

To ensure that impacted parties are informed of available support, resources, and available complaint processes
To allow the university to respond appropriately

What happens when OEO receives a report

OEO sends the impacted party an email providing resources, options, and support.
Reporting to OEO does not trigger a formal complaint or investigation. It only initiates an email outreach to the impacted party.

What to do if you know or suspect that someone has been harassed or discriminated against:

DO:

Report the information to the Office of Equal Opportunity at eooffice@iastate.edu
Share options for resources and support
Confidential resources include ACCESS, ISU Student Counseling Services, Thielen Student Health Center, and Student Legal Services
Campus confidential resources include Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success and Margaret Sloss Center for Women and Gender Equity

DO NOT:

discuss or share any information related to the incident with anyone other than those directly involved in handling the university’s response
promise individuals confidentiality or anonymity
withhold relevant information from the Office of Equal Opportunity

For More Information:

Office of Equal Opportunity

eooffice@iastate.edu

3410 Beardshear Hall

515-294-7612