Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S. Code

§ 1681) mandates that 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 educational program or activity receiving federal financial

assistance.

Sex/Gender discrimination violates an individual’s fundamental

rights and personal dignity. AUM considers sex/gender

discrimination in any of its forms to be a serious offense.

What Is Title IX?

What Is Covered Under Title IX?

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of

1972, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section

504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal, state,

and local laws, Auburn University at Montgomery does not

discriminate against students on the basis of race, color, sex

(which includes sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender

expression), religion, national origin, age, veteran status,

genetic information, or disability in admission or application to

financial aid programs, educational programs or activities, or

employment processes.

AUM Statement On Non-Discrimination

Bullying/Cyber-bullying

Criminal Activities

Discrimination

Gender Discrimination

Gender Inequity

Harassment

Sexual Harassment

What Types Of Incidents Are

Covered Under Title IX

Sexual Assault

Sexual Misconduct

Stalking

Rape

Retaliation

Relationship Violence

Threats of Violence

Other Violations

The situations listed below are examples of incidents that

should be reported. This list is not intended to be an

exhaustive list.

Affirmative consent is a knowing, voluntary, and

mutual agreement among all participants to engage

in sexual activity.

Consent to any sexual act or prior consensual

sexual activity between or with any party does not

constitute consent to any other sexual act.

Consent may be initially given but can be

withdrawn at any time.

Consent cannot be given when a person is

incapacitated caused by a lack of consciousness

or being asleep, intoxication, physically or mentally

incapable, or if an individual otherwise cannot

consent.

Let’s Talk About Consent

Consent Is Simple

View the Tea Consent (Clean) video produced by Blue Seat Studios

available on YouTube and share the video with at least one other person

who may not otherwise see it.

Title IX extends protection to students in all educational

programs or activities – whether on campus or off campus.

• Athletes at away games

• Students attending academic or social events at other colleges and

universities

• Events hosted by SGA, Fraternities and Sororities, or other Clubs

and Organizations

• Students studying abroad

• Students placed in internships or clinicals at area schools, hospitals,

or other businesses

What If It Happened Off Campus?

How Do I Report?

AUM Title IX Coordinator

or Deputies

AUM Officials

AUM Police Department

Office of Accountability and

Advocacy

Office of Human Resources

and Affirmative Action

See Something, Say Something

See Something Say Something

• When you report a Title IX violation to an employee of the University, the

employee is required to notify the Title IX Coordinator. If a student requests that

his or her name not be used, all reasonable steps will be taken to respond and

investigate consistent with the request, so long as doing so does not prevent the

school from responding effectively and preventing the harassment of other

students or the complainant. This does limit the University’s ability to respond.

• If you would like to report an incident or speak to someone about something that

happened and want details of the incident be kept confidential, you should speak

with staff members in the AUM Student Counseling Services or AUM Student

Health Services. It is important to note that while information reported to a

licensed counselor or health provider is confidential, the provider does have a

duty to warn others of any potential danger that may place a student, another

individual, or the campus community at risk of being harmed. AUM counselors

are available to help students free of charge and can be seen on an emergency

basis.

Will My Report Remain

Confidential?

• Take immediate and appropriate steps to

investigate.

• Take prompt and effective action to:

Stop the harassment.

Remedy the effects.

Prevent the Recurrence.

AUM’s Responsibility

Once a complaint is filed, a preliminary

investigation will be conducted by the Title IX

Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator,

along with at least one other Deputy Title IX

Coordinator in a manner that is adequate,

reliable, and impartial.

This preliminary investigation may include

taking initial statements, collecting evidence

and information, interviewing witnesses,

providing support and accommodations,

making determinations, delivering final

outcomes and providing follow-up.

Next Step: Investigation

Prompt Reporting is Critical

In all procedures involving allegations of

violations of the Title IX Policy and

Grievance Procedures, the standard of

proof shall be “preponderance of the

evidence.”

A preponderance of the evidence means

that the information shows that it is “more

likely than not” that the accused violated

this Policy.

Next Step: Evaluation of Evidence

At the conclusion of the investigation, a report summary of findings and outcomes will

be provided to the person who filed the written complaint as well as the person whose

behavior is being investigated.

There are three potential outcomes that could occur:

1. Finding of “No Violation” of the University’s Policy Regarding Prohibited

Discrimination and Harassment

2. Finding of “Inappropriate Behavior Not Rising to the Level of a Violation”. Such

inappropriate behavior may merit discipline, ongoing monitoring, coaching, or

other appropriate action.

3. Finding of “Violation”. If there is a determination that the behavior did violate the

policy, a recommendation will be made to the appropriate University official for

implementation of disciplinary action against the violator.

Next Step: Resolution

What Will AUM Do To

Help Students?

Academic Schedules: Any student who has been affected by

sexual misconduct who wishes to change his/her classroom or

academic situation may discuss various options. Options include

total University withdrawal, discrete course withdrawal, the ability

to retake a class, tutoring or change of section.

Campus Room or Apartment: Any student who has been

affected by sexual misconduct has the option of changing

his/her on-campus housing assignment if alternate housing is

reasonably available. If not, other options can be considered.

Interim Protective Measures: The University may take interim

steps for the complainant as necessary before the final outcome

of an investigation. Measures include, but are not limited to, no

contact agreements, no trespass orders, interim suspension,

and temporary removal from University housing may be taken if

deemed appropriate.

• Auburn University at Montgomery strictly prohibits

retaliation against any person for using this

reporting procedure, or for filing, testifying, assisting,

or participating in any investigation or proceeding

involving allegations of sex/gender discrimination.

• Retaliation includes intimidation, threats,

harassment and any other adverse action

threatened or taken against any complainant or third

party because of the complaint or participation in the

investigation.

• Any person who violates this policy will be subject to

discipline, up to and including termination, if the

individual is an employee or expulsion if the person

is a student.

Retaliation

Title IX demands a “prompt and equitable resolution” of complaints. This

includes:

• The right to the same access to information about the process and in the

process for both parties.

• The right to the same opportunities to call witnesses and have support

persons through the process.

• The right to a determination based on a “preponderance of the evidence.”

• The right to receive the same notification of the outcome of the process.

• The same appeal rights of the outcome.

Rights Of

Complainants & Respondents

All members of the AUM community are responsible for contributing to a safe and

welcoming environment. If you see something, say something.

• Remember that no one has the right to exert power or force over someone.

• Be honest and direct whenever possible.

• Speak up when you hear threatening language.

• Hold people accountable for their actions.

• Respectfully challenge comments that are inappropriate.

• Recruit help if necessary.

• Make your safety a priority and if things get out of hand or become too serious,

contact campus police at 334-244-3424.

Upstander Intervention

• If you have limits, make them known as early as possible.

• Tell a sexual aggressor “NO” clearly and firmly.

• Try to remove yourself from the physical presence of a sexual aggressor.

• Find someone nearby and ask for help.

• Take affirmative responsibility for your alcohol intake or drug use and

acknowledge that alcohol and drugs lower your sexual inhibitions and may

make you vulnerable to someone who views a drunk or high person as a

sexual opportunity.

• Take care of your friends and ask that they take care of you. A real friend

will challenge you if you are about to make a mistake. Respect them when

they do.

Strategies for Creating Safe

Environments

• Clearly communicate your intentions to your sexual partner and give them a

chance to clearly relate their intentions to you.

• Understand and respect personal boundaries.

• DON’T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS about consent; about someone’s availability;

about whether they are attracted to you; about how far you can go or about

whether they are physically and/or mentally able to consent.

• Never take advantage of someone who is intoxicated or under the influence

of a substance. If there are any questions or ambiguity, then you DO NOT

have consent.

• Do not accept a drink from someone you don’t know or leave your drink

unattended.

Strategies for Creating Safe

Environments

• Mixed messages from your partner are a clear indication that you should

stop, defuse any sexual tension and communicate better.

• Realize that your potential partner could be intimidated by you, or fearful.

You may have a power advantage simply because of your gender or size.

Don’t abuse that power.

• Understand that consent to some form of sexual behavior does not

automatically imply consent to any other forms of sexual behavior.

• Silence and passivity cannot be interpreted as an indication of consent.

Read your potential partner carefully, paying attention to verbal and non-

verbal communication and body language.

Strategies for Creating Safe

Environments

Campus Resources

AUM offers several resources for students impacted by sex/gender

discrimination and harassment.

Report an Emergency Campus Police: 334-244-3424

Report a rape or sexual assault Campus Police: 334-244-3424

Report racial discrimination or harassment Human Resources: 334-244-3639

Report sex/gender discrimination or harassment Title IX Coordinator: 334-244-3755

Reach a counselor or a therapist Counseling Services: 334-244-3469

Report a student accident or injury Campus Police: 334-244-3424

Report a campus threat Campus Police: 334-244-3424

Report a crime that occurred on campus Campus Police: 334-244-3424

Report a concern related to an employee Human Resources: 334-244-3639

Report a concern related to an international student Global Initiatives: 334-244-3224

Kenneth Jones, Senior Public Safety Technician & Deputy Title IX Coordinator

(334) 244-3487

Email: kjone108@aum.edu

Dr. Janice Lyn, VC of Student Affairs & Deputy Title IX Coordinator

(334) 244-3028

Email: jlyn@aum.edu

Dr. Glen Ray, Professor & Deputy Title IX Coordinator

(334) 244-3690

Email: gray@aum.edu

Brad Robbins, Career Development Center Director & Deputy Title IX Coordinator

(334) 244-3345

Email: brobbin2@aum.edu

Title IX Team

Jessie Rosa, Director of Athletics & Deputy Title IX Coordinator

(334) 244-3540

Email: jrosa@aum.edu

Dr. Nicole Thompson, Assistant VC for Student Affairs & Deputy Title IX Coordinator

(334) 244-3106

Email: cthomp23@aum.edu

Twyla Williams, HR Officer & Deputy Title IX Coordinator

(334) 244-3657

Email: twill128@aum.edu

Title IX Team

Title IX Team

Leslie Meadows

AUM Title IX Coordinator

Taylor Center 151

244-3755

lmeadows@aum.edu

Assignment: Visit the It’s On Us website at itsonus.org and read about

the mission and view the videos. Based on what you have learned about

Title IX in this training session, what do you pledge to do to end sexual

assault at AUM?