Title IX

Introduction & Statement of Committment

Hanover College Sexual Misconduct Policy

It is the policy of Hanover College to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the College's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. Hanover has designated Title IX Coordinators to coordinate Hanover's compliance with and response to inquiries concerning Title IX. A person may also file a complaint with the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights regarding an alleged violation of Title IX by visiting: the U.S. Department of Education's website or calling 1-800-421-3481.

The mission of Hanover College is to educate the whole person in a context that fosters the development of humane values. Hanover College expects that all members of the college community will conduct themselves in a responsible manner that shows respect for others and for the community at large. As a part of the larger community, Hanover College is subject to, abides by, and supports federal statutes, Indiana state statues and local ordinances regarding criminal conduct.

Hanover College is committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment conducive to the academic pursuit and healthy personal development of all students. It is the intent of the College to provide safety and support to victims of sexual misconduct. Reports of sexual misconduct will be taken seriously and incidents will be responded to appropriately and in a timely manner.

This policy strictly prohibits sexual misconduct by a student whether occurring on or off campus. Policy provisions for faculty and staff are contained in the employee handbooks. The College encourages individuals who believe they have been the victims of sexual misconduct to pursue on campus and criminal action against the alleged perpetrator

Title IX Professional Training

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Title	Description	File type
Professional Training Materials	Each year each individual involved in the Title IX hearing process must be trained. This includes the Coordinator, Deputy Coordinator, Hearing Board Members, Decision Maker, Investigator, and College Appointed Advisors.	.pdf
More about Cozen and O'Connor	Cozen O’Connor’s Institutional Response Group delivers holistic responses to institutions confronting sexual and gender-based harassment and violence, child abuse, safety and security issues, and other forms of misconduct. We represent colleges, universities, K-12 educational and other child-serving institutions, as well as corporations, hospitals, religious institutions, and not-for-profit organizations, in connection with policy, compliance, investigations, and governance issues	.pdf

Title IX Coordinators & Contact Information

If you have a complaint involving sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or sexual violence, or if you have questions about Hanover's policies or procedures in these areas, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Coordinator listed below.

Hanover’s designated Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators oversee Hanover’s compliance with Title IX, including coordinating the investigation of and response to sex discrimination complaints, responding to inquiries concerning Title IX, tracking incidents and trends involving sexual misconduct, coordinating equity in athletics compliance, publicizing Hanover’s policies and providing training on preventing sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual violence.

Title IX Coordinator

Casey Heckler

Brown Campus Center 214

812-866-6740

heckler@hanover.edu

Student on Student Complaints

Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Holly Sipe

Long Administration Building 102

812-866-7097

sipe@hanover.edu

Complaints regarding Employees