Formally submit information about Title IX allegations on the Sexual Violence Reporting Form.

All forms of sexual violence should be reported to the University, no matter the severity. Oklahoma State University’s primary concern is safety.  The University encourages those impacted by sexual violence to talk to someone about what happened so they can receive support and the University can respond appropriately. When an incident of sexual violence is reported to any employee, the employee is strongly encouraged, if not required, to report the incident. 

 

University’s employees obligation in reporting

Confidential reporter

Confidential service options provide students and employees with the ability to confidentially share and discuss an incident of sexual violence without the reporting party’s information being shared with the University. While these individuals are not required to report to the University, they may have reporting or other obligations under state law, such as mandatory reporting to law enforcement in cases involving minors, imminent harm to self or others, or requirements to testify if subpoenaed in a criminal case.

• Professional Counselors – Professional and licensed counselors who provide mental-health counseling (including those who act in that role under the supervision of a licensed counselor) are not required to report any information. Included in this category are counselors at the University Counseling Center, Psychological Services Clinic and those provided by the Employee Assistance Plan.
• OSU Victim Advocates – A Victim Advocate is not required to report any information about an incident to the Title IX Coordinator or the Deputy Title IX Coordinator unless the victim provides permission. However, the Victim Advocate will report incidents, without personally identifiable information, to the OSU Police for the purpose of compliance with the Clery Act.
• University Health Providers – University Health service providers are a confidential service option.

 

All employees

When an incident of sexual violence is reported to any employee, the employee is strongly encouraged, if not required, to report the incident to the Title IX Coordinator or the Deputy Title IX Coordinator.

Those required to report:

• Campus Security Authorities – In compliance with the Clery Act, some employees are identified as a Campus Security Authority (“CSA”). CSAs are identified through the Clery Act and outlined in the University’s Annual Safety Report, available on the University’s website. These individuals are required to report instances of sexual violence, along with other misconduct, to OSU Police for statistical purposes. CSAs must report all relevant details about the allegations shared by the victim, including names, date, time, and specific location of the alleged incident to the OSU Police and to the Title IX Coordinator or the Deputy Title IX Coordinator.
• Responsible Employees – Responsible Employees are those who are mandated to report to the Title IX Coordinator or the Deputy Title IX Coordinator when they become aware of an incident of sexual violence. University employees in a supervisory role over employees or students are considered Responsible Employees.  Employees with supervisory authority include, but are not limited to: unit heads, academic administrators, faculty members engaged in supervising student workers, intercollegiate athletic administrators and coaching staff members. Responsible Employees who become aware of developing situations, or who desire assistance in appropriately responding to such situations, may seek assistance from the Title IX Coordinator or the Deputy Title IX Coordinator. Failure by a Responsible Employee to promptly report or seek assistance regarding sexual violence may result in corrective action.

 

Faculty and staff complaint process

If an OSU employee believes that they have been the victim of discrimination, discriminatory harassment, or has information about discrimination/harassment in the university community, they may promptly report, without fear of reprisal, the facts of the incident and the name(s) of the individual(s) involved to the Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity, located in 408 General Academic Building, or at 405-744-7773.  This report initiates a complaint. 

Please refer to OSU’s Interim Title IX – Sexual Misconduct Policy for more detailed information.