Reporting & Resources (including Confidential Support Options)

A Report can be made by any individual who has experienced sexual misconduct, who has been affected by sexual misconduct, or who has knowledge of sexual misconduct happening to or affecting someone else. After making a report, an individual may choose to file or request a formal complaint and/or pursue resolution under the Title IX Policy or the Sexual Misconduct Policy or, if applicable, an Informal Resolution involving the Respondent; or may choose to end involvement in the process.

A member of the University community who wishes to make an official report of sexual misconduct or gender-based violence may report the incident to the University through the following channels:

Direct Reporting

Title IX Coordinator: Molly Zlock, Title IX Coordinator, J.D. West Oaks Pavillion 202D, 2067 Campus Box Elon, NC 27244, (336) 278-5787; mzlock@elon.edu

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Student Life: Dr. Eleanor Finger, Assistant Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Campus Life, Moseley Center 221E, 2985 Campus Box Elon, NC 27244, (336) 278-7109; efinger3@elon.edu

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics: Ms. Faith Shearer, Associate Athletic Director and Senior Women’s Administrator, Alumni Field House 239-H, 2500 Campus Box, Elon, NC 27244, (336) 278-6790; fshearer@elon.edu

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for the Law School: Ms. Melissa Duncan, Associate Director of Student and Professional Life, Law School Room 107-M, 2005 Campus Box, Elon, NC 27244, (336) 278-9256; mduncan6@elon.edu

Investigator: Christopher Jamison, Investigation & Resolution Specialist, West Oaks Pavillion 202D, 2067 Campus Box Elon, NC 27244, (336) 278-6918; cjamison3@elon.edu
Investigator: Felicia Cenca, Investigation & Resolution Specialist, West Oaks Pavillion 202D, 2067 Campus Box Elon, NC 27244, (336) 278-6918; fcenca@elon.edu
Any of the following responsible employees, who will promptly report the incident to the University’s Title IX Coordinator:
- Elon’s Senior Staff
- Academic & Student Life Deans
- Human Resources staff
- Supervisors
- Campus Safety and Police
- Residence Life staff, including student staff (e.g. Resident Assistants and Apartment Managers)
- Office of Student Conduct staff
- Athletic Department staff, including coaching staff
In the event that an incident involves alleged misconduct by the Title IX Coordinator, or other Title IX staff, reports should be made directly to the Associate Vice-President for Human Resources. (336) 278-5562

Online Reporting

Any individual can make an online report of a violation of this Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Policy. An individual may report the incident without disclosing their name, identifying a Complainant or a Respondent, or requesting any action. Elon will attempt to investigate such Reports but depending on the extent of information available about the incident or the individuals involved, Elon’s ability to investigate and respond to an anonymous report may be limited.

Law Enforcement Reporting Options

Legal charges may be filed with Elon University Campus Safety and Police (who will also report to the Title IX Coordinator) or the Town of Elon Police Department (or other department) depending on the jurisdiction in which the crime was committed. For more information on how to report a sexual misconduct violation to law enforcement, visit Campus Safety & Police.

Confidential Options for Reporting (On & Off-Campus)

Elon University has trained on-campus counselors with whom a student may discuss an alleged violation of this policy without the information being reported to the Title IX Coordinator and who can provide an immediate confidential response in a crisis situation. Those persons designated as confidential resources under Title IX are:

Safeline, (336) 278-3333 (anytime)
The Coordinator for Violence Response, (336) 278-5009
Counseling Services, R.N. Ellington Center for Health and Wellness, (336) 278-7280
Health Services, R.N. Ellington Center for Health and Wellness, (336) 278-7230
Members of the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life staff who are ordained and acting in their role as a clergy-counselor within their respective faith tradition.

The following off-campus resources are also available:

CrossRoads Sexual Assault Response and Resource Center - 336-228-0360 - 1206 Vaughn Road, Burlington, NC http://www.crossroadscares.org/
Family Abuse Services - 336-226-5985- 1950 Martin Street, Burlington, NC http://www.familyabuseservices.org/
Employee Assistance Program (faculty and staff), 1-800-532-8651 or www.guidanceresources.com; Faculty and Staff may access at any time and location.
National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673

Other

Individuals experiencing harassment or discrimination also always have the right to file a formal grievance with government authorities:

Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

U.S. Department of Education

400 Maryland Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20202-1475

Telephone: (202) 453-6020

Email: OCR.DC@ed.gov

Web: http://www.ed.gov/ocr

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