Reporting Sexual Misconduct and Interpersonal Violence

Elon University has an obligation to ensure learning and working environments that are free from discrimination or harassment. Under the authority of the university Title IX Coordinator, the University has procedures in place to receive, investigate, respond to and resolve complaints of discrimination, including harassment based on sex. For more information on reporting incidents of sexual misconduct and interpersonal violence, please consult the Sexual Misconduct and Interpersonal Violence Policy at Elon University - Sexual Misconduct and Gender-Based Violence Policy ( https://elon.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2019-2020/Student-handbook/Sexual-Misconduct-and-Gender-Based-Violence-Policy).  Violations of the Sexual Misconduct and Interpersonal Violence Policy are violations of the Code of Conduct.

Reporting & Resources (including Confidential Support Options)

A member of the University community who wishes to make an official report of sexual misconduct or interpersonal violence committed by a student may report the incident to the University through the following channels:  

• Title IX Coordinator: Latisha Perry, 336-278-5559, lperry9@elon.edu. (website: https://www.elon.edu/u/title-ix/)

• Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics: Ms. Faith Shearer, Associate Athletic Director and Senior Women’s Administrator, (336) 278-6790; fshearer@elon.edu

 • Online through our Sexual Misconduct and Interpersonal Violence Reporting Form.

Any of the following responsible employees, who will promptly report the incident to the University’s Title IX Coordinator:

• Deans

• Department chairs

• Senior administrators

• Supervisors

• Human Resources staff

• Campus Safety and Police

• Residence Life staff (including student staff (Resident Assistants and Apartment Managers), and Faculty-in-Residence

• Student Conduct administrators

• Faculty and other employees supervising overnight domestic or international student travel

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, Kelly Shuman, (336) 278-5560.

Additional information about reporting and resources are available in the Student Handbook as well as the following websites: 

·         Confidential Support and Advocacy (Safe Line Responders) (336) 278-3333 (anytime)

·        Interpersonal & Sexual Violence Response

·         Campus Safety and Police

·         Office of Inclusive Excellence