Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Report Form

Title IX Information

Huntingdon College Non-Discrimination Statement

Huntingdon College is committed to a policy against legally impermissible, arbitrary, or unreasonable discriminatory practices. Therefore, Huntingdon College, in accordance with Title IX and Section 106.8 of the 2020 Final Rule under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, other applicable federal and state law, and stated College policy, prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex. Furthermore, Huntingdon College, in accordance with applicable federal and state law and stated College policy, prohibits discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived gender, gender identity, race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age and/or national origin in its education program or activity, including admission and employment.

Huntingdon College also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internal or external to the institution. Sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking are forms of sex discrimination, which are prohibited under Title IX by policy.

Any person may report discrimination (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to have experienced the conduct), and may do so in person, by mail, by telephone or by email using the contact information below.

Inquiries and/or complaints that are not related to disability discrimination can be addressed to:

Huntingdon College Title IX Coordinator
Eric A. Kidwell
Library
1500 East Fairview Ave.
Montgomery, AL 36106
TitleIXCoordinator@hawks.huntingdon.edu
334-833-4420 (This number is for discrimination-based reporting.)

Huntingdon’s full policy and process, including an online reporting form, may be found at: https://www.huntingdon.edu/misconduct

Inquiries and/or complaints may also be addressed to (though it is advised the College’s process be first utilized):

Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
Office for Civil Rights (OCR), National Headquarters
U.S. Department of Education
Lyndon Baines Johnson Dept. of Education Building
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-1100
Telephone: (800) 421-3481
Fax: (202) 453-6012; TDD:(800) 877-8339
Email: OCR@ed.gov
Web: http://www.ed.gov/ocr

Disability Services

Within any resolution process related to this policy, Huntingdon College provides reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities when that accommodation is consistent with state and federal law. For disability-related inquiries or complaints:

Huntingdon College Director of Disability Services/504 Coordinator
Dr. Lisa O. Dorman
1500 East Fairview Ave.
Montgomery, AL 36106
ldorman@hawks.huntingdon.edu
334-833-4465 (This number is for requesting disability accommodations.)

To report an incident of discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age and/or national origin; or to report an incident of sexual misconduct (e.g. sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking) or other forms of sex-based discrimination, you may use the form below, you may report by email, mail, telephone, in person, and may report to one of the College’s Officials with Authority or Huntingdon’s Title IX Coordinator. You may report anonymously if you wish, with the understanding that anonymous complaints cannot be substantiated or addressed directly. In addition to the online form, you may report anonymously by calling (334) 833-4999.

Contacts

Listed below are more contact phone numbers:

Huntingdon College Confidential Resources

Huntingdon College Licensed Counselor Dr. Latonya Graham, Director of Counseling Services: (334) 833-4302 Email: lgraham@hawks.huntingdon.edu
Huntingdon College Chaplain Rhett Butler: (334) 833-4474 Email: chaplain@hawks.huntingdon.edu
Huntingdon College Nurse Nyree Conville, RN and Director of Institutional health: (334)833-4440 Email: healthandwellness@hawks.huntingdon.edu

Off-Campus Counseling Services

One Place Family Justice Center, 530 S. Lawrence Street, Montgomery, AL 36104: (334) 262-7378; 24/7 Crisis Line: 1-800-650-6522

Local Law Enforcement and Crisis Response

Huntingdon College Campus Security: (334) 833-4463 or (334) 324-6565
Montgomery Police Department(MPD): (334) 625-2532 or 911
Montgomery District Attorney’s Office: (334) 832-2550
Montgomery Sheriff’s Department: (334) 832-4980 or 911

Mandated Reporters

For the purposes of college policy, all Faculty, Administrators, Staff, Coaches, and Resident Assistants (RAs) are considered Mandated Reporters unless otherwise stated as to be Officials with Authority or Confidential Resources.

Officials with Authority

The Rev. J. Cameron West, President of the College
Jay Dorman, Senior Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, Planning and Administration
Anthony Leigh, Senior Vice President for Student and Institutional Development
Tom Perrin, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty
Fran Taylor, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Staci-Jo Palek, Director of Residential Communities; Coordinator of Orientation
Kathleen Penney, Director of Student Activities
Eric Levanda, Director of Athletics

Anonymous Reporting

Huntingdon College Anonymous Phone Reporting: (334) 833-4999
Huntingdon Anonymous Electronic Reporting: submit the form below

Office of Civil Rights

Questions regarding an individual’s civil rights as related to educational entities may be addressed directly with the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, at their regional office:

Atlanta Office
Office of Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
61 Forsythe Street, SW, Suite 19T10
Atlanta, GA 30303-8927

Phone: (404) 974-9406
Fax: (404) 974-9471
TDD: (800) 877-8339
Email: OCR.Atlanta@ed.gov

COVID-19 and TITLE IX FAQ’s

Q: How can I report matters of sexual misconduct?

A: Even though Huntingdon has moved to remote classes to complete the spring semester and residential students have moved off campus, individuals can still report concerns using the standard methods. During this time of the pandemic, the most convenient method would be to use the online reporting form found at https://www.huntingdon.edu/misconduct/. You may also reach the Title IX Coordinator via email at titleixcoordinator@hawks.huntingdon.edu.

Q: So, the fact I’m a student now living at home and taking all my classes online doesn’t mean Huntingdon’s Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Policy no longer applies to me?

A: That is right. Students are still subject to Huntingdon’s Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Policy and are still protected when it comes to unwelcome behavior covered under the policy. If you feel you are the recipient of such unwelcome behavior, please contact us.

Q: What resources are available for students and employees?

A: Huntingdon will continue to offer appropriate supportive and interim measures and assist individuals in identifying supportive measures in the community where they are located. Keep in mind that the College’s ability to offer resources on campus or in person may be limited due to changes in college operations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. You can find a list of available college resources and those in the Montgomery area at https://www.huntingdon.edu/misconduct/. Contact the Title IX Office if you have questions or are unclear about the resources and remedies available to you.

Some Additional Resources:

National Hotlines & Resources

The National Domestic Violence Hotline | 1-800-799-7233
The National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline | 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
LoveisRespect.org | 1-866-331-9474

Safety Planning During a Public Health Crisis

How to Help People Experiencing Domestic Violence during the Coronavirus Pandemic, from Peace Over Violence.
Recommendations on safety planning from the Rape, Abuse Incest National Network (RAINN). Also available in Spanish.
Information about safety planning from the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
Interactive Guide to Safety Planning from Loveisrespect.org.
LGBTQ+ Community and Intimate Partner Violence from the Human Rights Campaign.

Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Incident Report

Name (this information is not required and is strictly voluntary)
First Last
If you choose to identify yourself and would like to be contacted regarding this incident, please provide a phone number and/or email address. Again, your response is strictly voluntary.
Please describe your involvement with this incident:
- Victim
- Witness
- Someone described this incident to me
On what date did this incident occur? (Optional) - must be mm/dd/yyyy format
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
At what time did this incident occur? (Optional)

: HH

MM

AM/PM
Where did this incident occur? Please be as specific as possible.
Please list the names of individuals involved.
Please list the names of any witnesses to this incident.
This form is confidential and cannot be traced. Please describe in detail the incident that occurred. Be as specific as possible. Where did this happen? Who was involved? What was said? What happened? * Required
To whom have you reported this information, other than on this form? (Your response is voluntary.)
Which of the following most closely describes the violation or concern registered above? * Required
To choose more than one category, hold down the CTRL key on your keyboard.
If you selected "other" above, please describe.
Which of the following protections do you believe the incident reported above violates? * Required
To select more than one response, hold down the CTRL key on your keyboard.
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