The Office responds to reports, concerns, and inquiries about harassment, discrimination, and sexual harassment, which includes sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Students, employees, program participants, and visitors can access supportive measures regardless of where the misconduct took place or of whether a formal complaint is signed.
The Title IX and Equal Opportunity (“EO”) Coordinator remains knowledgeable about civil rights legislation and completes annual Title IX/EO training. The Title IX/EO Coordinator works closely with the Division of Student Affairs, the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) and the University Police Department (UPD), and plays an integral role in carrying out the University's commitment to positive learning, living, and working environments for the Ƶ community.
Federal regulations require the University to take immediate action to eliminate sexual harassment, prevent its recurrence and address its effects. Universities are also required to adopt and publish grievance procedures for constituents who complain of sex or gender discrimination. Ƶ's procedures and policies can be found online.
Title IX/EO investigations are separate from law enforcement investigations, even when a police report is filed. The University is required to conduct an independent investigation that is prompt, thorough, and impartial.
If you experience, witness, or are notified about harassment, discrimination, or sexual harassment, contact the Title IX/EO Coordinator immediately. Alleged conduct may also be reported to any Ƶ employee, as all University employees are officials with authority to act and mandatory reporters to the Office of Title IX/EO.
Reporting Concerns
If your concern requires immediate assistance, please dial 911 or contact the University Police Department at 605-688-5117 or 111 from any campus phone.
or call the toll-free hotline at 844-880-0004. The online report and hotline are provided by Lighthouse Syntrio. You may choose to remain anonymous when providing information.
To make a report in person, please contact the Office of Title IX/EO at 605-688-4128 or stop in Morrill Hall, room 100.
If you would like to talk with someone confidentially without making a report, please contact Ƶ Counseling Services or Student Health Clinic at 605-688-4157.
Please visit Report It for additional information.
Important Update - The United States Department of Education released the Title IX Final Rule on April 19, 2024, with new regulations scheduled to go into effect on August 1, 2024. However, recent litigation related to such regulations have established injunctions against Ƶ from adopting the new regulations. Thus, until otherwise directed, Ƶ will continue abiding by the 2020 Title IX regulations.