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Inclusion and Equity
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Inclusion and Equity
Dickinson State University serves as a change agent in creating an inclusive environment.
This is so students, staff and faculty can engage, support, educate and advocate.
The campus provides ways for all to engage in intercultural discussion. We also highlight
campus organizations that provide services related to diversity and inclusion. Our
goal is to help everyone celebrate their cultural heritage through diverse programming
and to foster a sense of belonging. At DSU, we provide meaningful programs that advance
diversity education and cultural competence.
Dickinson State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action institution
that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender,
national origin, age, religion, gender identity, creed, marital status, veteran’s
status, political belief or affiliation, information protected by the Genetic Information
Nondiscrimination Act (“GINA”) or disability in its admissions, student aid, employment
practices, educational programs or other related activities. Pursuant to Title IX
of the Education Amendments of 1972, Dickinson State University does not discriminate
on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, or employment opportunities
as required by Title IX. Dickinson State University complies with the provisions of
the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
Inquiries concerning Title VI, VII, ADA, ADEA, Title IX, and Section 504 may be referred
to either the
Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Kathleen Geisen
Dickinson State University
291 Campus Drive, May Hall, Room 226
Dickinson, ND 58601
Telephone:
701-502-2081
, email:
dsu.titleix@dickinsonstate.edu
, or to the:
Affirmative Action Officer, Krissy Kilwein
Dickinson State University
291 Campus Drive, May Hall, Room 309
Dickinson, ND 58601
Telephone:
701-502-4304
, email:
dsu.affirmativeaction@dickinsonstate.edu
, or to the:
The Office for Civil Rights/Chicago
U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center
500 W Madison Street, Suite 1475
Chicago, IL 60661
Telephone:
312-730-1560
, Fax: 312-730-1576, TDD:
1-800-877-8339
, email:
OCR.Chicago@ed.gov
, website:
ed.gov/ocr
.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
330 South Second Avenue Suite 720
Minneapolis, MN 55401-2224
Telephone:
1-800-669-4000
, Fax: 612-335-4044, TTY:
1-800-669-6820
, website:
www.eeoc.gov
.
Title IX of the Education Amendments was passed by the U.S. Congress on June 23, 1972,
and signed into law on July 1, 1972. It is a federal civil rights law that prohibits
sex discrimination in education programs and activities such as:
Admissions
Housing and facilities
Courses and other education activities
Career guidance and counseling activities
Financial aid
Health and insurance benefits
Scholastic, intercollegiate, club, or intramural athletics
The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring
of meaningful efforts to comply with Title IX legislation, regulation, and case law.
The Title IX Coordinator monitors DSU policy in relation to Title IX law developments.
They also implement grievance procedures including notification, investigation, and
disposition of complaints. They provide educational materials and training for the
campus community and conduct and/or coordinate investigations of complaints received
pursuant to Title IX. They also ensure a fair and neutral process for all parties
and monitor all other aspects of the university's Title IX compliance.
Those with questions, concerns, or a complaint related to Title IX may contact DSU’s
Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Kathleen Geisen, Dickinson State University, 291 Campus
Drive, May Hall, Room 226, Dickinson, ND 58601,
701-502-2081
,
dsu.titleix@dickinsonstate.edu.
Congress passed the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA 1994) as part of the
Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994. This was done in recognition
of the severity of the crimes associated with domestic violence, sexual assault, and
stalking. The protections and provisions afforded by the 1994 legislation were expanded
and improved in the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 (VAWA 2000) and the Violence
Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (VAWA 2005).
A resource guide to DSU’s policy and procedure can be accessed here.
Bystander Intervention is a philosophy and approach for prevention of various types
of violence, which could include bullying, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and
intimate partner violence.
Bystander Intervention is a different approach to sexual assault prevention because
it discourages victim blaming. This offers a chance to change social rules and shifts
responsibility to all.
Dickinson State University offers Bystander Intervention training. We encourage all
campus community members to be actively involved in identifying, intervening in, and
reporting violence.
Bystander Intervention Flyer 1
Bystander Intervention Flyer 2
DSU is committed to equal opportunity in employment decisions, educational programs,
and activities in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws, including
affirmative action efforts. DSU does not discriminate based on age, religion or creed,
national origin, marital status, race or ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation,
or veteran’s status in its admissions, employment practices, education programs, housing,
food service, or other related activities.
Questions about the educational opportunities or equal employment policies of this
institution should be directed to DSU's Affirmative Action Officer, Krissy Kilwein,
Dickinson State University,
291 Campus Drive, May Hall, Room 309, Dickinson, ND 58601
,
701-502-4304
,
dsu.affirmativeaction@dickinsonstate.edu
Applicants to and employees of most private employers, state and local governments,
educational institutions, employment agencies, and labor organizations are protected
under Federal law from discrimination. Find out more information here:
EEO is the Law Poster
EEO is the Law Poster Supplement
IDEA Committee
The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Committee (IDEA) is a group of employees
who work within the DSU community to create a culturally diverse and welcoming campus.
Our student-centered events are designed to challenge hidden bias and break barriers.
This gives all students an opportunity to share their culture and values and to make
long-lasting connections with peers.
Please contact an IDEA committee member or the Assistant Director for Multicultural
Programs for more information.
Global Table
The Multicultural Committee sponsors the Global Table series. Global Table promotes
cross-cultural understanding and creates multicultural awareness on campus. Anyone
coming from a unique country, religion, or background is invited to share their culture
and insight. These monthly, noon-hour conversations are held in The Hub. If you would
like to present at the Global Table, please contact an
MCC committee member or the
Coordinator of International Programs & Multicultural Affairs
.
DSU is committed to preventing harassment. To that end, DSU students and employees
are offered annual training on how to recognize, report, and prevent sexual harassment.
Incoming first-year students and new DSU employees are provided Title IX training
as part of their orientation. The Title IX Coordinator is required to participate
in annual Title IX training, and individuals serving as Title IX investigators and
decision-makers are required to complete Title IX training appropriate to their roles
in the Title IX process. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the
University’s training related to Policy 603.1.003.
Questions regarding training can be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at
dsu.titleix@dickinsonstate.edu
.
Contact DSU’s
Affirmative Action Officer
for help in completing this training.
603.1.002 - Non-Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Policy
603.1.002 Non-Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Procedure
Non-sexual harassment report form
603.1.003 Sexual Harassment
603.1.003 Sexual Harassment Procedure
Sexual harassment report form
Title IX Coordinator Training
Ten Things to Know About the New Regulations
Level Two Investigator Training
Climate Investigations Webinar
Sexual Misconduct (Title IX) Investigation Class
(3.29.21-4.1.21)
DSU Participants: VP/Provost, Director of Special Projects, Director of Student Life/Title
IX Coordinator, Director of HR, HR Payroll Manager, Nursing Department Professor,
VP of University Relations, Director of SOAR Center
Title IX Sexual Misconduct Decision-Maker Class
(4.22.21-4.23.21)
Attended by Title IX Coordinator
Title IX Coordinator and Investigator Training Course
(10.4.21-10.8.21)
Attended by Title IX Coordinator
Title IX Athletics
(2.15.22-2.16.22)
Attended by Title IX Coordinator
Title IX Investigating Writing
(6.22.22)
Attended by Title IX Coordinator
Title IX Informal Resolution Foundations
(5.2.23-5.3.23)
Attended by Title IX Coordinator
Role and Responsibility of a Title IX Office
(10.25.23)
DSU Participants: Vice President, Provost, Title IX Coordinator, Emergency Management
Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, Director of Campus Life, Dean of Students,
Director of SOAR Center
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Dickinson State University
Skip to main content
Skip to main navigation
Skip to footer content
Inclusion and Equity
Dickinson State University serves as a change agent in creating an inclusive environment.
This is so students, staff and faculty can engage, support, educate and advocate.
The campus provides ways for all to engage in intercultural discussion. We also highlight
campus organizations that provide services related to diversity and inclusion. Our
goal is to help everyone celebrate their cultural heritage through diverse programming
and to foster a sense of belonging. At DSU, we provide meaningful programs that advance
diversity education and cultural competence.
Dickinson State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action institution
that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender,
national origin, age, religion, gender identity, creed, marital status, veteran’s
status, political belief or affiliation, information protected by the Genetic Information
Nondiscrimination Act (“GINA”) or disability in its admissions, student aid, employment
practices, educational programs or other related activities. Pursuant to Title IX
of the Education Amendments of 1972, Dickinson State University does not discriminate
on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, or employment opportunities
as required by Title IX. Dickinson State University complies with the provisions of
the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
Inquiries concerning Title VI, VII, ADA, ADEA, Title IX, and Section 504 may be referred
to either the
Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Kathleen Geisen
Dickinson State University
291 Campus Drive, May Hall, Room 226
Dickinson, ND 58601
Telephone:
701-502-2081
, email:
dsu.titleix@dickinsonstate.edu
, or to the:
Affirmative Action Officer, Krissy Kilwein
Dickinson State University
291 Campus Drive, May Hall, Room 309
Dickinson, ND 58601
Telephone:
701-502-4304
, email:
dsu.affirmativeaction@dickinsonstate.edu
, or to the:
The Office for Civil Rights/Chicago
U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center
500 W Madison Street, Suite 1475
Chicago, IL 60661
Telephone:
312-730-1560
, Fax: 312-730-1576, TDD:
1-800-877-8339
, email:
OCR.Chicago@ed.gov
, website:
ed.gov/ocr
.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
330 South Second Avenue Suite 720
Minneapolis, MN 55401-2224
Telephone:
1-800-669-4000
, Fax: 612-335-4044, TTY:
1-800-669-6820
, website:
www.eeoc.gov
.
Title IX of the Education Amendments was passed by the U.S. Congress on June 23, 1972,
and signed into law on July 1, 1972. It is a federal civil rights law that prohibits
sex discrimination in education programs and activities such as:
Admissions
Housing and facilities
Courses and other education activities
Career guidance and counseling activities
Financial aid
Health and insurance benefits
Scholastic, intercollegiate, club, or intramural athletics
The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring
of meaningful efforts to comply with Title IX legislation, regulation, and case law.
The Title IX Coordinator monitors DSU policy in relation to Title IX law developments.
They also implement grievance procedures including notification, investigation, and
disposition of complaints. They provide educational materials and training for the
campus community and conduct and/or coordinate investigations of complaints received
pursuant to Title IX. They also ensure a fair and neutral process for all parties
and monitor all other aspects of the university's Title IX compliance.
Those with questions, concerns, or a complaint related to Title IX may contact DSU’s
Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Kathleen Geisen, Dickinson State University, 291 Campus
Drive, May Hall, Room 226, Dickinson, ND 58601,
701-502-2081
,
dsu.titleix@dickinsonstate.edu.
Congress passed the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA 1994) as part of the
Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994. This was done in recognition
of the severity of the crimes associated with domestic violence, sexual assault, and
stalking. The protections and provisions afforded by the 1994 legislation were expanded
and improved in the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 (VAWA 2000) and the Violence
Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005 (VAWA 2005).
A resource guide to DSU’s policy and procedure can be accessed here.
Bystander Intervention is a philosophy and approach for prevention of various types
of violence, which could include bullying, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and
intimate partner violence.
Bystander Intervention is a different approach to sexual assault prevention because
it discourages victim blaming. This offers a chance to change social rules and shifts
responsibility to all.
Dickinson State University offers Bystander Intervention training. We encourage all
campus community members to be actively involved in identifying, intervening in, and
reporting violence.
Bystander Intervention Flyer 1
Bystander Intervention Flyer 2
DSU is committed to equal opportunity in employment decisions, educational programs,
and activities in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws, including
affirmative action efforts. DSU does not discriminate based on age, religion or creed,
national origin, marital status, race or ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation,
or veteran’s status in its admissions, employment practices, education programs, housing,
food service, or other related activities.
Questions about the educational opportunities or equal employment policies of this
institution should be directed to DSU's Affirmative Action Officer, Krissy Kilwein,
Dickinson State University,
291 Campus Drive, May Hall, Room 309, Dickinson, ND 58601
,
701-502-4304
,
dsu.affirmativeaction@dickinsonstate.edu
Applicants to and employees of most private employers, state and local governments,
educational institutions, employment agencies, and labor organizations are protected
under Federal law from discrimination. Find out more information here:
EEO is the Law Poster
EEO is the Law Poster Supplement
IDEA Committee
The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Committee (IDEA) is a group of employees
who work within the DSU community to create a culturally diverse and welcoming campus.
Our student-centered events are designed to challenge hidden bias and break barriers.
This gives all students an opportunity to share their culture and values and to make
long-lasting connections with peers.
Please contact an IDEA committee member or the Assistant Director for Multicultural
Programs for more information.
Global Table
The Multicultural Committee sponsors the Global Table series. Global Table promotes
cross-cultural understanding and creates multicultural awareness on campus. Anyone
coming from a unique country, religion, or background is invited to share their culture
and insight. These monthly, noon-hour conversations are held in The Hub. If you would
like to present at the Global Table, please contact an
MCC committee member or the
Coordinator of International Programs & Multicultural Affairs
.
DSU is committed to preventing harassment. To that end, DSU students and employees
are offered annual training on how to recognize, report, and prevent sexual harassment.
Incoming first-year students and new DSU employees are provided Title IX training
as part of their orientation. The Title IX Coordinator is required to participate
in annual Title IX training, and individuals serving as Title IX investigators and
decision-makers are required to complete Title IX training appropriate to their roles
in the Title IX process. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the
University’s training related to Policy 603.1.003.
Questions regarding training can be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at
dsu.titleix@dickinsonstate.edu
.
Contact DSU’s
Affirmative Action Officer
for help in completing this training.
603.1.002 - Non-Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Policy
603.1.002 Non-Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Procedure
Non-sexual harassment report form
603.1.003 Sexual Harassment
603.1.003 Sexual Harassment Procedure
Sexual harassment report form
Title IX Coordinator Training
Ten Things to Know About the New Regulations
Level Two Investigator Training
Climate Investigations Webinar
Sexual Misconduct (Title IX) Investigation Class
(3.29.21-4.1.21)
DSU Participants: VP/Provost, Director of Special Projects, Director of Student Life/Title
IX Coordinator, Director of HR, HR Payroll Manager, Nursing Department Professor,
VP of University Relations, Director of SOAR Center
Title IX Sexual Misconduct Decision-Maker Class
(4.22.21-4.23.21)
Attended by Title IX Coordinator
Title IX Coordinator and Investigator Training Course
(10.4.21-10.8.21)
Attended by Title IX Coordinator
Title IX Athletics
(2.15.22-2.16.22)
Attended by Title IX Coordinator
Title IX Investigating Writing
(6.22.22)
Attended by Title IX Coordinator
Title IX Informal Resolution Foundations
(5.2.23-5.3.23)
Attended by Title IX Coordinator
Role and Responsibility of a Title IX Office
(10.25.23)
DSU Participants: Vice President, Provost, Title IX Coordinator, Emergency Management
Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, Director of Campus Life, Dean of Students,
Director of SOAR Center
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