Sexual Misconduct, Sex-Based/Gender Discrimination, and Title IX Health and Safety | Chapman University Students Dean of Students Academic Resources Health & Safety New Students Policy & Procedure Student Life Services Tuition & Aid Health And Safety Disability Services P.E.E.R. Public Safety and Parking Student Health Services Student Psychological Counseling Services Title IX Follow Sexual Misconduct, Sex-Based/Gender Discrimination, and Title IX Chapman University is deeply committed to creating and sustaining an educational, working and living environment that is conducive to learning and scholarship and is supportive of students and employees. Part of this commitment is fostering a campus free of sexual misconduct in all its forms. Policies Regarding Harassment, Discrimination, and Sexual Misconduct Sexual harassment is defined differently under federal and state law. The applicable definitions and procedures under these laws also depend on your status in the Chapman community as a student, faculty, staff, volunteer, or third party. Non-sexual harassment based on other protected categories is also treated differently under the law and is processed under separate policies (the Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment or Student Conduct Code). Please do not let the legal complexities deter you from bringing a concern to the attention of Chapman’s Title IX Coordinator. If you are the subject of a complaint of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, please do not let the legal complexities deter you from asking questions about the applicable definitions and procedures that will apply to you.  Chapman’s Title IX Coordinator can explain which definitions and policies will apply. Sexual misconduct and gender/sex-based harassment or discrimination can take many forms, including sexual battery, sexual assault, intimate partner violence and abuse, stalking, sexual exploitation, or other forms of sex-based or gender-based harassment or discrimination. These types of conduct are prohibited under the Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment Student Policy on Sexual Harassment Prohibited by Title IX , Chapman University’s Policy on Sexual Harassment Prohibited by Title IX , and the Student Conduct Code Reporting Sexual Misconduct and Sex-Based/Gender Discrimination or Harassment The University encourages individuals to report prohibited conduct to a Title IX Coordinator. They are available to talk if you have a concern you want to share, have questions about the Title IX investigative process or want to report an incident. Toggle Section Student Concerns The following individuals address matters in which the party alleged to have engaged in the behavior (hereafter referred to as the respondent) is a student: Title IX personnel for matters concerning students* Colleen Wood Assistant Vice President and Associate Dean of Students Title IX Coordinator Argyros Forum 101 titleix@chapman.edu Art Petersen Assistant Director, Student Affairs Argyros Forum 205 apetersen@chapman.edu (714) 532-6039 Rachel Bargoot Student Conduct Investigator Argyros Forum 205 bargoot@chapman.edu (714) 516-5649 Madison Nelson Student Conduct Investigator Argyros Forum 205 madinelson@chapman.edu (714) 532-6056 Other Reporting Options: Public Safety Department (714) 997-6763 Available 24 hours 7 days a week Dean of Students Office (714) 997-6721 Office of Human Resources (714) 997-6686 Available 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday Area Coordinator/Resident Director Resident Advisor *Generally, the University designates that Title IX matters concerning students be addressed and investigated by student affairs professionals and those concerning faculty/staff matters be addressed and investigated by human resources professionals. However, individuals may discuss Title IX concerns with any of the coordinators listed above – depending on with whom they would feel most comfortable. Any one of these individuals can help get you to the appropriate person to handle your specific concern. However, incidents involving gender discrimination or sexual misconduct in education programs – including rape, sexual harassment, and sexual assault – have specific regulations prescribed by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”). Title IX regulations require that these reports be referred to one of Chapman’s designated Title IX Coordinators for investigation or you may make a report directly to a Title IX Coordinator. While it is not required, it is suggested that you complete the Chapman University Complaint Form as it will assist the University in handling your concerns more efficiently. Should you prefer, you may submit an anonymous report form h ere Note: As required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f)) , the incidents included in an anonymous report will be reported by Public Safety in its annual report of campus crime statistics, as well as in their weekly crime and communication log. It is important to note that the weekly crime log is published in the Panther Newspaper (as is required by the Clery Act). When circumstances warrant, the Clery Act also requires timely warning to the campus community through crime alert bulletins. These are distributed throughout the campus, sent out via email and posted on the department web site. Depending on the information included in an anonymous report, a timely warning to the campus community about the incident may be appropriate. Additionally, anonymous reports must also be forwarded to a Title IX coordinator for investigation; the coordinator will reference the report in determining the scope of the investigation based on the information contained in it. Depending on the circumstances described in the report, maintaining the anonymity of the reporter may not always be possible. Faculty/Staff Concerns The following individual addresses matters involving faculty and staff members: Title IX personnel for matters concerning faculty/staff* Dennis Kwarteng Director of Equal Opportunity and Investigations Deputy Title IX Coordinator DeMille Hall Room 140 kwarteng@chapman.edu (714) 997-6847 Victoria Isom Senior Investigator DeMille Hall Room 140 isom@chapman.edu (714) 516-5191 Other Reporting Options: Public Safety Department (714) 997-6763 Available 24 hours 7 days a week Dean of Students Office (714) 997-6721 Office of Human Resources (714) 997-6686 Available 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday * Generally, the University designates that Title IX matters concerning students be addressed and investigated by student affairs professionals and those concerning faculty/staff matters be addressed and investigated by human resources professionals. However, individuals may discuss Title IX concerns with any of the coordinators listed above – depending on with whom they would feel most comfortable. Any one of these individuals can help get you to the appropriate person to handle your specific concern. However, incidents involving gender discrimination or sexual misconduct in education programs – including rape, sexual harassment, and sexual assault – have specific regulations prescribed by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”). Title IX regulations require that these reports be referred to one of Chapman’s designated Title IX Coordinators for investigation or you may make a report directly to a Title IX Coordinator. While it is not required, it is suggested that you complete the Chapman University Complaint Form as it will assist the University in handling your concerns more efficiently. Should you prefer, you may submit an anonymous report form h ere Note: As required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f)) , the incidents included in an anonymous report will be reported by Public Safety in its annual report of campus crime statistics, as well as in their weekly crime and communication log.  It is important to note that the weekly crime log is published in the Panther Newspaper (as is required by the Clery Act).  When circumstances warrant, the Clery Act also requires timely warning to the campus community through crime alert bulletins.  These are distributed throughout the campus, sent out via email, and posted on the department web site.  Depending on the information included in an anonymous report, a timely warning to the campus community about the incident may be appropriate. Additionally, anonymous reports must also be forwarded to a Title IX coordinator for investigation; the coordinator will reference the report in determining the scope of the investigation based on the information contained in it. Depending on the circumstances described in the report, maintaining the anonymity of the reporter may not always be possible. Off-Campus Reporting Options In addition to the Chapman University reporting options, you may also provide reports of concerning behavior to local police. The following phone numbers are for the various police departments in Orange and the surrounding area (please note that the numbers listed are non-emergency numbers). Orange Police Department (714) 744-7444 Anaheim Police Department (714) 765-1900 Irvine Police Department (949) 724-6000 Santa Ana Police Department (714) 245-8665 Orange County Sheriff’s Department (Villa Park, North Tustin) (714) 647-7000 Individuals with complaints of this nature also always have the right to file a formal complaint with the United States Department of Education: Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 915 Second Avenue Room 3310 Seattle, WA  98174-1099 Phone: (206) 607-1600; Fax: (206) 607-1601 TDD:(800) 888-8339 email: ocr.seattle@ed.gov Web: Sexual Misconduct, Sex-Based/Gender Discrimination, and Title IX Gender-Inclusive Policies Sexual Misconduct, Sex-Based/Gender Discrimination, and Title IX Health and Safety Supportive Measures Pregnant and Parenting Students Reporting Options Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Resources Title IX Training Materials For more information Download PDF copies of University policies here: Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment (effective September 30, 2024) Student Policy on Sexual Harassment Prohibited by Title IX Policy on Sexual Harassment Prohibited by Title IX Student Conduct Code Former Policies Student Sexual Misconduct Policy Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Prevention Policy Student Policy on Sexual Harassment Prohibited by Senate Bill 493