Mandatory Reporting Policy : University of Dayton, Ohio

Mandatory Reporting Policy

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Purpose

This document outlines the University’s policy regarding mandated reporting of suspected discrimination, including harassment, based on membership in a protected class. This policy is in place to make the University community aware of one’s mandatory duty to report possible discrimination and the process for doing so. Sexual harassment is a type of sex discrimination that includes sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking.

Scope

This policy applies to the entire University of Dayton community including faculty, staff, students, volunteers, and contractors.

Policy History

I. Effective Date: January 1, 2013

II. Approval: May 28, 2025

III. Policy History:

Effective in original form: January 1, 2013
Approved as amended: December 10, 2013
Approved as amended: October 27, 2014
Approved as amended: May 5, 2015
Approved as amended: August 19, 2015
Approved as amended: August 9, 2017
Approved as amended: August 28, 2020
Approved as amended: July 11, 2022
Approved as amended: February 9, 2023
Approved as amended: May 28, 2025

IV. Maintenance of Policy: Executive Director for Equity Compliance and Title IX / 504 Coordinator, Division of Audit, Risk & Compliance

Definitions

For purposes of this policy, the following definitions apply:

"Discriminatory Harassment" is defined as unwelcome conduct that is based on an individual’s actual or perceived membership in a protected class. Harassing conduct may take various forms, including, name-calling, graphic or written statements (including the use of electronic means), or other conduct that may be physically threatening, harmful, or humiliating.

"Executive Director for Equity Compliance" is the individual responsible for tracking and overseeing reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment and also serves as the University’s Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator.

"Protected class" means age, race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin or ethnicity, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, familial status or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation.

"Mandatory Reporter" is an employee, including student employees, who is obligated to report possible discrimination or harassment to the Executive Director for Equity Compliance/Title IX Coordinator.

Policy

Applicable Laws

There are three federal laws that establish responsibilities for employees of universities to report certain types of crimes and incidents, including, but not limited to, sexual misconduct — the Clery Act, Title VII, and Title IX. Each of these areas of federal law has a different purpose, but generally, the laws are intended to protect members of the University community, visitors, and guests from criminal and discriminatory behavior. The responsibilities established by these laws give rise to the term "mandatory reporter."

Your Duty

To University has adopted a policy that defines ALL EMPLOYEES, including student employees, as mandatory reporters. The only EXCEPTIONS are doctors, licensed mental health professionals, and ordained members of the clergy who are acting in that capacity. A mandatory reporter MUST promptly inform the University within one (1) business day of become aware of possible discrimination or harassment by contacting the Executive Director for Equity Compliance/Title IX Coordinator or one of the Deputy Title IX Coordinators listed in the table that follows. Reporting is required regardless of whether the discrimination involves faculty, staff, students, or visitors to the University. Fulfilling the duty to report does not entitle the reporter to receive a notice of outcome unless the reporter is the alleged victim or respondent.

Reporting Guidelines

Mandatory reporters, as defined above, have a duty to report Title IX (Sex/Gender) based misconduct or other Protected Class misconduct to the Executive Director for Equity Compliance/Title IX Coordinator. When reporting misconduct (including claims of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking, as defined above, as well as sex/gender discrimination or sexual orientation discrimination), mandatory reporters must provide full details of the incident, if known, including names of the victim(s), alleged perpetrator(s), witnesses and any other relevant facts that were shared, including the date, time and specific location of the incident (if known). If an individual requests confidentiality or requests that no further action be taken, please include this request with the information shared with the Executive Director for Equity Compliance/Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator at the time you report the incident.

Mandatory reporters may be able to initially withhold personally identifiable information (the name of the victim, the name of the accused individual, and other identifying details about witnesses, location, etc.), in cases where the alleged victim is hesitant to have a formal report made. Such consultation can be discussed with the Executive Director for Equity Compliance/Title IX Coordinator. The initial report should include the nature, date, time, and general location of the incident. Subsequently, campus officials may need additional information. Mandatory reporters shall cooperate fully with campus officials, providing any information/details requested.

Speaking with Reporting Party/Witnesses

Faculty, staff members, and student employees do not have a special privilege or ability to maintain the confidentiality of reports shared with them. If someone begins to discuss an incident of harassment or discrimination, mandatory reports may want to say something like the following:

I appreciate your willingness to share this information with me. Please know that I am here to help in any way that I can. If you would like to seek assistance from the University, I will help you connect with [the appropriate Designated Reporting Office], so that it can advise of rights and resources related to this matter. It is important that you understand that while your privacy is important, I cannot promise to keep what you share confidential. If you are still comfortable speaking with me, I am here to listen. If not, please let me help you connect with one of the University’s confidential resources [Health Center (9-3131)/Counseling Center (9-3141)/ Campus Ministry (9-3339) or for employees EAP (TELUS Health 888-267-8126)]. Above all, please know that the University takes this matter seriously and wants to help.

Designated Reporting Offices

All reported concerns:

Maureen Anderson, JD, LLM
Executive Director for Equity Compliance
Title IX Coordinator
University of Dayton
Marianist Hall, Suite 240
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-0701
937-229-3622
manderson1@udayton.edu

Karen Kibler, LSW
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Assistant Director for Coordinated Services
University of Dayton
Marianist Hall, Suite 240
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-0701
937-229-3622
kkibler1@udayton.edu

Reported Concerns Involving Undergraduate Students:

Christine Schramm
Deputy Title IX Coordinator,
Associate Vice President for Student Development & Dean of Students
University of Dayton
Gosiger Hall, Room 202
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-0965
937-229-1212
cschramm1@udayton.edu

Reported Concerns Involving Faculty:

Paul Haught, Ph.D.
Deputy Title IX Coordinator,
Vice Provost, Faculty, Graduate and Professional Education
University of Dayton
St. Mary's Hall, Room 200
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-1634
937-229-5602
phaught1@udayton.edu

Reported Concerns Involving Staff:

Jennifer Duwel
Deputy Title IX Coordinator,
Director of Employee and Labor Relations
University of Dayton
St. Mary’s Hall, Room 315
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-1614
937-229-2722
jduwel1@udayton.edu

Reported Concerns Involving Athletics:

Angie Petrovic
Deputy Title IX Coordinator,
Director of Compliance, Department of Athletics
University of Dayton
Frericks Convocation Center, Room 108
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-1230
937-229-1285
apetrovic1@udayton.edu

Reported Concerns Involving Law Students:

Shannon Penn
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Registrar
University of Dayton School of Law
203 Keller Hall
Dayton, OH 45469-2772
spenn1@udayton.edu

Reported Concerns Involving Graduate Students:

Paul Wojdacz
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Associate Director of Graduate Student Services and Operations
University of Dayton
Graduate Academic Affairs, St. Mary’s Hall 200
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-1706
937-229-3240
pwojdacz1@udayton.edu

Special Note:

If you have a complaint relating to gender equity in athletics or against a student, a staff member, or a faculty member, and for any reason feel uncomfortable about initiating a complaint with the designated Deputy Coordinator, please feel free to contact the Equity Compliance Office directly at (937) 229-3622 or equitycompliance@udayton.edu.

Equity Compliance Office Contact Information: