Rockhurst University Sexual Harassment Policy

Consistent with the University’s Non‑Discrimination Notice and the U.S. Department of Education’s implementing regulations for Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) (see 34 C.F.R. § 106 et seq.), the University prohibits Sexual Harassment that occurs within its education programs and activities.

For purposes of this policy, Sexual Harassment includes Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment, Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking.

Administrators, faculty member, staff, students, contractors, guests, and other members of the University community who commit Sexual Harassment are subject to the full range of University discipline including verbal reprimand; written reprimand; mandatory training, coaching, or counseling; mandatory monitoring; partial or full probation; partial or full suspension; fines; permanent separation from the institution (that is, termination or dismissal); physical restriction from University property; cancellation of contracts; and any combination of the same.

The University will provide persons who have experienced Sexual Harassment ongoing remedies as reasonably necessary to restore or preserve access to the University’s Education Programs and Activities.

For the full policy, please click on the "Sexual Harassment Policy" link below.

Sexual Harassment Reporting Form

Sexual Harassment Policy

RU Sexual Harassment Policy

Resources and Materials

Rockhurst University’s Title IX Coordinator

Kimberly Brant Schmelzle
Director of Compliance and Risk Management/Title IX Coordinator
Conway 102
1100 Rockhurst Road
Kansas City, MO 641110
816‑501‑4036
TitleIX@rockhurst.edu

Deputy Title IX Coordinators

Dr. Matthew Quick
Vice President & Dean of Students/Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students
Massman Hall, Room 1
816‑501‑4030
TitleIX@rockhurst.edu

Director of Human Resources/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
816‑501‑4555
TitleIX@rockhurst.edu

A report can also be made online at: www.rockhurst.edu/reporting.

Confidential Resources

· The licensed psychologists and pre‑doctoral interns at the Rockhurst University Counseling Center, Massman 5, 816‑501‑4275 (for students only)

· Priests only when under the seal of the confessional (i.e. during the Sacrament of Reconciliation)

· The staff of the New Directions Employee Assistance Program, 816-237-2352 or 800‑624‑5544 (for employees only)

Medical Services:

Saint Luke's Convenient Care
5151 Troost, Suite 200 (located in the North Parking Garage)
Kansas City, MO 64110
816-237-1616

Goppert Trinity Family Care

6675 Holmes, 3rd Floor

Kansas City, MO 64131

816-276-7600

Campus Safety and Security Department

• Location: 5401 Troost, Kansas City, MO 64110-2561 • From Campus Phone: ext. 4010 • Off Campus Phone: 816-501-4010 • For general inquiries, contact Randy.Hopkins@Rockhurst.edu

Student Financial Aid

Information about financial aid at Rockhurst University can be found under the “Scholarships & Financial Aid” link on the Admission webpage.

Local Police

Kansas City Police Department

1125 Locust Street

Kansas City, MO 64106

Phone: 816-234-5111 (for emergency dial 911)

Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City

4401 Wornall Road

Kansas City, MO 64111

816-932-2000

Support Agencies/Hotlines

•Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA): http://www.mocsa.org/

24 Hour Crisis Line: 816-531-023 and 913-642-0233

•Missouri Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence: http://www.mocadsv.org/

•Rose Brooks

•Hope House

Hotlines: 816-461-4673 and 816-468-5463

•Newhouse Shelter

•National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

•National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

•Please contact the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator if you would like to discuss other resources that are available in the community

Legal Assistance, Visa and Immigration Assistance

•Legal Services of Missouri

•Immigration Advocates Network:

•U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services