Information for Faculty and Staff

Where to Report:

Xavier University takes all forms of sexual misconduct extremely seriously and encourages reporting.  The university has a sexual misconduct policy in order to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex or gender and to create a safe learning environment for all members of the Xavier community. Xavier’s policy prohibits behaviors that violate Title IX, including sexual misconduct.

All Xavier employees are considered responsible employees, outside of privileged staff in Violence Prevention Education and Advocacy, Counseling and Wellness Center, Student Health Services and Campus Ministry. As a responsible employee, you are a mandated reporter of all types of sexual violence, including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, non-consensual sexual contact, sexual exploitation, sexual harassment and stalking.

As a responsible employee, you are not a confidential resource.  This means if a student tells you they have experienced any form of victimization, you have a duty to report that information to the university’s Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Jill Moffitt, who can be reached at titleix@xula.edu. Bear in mind, you are always an employee of Xavier University. This means, if a student discloses sexual misconduct to you outside of campus, you are still a responsible employee with mandated reporting obligations.

Faculty and staff should be advised there are places on campus where students can go for confidential assistance including Violence Prevention Education and Advocacy, Counseling and Wellness Center, Student Health Services and Campus Ministry. Violence Prevention Education and Advocacy serves as a starting point for students who want to explore their reporting options both on and off campus.  Staff provides hospital accompaniment to students needing forensic medical exams, as well as information and accompaniment when filing protective orders in Civil Court. Violence Prevention Education and Advocacy also provides information about abusive relationships, safety planning, counseling referrals and information about campus and community resources.  Confidential counseling resources are available for faculty and staff who have experienced victimization though Human Resources’ Employee Assistance Program. 

Sexual Misconduct Syllabus Statement:

The following statement has been drafted for faculty who want to notify students of their mandatory reporting obligations on their syllabus.

Sexual Misconduct and Pregnancy Reporting Obligation: If you choose to write, speak or otherwise disclose about having experienced sexual misconduct including sexual assault, non-consensual sexual contact, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual exploitation, sexual harassment or stalking, federal and state laws require that I, as a responsible employee, notify our campus Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator will contact you to inform you of your rights and options as a survivor and connect you with support resources, including possibilities for holding the person who harmed you accountable. If you do not want the Title IX Coordinator notified, instead of disclosing the experience to me, you can speak confidentially with our Director of Violence Prevention Education and Advocacy, Jennifer Bodnar. She can be reached at jbodnar@xula.edu or jbodnar@xula.edu or (504) 520-7503.

Additionally, the University has obligations under Title IX to provide certain support and modifications to people experiencing pregnancy or related conditions in order to ensure their equal access to XULA’s programs and activities. Therefore, if you disclose pregnancy or related conditions, I am mandated to report that information to the Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator will reach out to inform you of your rights, options and possible accommodations.