Students have the right to live and learn in an
environment of peace and acceptance. Harassment jeopardizes the health and welfare of the
College community, undermining our trust in one another and our ability to live harmoniously.
Higher education should not be a reflection of
the larger society where, sadly, we are often reminded of the hate and prejudice that exists
in our world. Rather, higher education should be a community that models the best in our
culture and fosters behaviors that encourage understanding and peace and honors humanity.
We are the fortunate ones, having been
blessed with the resources and opportunity to get a good education. Those of us here today
will be in a position in the future to make ours a better world and we should not tolerate
today behaviors that threaten that responsibility.
Jacquelyn Condon
Vice President for Student Life
and Dean of Students
STEPS TO TAKE
IF YOU HAVE BEEN HARASSED:
1. From 8:00 am to 4:30
pm if
a member of the Monmouth College community encounters harassment he/she should contact the
Office of Student Affairs at extension 309-457-2113. The Office will make an assessment of the
situation.
2.
Between 4:30 pm and 7:00 pm call the College Emergency Phone at
309-337-5713.
3. After
7:00
pm call extension
309-457-2345 or just dial "0" to contact security,
or call security directly at 309-337-5708.
4. The Security Officer will
contact the appropriate College officials and compile an incident report.
5. Students can also contact
their Hall Directors, Head Residents, and Resident Assistants to file a report. Residence
Hall staff will also write an incident report which will be submitted to the Office of
Student Affairs for action.
6. Upon receiving a report the
Office of Student Affairs will start an investigation immediately. When appropriate,
disciplinary charges will be filed.
7. Monmouth Police Department
will also be notified. The College will assist the Monmouth Police Department in its
investigation. Where appropriate, criminal charges will be filed.
8. If a student who has been
harassed is not sure he/she wants to file a formal harassment complaint, but feels the need
for emotional support, and someone to talk to and sort things out, he/she can call the
following individuals at the "Friends Hotline." The volunteers can assist with emotional
support and assist the student in making important decisions regarding the well being of the
student. |
