Title IX
Title IX Response and COVID-19
The Title IX office continues to be available to the campus communities at all sites, alumni and guests of The College of St. Scholastica. The online reporting option feature is available, and the Title IX Coordinator is available to meet with individuals on campus following the Center for Disease Control and the Minnesota Department of Health safe practice guidelines. All processes within the Title IX process (Process A) can be conducted virtually or in person as needed and attended to promptly. The College of St. Scholastica strongly encourages victims of sexual and gender based violence (sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking and other sexual misconduct) to reach out to the Title IX office to seek resources and support.
Amnesty: The College of St. Scholastica cares deeply for the welfare of our students and employees. During COVID times, the College will not discipline individuals/victims for COVID safety-related violations (such as COVID-related guest policies, masking expectations, or physical distancing violations) who report sexual misconduct when that sexual misconduct report is made in good faith.
What is Title IX?
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that provides that: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.”
The College of St. Scholastica is committed to ensuring a safe and nondiscriminatory environment that is free from sex discrimination (including discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression) and sexual misconduct (including sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking). This commitment applies to admissions, employment, students’ access to and participation in College programs and activities.
Persons Who Believe They Have Experienced Sexual Misconduct
Persons who believe they have experienced sexual misconduct have multiple options for reporting and receiving support both on and off campus.
If you are unsure about reporting or the implications of the different ways of reporting sexual assault or other forms of sexual or gender-based discrimination you may speak with a member of the GEVA Team. GEVAs can help you clarify your option and decide if you want to report to the College. GEVAs provide information and support resources as semi-confidential resources for students, staff and faculty.
College Reporting Options
IMPORTANT: Reporting DOES NOT begin a complaint process and investigation unless there is a pattern or matter of public safety.
Students may choose to report anonymously.
Direct Report to the Following
Title IX Coordinator or Deputies Title IX Coordinators:
Kelly Durick Eder, Title IX Coordinator, titleix@css.edu; 218-625-4444; 218-723-5961; Burns Wellness Commons, Room BWC234
Stacy Deadrick, Title IX Deputy, sdeadric@css.edu; 218-723-6299; Burns Wellness Center, Room 258
Michelle Ruzat Klee, Title IX Deputy, mruszatklee@css.edu; 218-733-2227; Tower Hall, Room 2128
Report to Dean of Students
Megan Perry-Spears, Dean of Students, mperryspears@css.edu; 218-723-6029; Tower Hall, Room 2126
Report to Human Resources
Terri Van Reese, Interim Human Resource Executive, tvanreese@css.edu; 218-723-6123; Tower Hall, Room 2100
Report to Police or Campus Security
Dial 911 to call the police and begin the process of a police report;
Dial 218-723-6175 to reach CSS Campus Security; or
Chuck Levings, clevings@css.edu; 218-723-6175; Science, Room 3212
Contact Us
Kelly Durick Eder
Title IX Coordinator
BWC, Room 234
Duluth Campus
218-625-4444
218-723-5961
titleix@css.edu
Michelle Ruszat Klee
Title IX Deputy
Tower Hall, Room 2128
Duluth Campus
218-733-2227
mruszatklee@css.edu
Stacy Deadrick
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics
218-723-6299
sdeadric@css.edu
Reporting Options
Equal Opportunity and NonDiscrimination Online Report Form (Title IX)
In-person or by phone/zoom with Title IX Coordinator (218-625-4444) or Deputy Coordinator (218-723-6299)
Supportive measures
The Title IX Coordinator or Deputies can work with individuals who are involved in a report of sexual misconduct violation to ensure they are safe and able to fully participate in classes, activities and the residential experience. These are called supportive measures. Individuals who are accused of violating the policy may also be entitled to supportive measures. Supportive measures may be issued even if a report does not go forward as a formal grievance.
Common supportive measures include but are not limited to:
- No contact directives between parties-contact between the victim and accused is prohibited
- Absence considerations
- Course adjustments
- Alternative housing arrangements
- Adjustments to a student or employee’s job responsibilities or work hours
- Assistance to connect with community resources
- Supportive measure requests must be reasonable and are determined on a case-by-case basis. No accommodations shall alter the fundamental outcomes of the course, program or activity.
- The Title IX Coordinator will work with departments and programs on campus to ensure timely implementation of the supportive measures
Nondiscrimination Statement
The College of St. Scholastica is committed to fostering an environment of mutual respect among its students, staff and faculty, as well as others who participate in the college’s programs and activities. As part of this commitment, the college seeks to protect the rights of all members of the college community and any other persons participating in college programs or having dealings with the college, and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of gender/sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, race, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance or any other category protected by law (“protected class status”).
For further information, please contact the College’s Title IX Coordinator:
Kelly Durick Eder, Interim Title IX Coordinator, titleix@css.edu; 218-625-4444; 218-723-5961; Burns Wellness Commons, Room BWC234
More information about the Title IX office and reporting is in Sections II and IX of the Sexual Misconduct Policy in the Student Handbook.
Title IX Administrative Team Training
2021 Trainings
34CFR Part 106.45(b)(10) of the 2021 Title IX Regulations that mandates the public sharing of materials for training Title IX team members. The following trainings and dates are included:
- Title IX and Athletics
October 14, 2021 -
Consent Workshop through ATIXA
September 30, 2021 - Civil Rights Investigator Training
September 2021 - Civil Rights Decision-Maker training
September 2021 - Comprehensive Strategies for Title IX Coordinators and Certification
August 19-20, 2021 - Title IX Coordinator Training through Academic Impressions
August 19 – 20 - Administrative Team Training
August 10, 2021
Cabinet
Decision-Makers
Investigators - Hearing Chair Training
June 2021 - Hearing Officer and Decision-Maker Training
March 2021
2020 Trainings
34CFR Part 106.45(b)(10) of the 2020 Title IX Regulations that mandates the public sharing of materials for training Title IX team members. The following trainings and dates are included:
- Decision-Maker Training
December 2020 - Hearing Chair Training
December 16-17, 2020 - Hearing Advisor Training
December 5, 2020 - Civil Rights Investigator Training
Association for Title IX Administrators: Aug. 10-11, 2020
Level One: September 14, 21, 28, 2020 - Level One: November 2020
- Title IX Coordinator Training
September 2020 - ATIXA Conference
October 6- 7, 2020
2020 Regulations Requirement: Posting of Training Materials - Former Title IX Coordinators and Administrators Panel: The Convergence of Compliance and Moral Courage
- The Intersection of Title IX and BIT
- Early Lessons: What We Have Learned Implementing the 2020 Title IX Regulations
- Science Based Investigative Interviewing, The Neurobiology of Trauma and Sexual Assault Investigations
- Hearing Officer Training
TrainED Solutions Inc.: Aug. 11, 2020
Confidentiality
2The College will maintain as confidential to the extent that maintaining such confidentiality would affect the ability of the College to provide the supportive measures. Any concern about a violation of a supportive measure or confidentiality should be reported to the College’s Title IX Coordinator:
Kelly Durick Eder, Interim Title IX Coordinator, titleix@css.edu; 218-625-4444; 218-723-5961; Burns Wellness Commons, Room BWC234