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Students should report any sex offense immediately to their Residence Director, Resident
Assistant, and University nurse or Campus Chaplain. Any evidence for the proof of a criminal
offense should be protected and reported to Campus Security. The student has the option to
notify proper law enforcement authorities to report sex crimes. Campus Security or other
University staff is always ready to help in the notification process if requested by the student.
The Counseling and Career Services, Health Services, and Campus Chaplain are available
for on-campus counseling and will refer, as requested or needed, to off-campus counseling.
Victims of sex offenses can be assured that all contact with University staff will be kept in
strict confidence.
REGISTRATION OF SEX OFFENDERS
The "Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act" is a federal law enacted on October 28, 2000 that
provides for the tracking of convicted, registered sex offenders enrolled as students at institutions
of higher education, or working or volunteering on campus.
This act amends the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 to clarify that nothing
in that Act may be construed to prohibit an educational institution from disclosing information
provided to the institution concerning registered sex offenders and requires the Secretary of
Education to take appropriate steps to notify educational institutions that disclosure of this
information is permitted.
Information about registered sex offenders may be found on the Texas Department of Public
Safety web page at: https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/DPS WEB/Sor/index.aspx
Every effort will be made to try and ease the trauma for the victims of sex offenses. Changes
in academic schedules and campus living arrangements will be made if requested by the victim
if these options are reasonably available. Judicial action as outlined in Council Fire will be
taken against those found in violation of sex offenses. The complainant and the accused are
entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during conduct procedures. Both the
complainant and the accused shall be informed of the outcome of any conduct action taken
by the University (in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct). Judicial action taken
regarding rape, acquaintance rape, or other forcible or non-forcible sex otTffenses can lead to
actions up to and including expulsion from the University.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
(Disclaimer: Generally, this policy' will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis. Ifchanges
occur students will be notified and copies ofthe changes will be distributed in a timely manner)
I. Sexual Harassment Policy
McMurry University prohibits sexual harassment. Sexual advances, requests for
sexual favors and other conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when:
a. Another employee's position, compensation, or career potential is altered in return for
sexual favors or in retaliation for not providing sexual favors.
b. Sexual proposals are made which imply that a student's response might affect academic
decisions.
c. Conduct is of such a nature that it creates an objectively hostile or abusive working or
learning environment.
Consensual amorous relationships are prohibited between a student (not one's spouse) and any
member of faculty or administrative staff who teaches, supervises, evaluates, or otherwise is in a
position to exercise direct power or authority over the student. Efforts by members of the faculty
or administrative staff to initiate these relationships is prohibited. In cases in doubt, advice
and counsel should be sought from the dean, department chair, or administrative supervisor.
Consensual amorous relationships between a student (not one's spouse) and any member of
the faculty or administrative staff who is not in a position to exercise direct power of authority
over that student (e.g., when the student is in different school or department) are in general
inappropriate. Any member of the faculty or administrative staff who engages in such a
relationship must accept responsibility for assuring that it does not result in a conflict of interest
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