Seeking Support
Prevention
Emergency and Counseling Hotline Telephone Numbers
Pregnancy and Parenting Accommodations
Current Title IX Trainings/Certifications
The University of Arizona Global Campus (“University” or “UAGC”) is committed to maintaining a safe and positive learning experience. When students experience acts of sexual violence or misconduct, their sense of safety and trust is violated. This can significantly interfere with their lives, including their educational goals.
Students are strongly encouraged to report all incidents that threaten the student’s continued wellbeing, safety, or security. University personnel will assist the student in notifying authorities, if requested. The University of Arizona Global Campus Title IX Nondiscrimination Policy has been developed to proactively create an environment in which incidents of sexual misconduct can be promptly and effectively responded to without further victimization, retaliation, and with possible remediation of its effects.
The University of Arizona Global Campus Notice of Title IX Nondiscrimination Policy
The University of Arizona Global Campus does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education program or activity, and the University is required by Title IX and PART 106 of title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. This requirement not to discriminate in the education program or activity extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be made to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the US Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both. The University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, misconduct, or sexual harassment, and how the University will respond, can be found in The University of Arizona Global Campus INTERIM PROCEDURES FOR FORMAL COMPLAINTS OF TITLE IX SEXUAL HARASSMENT.
The University of Arizona Global Campus is committed to creating and maintaining an environment free of discrimination. In support of this commitment, the University prohibits sex-based discrimination, including harassment and violence. A person affected by discrimination can seek confidential support or assistance, can request supportive measures, and can request formal disciplinary proceedings by the University.
An Overview of the Regulatory Drivers
Title IX is a federal law intended to protect people from discrimination based on gender or sex in all areas of education. For more information about Title IX, please visit the US Department of Justice Title IX Overview page.
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) is a federal law that requires colleges to disclose annual campus crime data, provide fire safety information and report incidents, issue safety alerts, provide security policy statements, and more. For more information about the Clery Act, please visit the US Department of Education page.
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a federal law aimed at ending violence against women and protecting victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. For more information about VAWA, please visit the US Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women.
Due to the online learning and community environment, the University of Arizona Global Campus is currently not required to uphold Clery mandates. However, UAGC continues to uphold portions of this regulation as a best practice to support our community members.
Seeking Support
Abusive sexual conduct by anyone is a threat to the entire University community. All students who believe another individual has personally violated them in a sexual manner should immediately report the incident to the Title IX Coordinator, Student Grievance Resolution Officer, University personnel, and/or to local police. Students are strongly encouraged to report all incidents that threaten the student’s continued wellbeing, safety, or security. University personnel will assist the student in notifying authorities, if requested.
Reporting sexual misconduct helps:
- Protect the victim and others from future harm.
- Apprehend the alleged assailant.
- Maintain future options regarding prosecution.
- Disciplinary action, criminal, and/or civil action against the perpetrator.
If you are raped or sexually assaulted:
- Go to a safe place. Think safety first.
- Preserve evidence. Do not bathe, shower, douche, change clothes or straighten up the crime scene.
- Contact someone who can help. The police, campus security, a friend, campus staff or faculty.
- Seek medical attention at a Hospital Emergency Room:
- to assess and treat any physical injuries.
- to determine the risk of sexually transmitted infections or pregnancy and to take appropriate measures.
- to collect evidence.
Key Contacts
Confidential support resources can be found on the emergency assistance page.
Title IX Coordinator for the University of Arizona Global Campus:
Leah Belsley
Access & Wellness Manager & Title IX Coordinator
P / 800.798.0584 X / 20705
E / [email protected]
M / 180 South Arizona Avenue, Suite #301 Chandler, AZ 85225
Response & Reporting
Whenever a report or complaint is filed, the University will inform of the options for action. Please see the The University of Arizona Global Campus INTERIM PROCEDURES FOR FORMAL COMPLAINTS OF TITLE IX SEXUAL HARASSMENT for more information. Regardless of whether a victim files a formal complaint or requests action, the institution may provide available supportive measures/accommodations, and will be confidential to the extent allowable under law and policy.
All student allegations of a violation of the Title IX Nondiscrimination Policy will be referred to the Title IX Coordinator of the University of Arizona Global Campus at / [email protected].
Confidentiality and Title IX
The University of Arizona Global Campus will keep confidential the identity of any individual who has made a report or complaint of sex discrimination, including any individual who has made a report or filed a formal complaint of sexual harassment, any complainant, any individual who has been reported to be the perpetrator of sex discrimination, any respondent, and any witness, except as may be permitted by the FERPA statute, FERPA regulations, as required by law, or to carry out the purposes of the University Title IX policy and procedures, including the conduct of any investigation, hearing, or judicial proceeding arising under it.
Confidentiality and the Clery Act
Important Note: Due to the online learning and community environment, the University of Arizona Global Campus is currently not required to uphold Clery mandates. However, UAGC continues to uphold portions of this regulation as a best practice to support our community members as denoted within this section.
The University will protect a Clery crime victim’s confidentiality, even if the victim does not specifically request confidentiality, where possible and in the following ways:
The victim’s personally identifying information will not be included in any publicly available record. Personally identifying information is defined in Section 40002(a) of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 as individually identifying information for or about an individual, including information likely to disclose the location of a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking, regardless of whether the information is encoded, encrypted, hashed or otherwise protected, including a first and last name; a home or other physical address; contact information (including a postal, e-mail or Internet protocol address, or telephone or facsimile number); a social security number, driver’s license number, passport number or student identification number; and any other information, including date of birth, racial or ethnic background, or religious affiliation that would serve to identify any individual.
In some cases, the University may need to disclose some information about a victim to a third party to provide necessary accommodations or protective measures. The University will inform victims before sharing personally identifying information that the institution believes is necessary to provide an accommodation or protective measure and will tell the victim what information will be shared, with whom it will be shared and why. University Title IX Coordinators and professional staff of the Office of Student Access and Wellness, through professional consultation and drawing upon specialized training and expertise, will determine what information about a victim should be disclosed, to whom this information will be disclosed, and will use only official University systems to transmit the information necessary to provide the accommodation or protective measure.
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Consent means cooperation in act or attitude pursuant to an exercise of free will and with knowledge of the nature of the act. A current or previous relationship shall not be sufficient to constitute consent. Submission under the influence of fear shall not constitute consent.
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Incapacitation is the physical and/or mental inability to make informed, rational judgments. States of incapacitation include, but are not limited to, unconsciousness, sleep and blackouts. Where alcohol or drugs are involved, incapacitation is defined with respect to how the alcohol or other drugs consumed affect a person’s decision-making capacity; awareness of consequences, and ability to make fully informed judgments. Being intoxicated by drugs or alcohol does not diminish one’s responsibilities to obtain consent. The factors to be considered when determining whether consent was given include whether the accused knew, or whether a reasonable person should have known, that the complainant was incapacitated.
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Sexual harassment means conduct on the basis of sex that satisfies one or more of the following:
(1) An employee of the recipient conditioning the provision of an aid, benefit, or service of the recipient on an individual's participation in unwelcome sexual conduct;
(2) Unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to the recipient's education program or activity; or
(3) “Sexual assault” as defined in 20 U.S.C. 1092(f)(6)(A)(v), “dating violence” as defined in 34 U.S.C. 12291(a)(10), “domestic violence” as defined in 34 U.S.C. 12291(a)(8), or “stalking” as defined in 34 U.S.C. 12291(a)(30). See below.
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The term ‘‘sexual assault’’ means an offense classified as a forcible or nonforcible sex offense under the uniform crime reporting system of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Office on Violence Against Women states the term “sexual assault” means any nonconsensual sexual act proscribed by Federal, tribal, or State law, including when the victim lacks capacity to consent.
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The term ‘‘dating violence’’ means violence committed by a person— A. who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim; and B. where the existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of the following factors: i. The length of the relationship. ii. The type of relationship. iii. The frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship.
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The term “domestic violence” includes felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence committed by a current or former spouse or intimate partner of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse or intimate partner, by a person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction receiving grant monies, or by any other person against an adult or youth victim who is protected from that person’s acts under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction.
Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner. Domestic violence can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, psychological, or technological actions or threats of actions or other patterns of coercive behavior that influence another person within an intimate partner relationship. This includes any behaviors that intimidate, manipulate, humiliate, isolate, frighten, terrorize, coerce, threaten, blame, hurt, injure, or wound someone. Examples of abusive behavior include:
Physical Abuse: Hitting, slapping, shoving, grabbing, pinching, biting, hair pulling, etc. are types of physical abuse. This type of abuse also includes denying a partner medical care or forcing alcohol and/or drug use upon him or her.
Sexual Abuse: Coercing or attempting to coerce any sexual contact or behavior without consent. Sexual abuse includes, but is certainly not limited to, marital rape, attacks on sexual parts of the body, forcing sex after physical violence has occurred, or treating one in a sexually demeaning manner.
Emotional Abuse: Undermining an individual's sense of self-worth and/or self-esteem is abusive. This may include, but is not limited to constant criticism, diminishing one's abilities, name-calling, or damaging one's relationship with his or her children.
Economic Abuse: Controlling or restraining a person’s ability to acquire, use, or maintain economic resources to which they are entitled. This includes using coercion, fraud, or manipulation to restrict a person’s access to money, assets, credit, or financial information; unfairly using a person’s personal economic resources, including money, assets, and credit, or exerting undue influence over a person’s financial and economic behavior or decisions, including forcing default on joint or other financial obligations, exploiting powers of attorney, guardianship, or conservatorship, or failing or neglecting to act in the best interests of a person to whom one has a fiduciary duty.
Psychological Abuse: Elements of psychological abuse include - but are not limited to - causing fear by intimidation; threatening physical harm to self, partner, children, or partner's family or friends; destruction of pets and property; and forcing isolation from family, friends, or school and/or work.
Technological Abuse: An act or pattern of behavior that is intended to harm, threaten, control, stalk, harass, impersonate, exploit, extort, or monitor another person that occurs using any form of technology, including but not limited to: internet enabled devices, online spaces and platforms, computers, mobile devices, cameras and imaging programs, apps, location tracking devices, or communication technologies, or any other emerging technologies.
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The term ‘‘stalking’’ means engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to— A. fear for his or her safety or the safety of others; or B. suffer substantial emotional distress.
Prevention
Stepping in / Taking action - Bystander intervention keeps the community safe:
- Support and demonstrate healthy behaviors in your community: communication, respect and consent.
- Look for signs that someone is disrespectful of other’s boundaries before an assault occurs: coercive, pressuring or aggressive behaviors are examples.
- Speak up about acceptable and unacceptable behavior, take action to prevent violence, and report it when it does occur.
- If something doesn’t feel right, say something and intervene.
- Use the “three D’s” as a guide:
- Direct: Assess whether it is safe to intervene.
- Delegate: Call for help.
- Distract: Make some noise after you’ve sent for help.
Sexual Violence Prevention Strategies
Sexual violence cannot always be prevented, but there are ways to protect yourself, and lower your risk of sexual violence. Check out these tips, courtesy of RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network):
Avoiding dangerous situations
- Be aware of your surroundings. Knowing where and who is around you can assist you in avoiding a dangerous situation.
- Try to avoid isolated areas. It is difficult to seek help when there is no one around you.
- Walk with a purpose. Even if you do not know where you are heading, act as if you do.
- Trust your instincts. If a location or a situation feels uncomfortable or unsafe, leave.
Getting out of an uncomfortable situation
- Be true to yourself. Don't feel obligated to do anything you don't want to do. Do what feels right to you and what you are comfortable with.
- Lie. If you don’t want to hurt the person’s feelings it is better to lie and make up a reason to leave than to stay and be uncomfortable, scared, or worse.
- Try to think of an escape route. How would you try to get out of the room? Where are the doors? Windows? Are there people around who might be able to help you? Is there an emergency phone nearby?
- If you and/or the other person have been drinking, say that you would rather wait until you both have your full judgment before doing anything you may regret later.
Additional Resources
The National Domestic Violence Hotline has trained advocates who are available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE and online.rainn.org) in partnership with more than 1,100 local rape crisis centers across the country, and also operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense.
Emergency Resources
Emergency (police, fire, and rescue):
Always dial 911 for life-threatening emergencies
24 Hour National Suicide Prevention Lifeline / Mental Health Crisis Lifeline
800.273.TALK (8255)
TTY Line: 800.799.4889
Pregnancy and Parenting Accommodations
The University of Arizona Global Campus is committed to creating and maintaining a community where all individuals enjoy freedom from discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of sex, as mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Sex discrimination, which can include discrimination based on pregnancy, marital status, or parental status, is prohibited and illegal in admissions, educational programs and activities, hiring, leave policies, employment policies, and health insurance coverage. The University has established a policy and procedures for ensuring the protection and equal treatment of pregnant persons, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and new parents.
While the online learning environment mitigates many impacts that pregnant or parenting students may experience, reasonable accommodations are available. This policy applies to all aspects of the University program, including admissions, educational programs and activities.
Pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions include (but are not limited to) pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, conditions arising in connection with pregnancy, and recovery from any of these conditions, in accordance with federal law.
Pregnant student/Birth-parent refers to the student who is or was pregnant. This policy and its pregnancy-related protections apply to all pregnant persons regardless of gender identity or expression.
The University of Arizona Global Campus and its faculty, staff, and other employees shall not require a student to limit their studies due to pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions. The benefits and services provided to students affected by pregnancy shall be no less than those provided to students with temporary medical conditions. Students with pregnancy-related disabilities, like any other student with a disability, are entitled to reasonable accommodation so they will not be disadvantaged in their courses of study or research, and may seek assistance from the Office of Student Access and Wellness.
Title IX Trainings/Certifications
Training
The University will ensure that Title IX Coordinator(s), investigators, hearing officer(s), hearing chair and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process, receive training on the definition of sexual harassment, the scope of the recipient’s education program or activity, how to conduct an investigation and grievance process including hearings, appeals, and informal resolution processes, as applicable, and how to serve impartially, including by avoiding prejudgment of the facts at issue, conflicts of interest, and bias. The University’s process requires an objective evaluation of all relevant evidence—including both inculpatory and exculpatory evidence—and provides that credibility determinations may not be based on a person's status as a complainant, respondent, or witness. Materials used to train Title IX Coordinators, investigators, hearing officer(s), hearing chair, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process are available at https://www.uagc.edu/student-experience/community-safety-support.
OCR Webinar: Title IX Regulations Addressing Sexual Harassment
Spring 2020 Trainees – Title IX Coordinator
Hearing Officer Training
Summer 2020 Trainees – Director of Student Affairs, Student Care Manager, Student Rights and Responsibilities Manager
Investigator Training
Summer 2020 Trainees – Student Dispute Resolution Manager, Student Dispute Resolution Specialist, Human Resources Manager
ATIXA Webinar: SPOO or Not SPOO? That is the Question
Winter 2020 Trainees- Title IX Coordinator, Student Conduct Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Student Care Manager, Student Rights and Responsibilities Manager
20 Minutes to Trained: Intimate Partner Violence
Winter 2021 Trainees – Title IX Coordinator and Title IX Committee Members
ATIXA Webinar: Bullying and Cyber Bullying
Summer 2021 Trainees - Title IX Coordinator, Student Conduct Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Student Care Manager, Student Rights and Responsibilities Manager
Grand River Solutions: Title IX & Bias Series, Utilizing Assessments to Identify and Reduce Bias
Summer 2021 Trainee - Title IX Coordinator
Grand River Solutions: Title IX & Bias Series, Reducing Bias in Investigations
Fall 2021 Trainees - Title IX Coordinator, Student Rights and Responsibilities Manager, Student Dispute Resolution Specialist
Grand River Solutions: Title IX & Bias Series, Reducing Bias in Sanctioning
Winter 2021 Trainees - Title IX Coordinator, Student Conduct Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Civil Rights Investigator
Winter 2021 Trainee - Student Dispute Resolution Specialist
Title IX Updated Policy training – Fall 2020
All Title IX committee members
Annual Title IX Committee Training Part 1, Regulatory Update
Winter 2021 Trainees - Title IX Committee Members
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Webinar
Spring 2022 Trainee - Student Access & Wellness Manager, Title IX Coordinator
Title IX Coordinator Four: Advocacy, Prevention, and Trauma
Summer 2022 Trainee - Student Access & Wellness Manager, Title IX Coordinator
Hearing Committee Training
Fall/Winter 2022 Trainees - VP Student Affairs, Student Care Manager, Student Rights and Responsibilities Manager
Appeal Training
Fall/Winter 2022 Trainee - Chief Operating Officer
Investigator Training Annual Training and Process Review
Winter 2022 Trainees - Associate Director, Student Dispute Resolution Center, Resolution Center Tech & Operations Analyst
Annual Title IX Committee Training Part 2, P&P Review, Recognizing Bias , Removing Prejudgment and Conflicts of Interest
Winter 2022 Trainees- Title IX Committee Members
Investigation Skills and Report Writing for Higher Education
Winter 2023
Title IX Coordinator Foundations: Sex-Based Harassment for Higher Education
Summer 2024
Investigating Sex/Gender Discrimination & Disparate Treatment
Fall 2024