Title IX Reporting and Confidentiality Policy
Consistent with its mission, MVNU seeks to assure that all community members learn and work in a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment. Federal law under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and, specifically, MVNU's Title IX policy prohibit gender- or sex-based discrimination including but not limited to pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions, harassment, and sexual misconduct within its community.
Any student who has experienced gender- or sex-based discrimination/harassment/misconduct may report the incident and their concerns. There are both confidential and non-confidential resources and reporting options. MVNU is legally obligated to respond to reports of sexual misconduct, and therefore cannot guarantee the confidentiality of a report, unless made to a confidential resource. On campus, the confidential resources are the Campus Counseling Center, Vice President for Spiritual Life and Church Relations, and the school Nurse. Instructors are required to report incidents of sexual misconduct to the MVNU Title IX Coordinator and thus cannot guarantee confidentiality. Instructors must provide the Title IX Coordinator with all relevant details, including the names of those involved in a reported incident. For more information about MVNU's policies, procedures, support resources, or reporting options, please contact MVNU's Office of Civil Rights.