B.
by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common.
C.
by a person who is cohabitating with, or has cohabitated with, the victim as a spouse or intimate partner.
D.
by a person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction in which the crime of violence occurred.
E.
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 in which the crime of violence occurred.
Stalking: engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for their safety or the safety of others or suffer substantial emotional distress. For the purposes of this definition: A.
Course of conduct means two or more acts, including, but not limited to, acts in which the stalker directly, indirectly or through third parties, by any action, method, device or means, follows, monitors, observes, surveils, threatens or communicates to or about a person, or interferes with a person’s property.
B.
Reasonable person means a reasonable person under similar circumstances and with similar identities to the victim.
C.
Substantial emotional distress means significant mental suffering or anguish that may but does not necessarily require medical or other professional treatment or counseling.
The University’s Title IX coordinators have the responsibility for coordinating the University’s efforts related to investigation, resolution and implementation of support measures. Their responsibilities also include monitoring to stop, remediate and prevent discrimination, harassment and retaliation prohibited under our sexual misconduct and discrimination policy. They are available to discuss options, explain University policies and procedures and provide education on relevant issues concerning Title IX. The University of Montevallo Title IX coordinators are: Tony Miller, Jr. Title IX Coordinator Main Hall, lower level 205-665-6020 tmiller7@montevallo.edu titleix@montevallo.edu
Barbara Forrest Title IX Coordinator for Employees Will Lyman House, Station 6055 Montevallo, AL 35115 205-665-6055 forrestb@montevallo.edu
Dawn Makofski Deputy Title IX Coordinator Student Activity Center (SAC 205-665-6633 makofskidb@montevallo.edu
The Title IX coordinators monitor and evaluate campus efforts to meet the requirements of Title IX which prohibits all forms of sex discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal funding. In addition to coordinating the resolution of sex discrimination and sexual harassment issues, the Title IX coordinators assist in the creation and maintenance of a campus community committed to positive values of equal opportunity and fosters an environment free from harassment, discrimination, exploitation or intimidation. In carrying out these duties, the Title IX coordinators shall exercise discretion and may involve other University officials, including administrators from the Department of Athletics, Division of Enrollment and Student Affairs and University Police Department. Complaints or concerns about sexual harassment should be reported in accordance with the University’s policy on sexual misconduct. For detailed information regarding procedures for reporting sexual harassment, please contact the Title IX coordinators at titleix@montevallo.edu. The Title IX coordinators will exercise discretion as to the scope and nature of the investigation process. Retaliation for making a complaint or participating in any investigation under this policy is strictly prohibited and will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination for employees and expulsion for students. Everyone is encouraged to make reports through Maxient at www.montevallo.edu/umcares-and-maxient-reporting.
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