About the Policy

Western Michigan University strives to cultivate a healthy and diverse community that recognizes the value of each individual and helps foster safety, civility and respect for all people.

Who the policy affects

Members of the University community, including current and prospective students, faculty, staff, administrators, Board members, consultants, vendors, others engaged to do business with the University, guests and visitors have the right to be free from sexual harassment and violence and all other forms of prohibited conduct described in the policy.

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What the policy prohibits

The policy prohibits a broad continuum of behaviors, many of which constitute a form of sex discrimination and are prohibited by federal and state law. Specific forms of prohibited conduct under this policy include: sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, stalking, dating violence, domestic violence and retaliation.

Reporting violations of the policy

Members of the University community are encouraged to report information regarding those covered behaviors directly to the Title IX Coordinator. When an allegation of prohibited conduct is brought to the attention of the Title IX Coordinator or a mandated reporter, the University will take prompt action in response to the report. Individuals who are found responsible under this policy may face sanctions up to and including expulsion from the University (if a student) and/or termination of employment (if an employee).

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Read the full policy in its entirety.

Title IX Required Training for Policy Implementers

Any person working on the resolution of a Title IX complaint receives training as prescribed by the Department of Education Title IX Final Rule § 106.45(b)(1)(iii) & § 106.45(b)(10)(i)(D).
 

Training on Title IX Regulations, July 27, 2020
Attendees: Felicia Crawford, Tammy Miller, Adam Wall, Evelyn Winfield-Thomas (Institutional Equity)
Presenter:  Rebecca Veidlinger (External Consultant)

Hearing and Investigation Process Training, February 11, 2021
Attendees:  Jane Baas, Adam Wall, Evelyn Winfield-Thomas(Institutional Equity). Tammy Miller(Institutional Equity) was trained separately on April 9,2021.
Presenter:  Felicia Crawford (Institutional Equity)

Intermediate Interviewing Techniques & Strategies for Higher Education, January 30-31, 2025
Presenter:  Dr. Amelia Barbadoro, Mikiba Morehead (ATIXA)
Attendees: Megan Larson

Coordinated Response Team Training, October 29, 2021
Attendee: Victoria Hastings (Public Safety). Presenter: Felicia Crawford (Institutional Equity)

Hearing Advisor Training
November 2, 2021 Attendees: Pamela Wadsworth (Bronson School of Nursing), Kimberly Carroll (YWCA Campus Advocate)

February 3, 2022 Attendees: Tiffany Lee (School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs), Kelly Snow (Asst Hall Director)
Presenter:  Felicia Crawford (Institutional Equity)

March 30, 2022 Attendees: Jaime Rohr (Bronson School of Nursing), Mya White (YWCA Campus Advocate)
Presenter:  Felicia Crawford (Institutional Equity)

January 10, 2024 Attendees: Ashley Chlebek (YWCA), AÏta Wellington (YWCA), Catherine Villanueva (YWCA), Katy Reed (YWCA), Patrice Lewis (YWCA), Veronica Barajas (YWCA)
Presenter:  Felicia Crawford (Institutional Equity)

Appeals Committee Training, November 8, 2021
Attendees:  Diane Anderson (VPSA), Barry Olson (Office of VPSA), Steve Palmer (Residence Life)
Presenter:  Felicia Crawford (Institutional Equity)

Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Administrator Overview

November 11, 2021 Attendees: Jen Bott (Provost), Chris Cheatham (Office of the Provost)

November 8, 2022 Attendees: Michelle Brown (Office of VPSA), David DeThorne (Academic Labor Relations), Charles Cotton (Enrollment Management), Daren D Fox (Office of VPSA), Keith A Hahn (General Counsel), Warren Hills (Human Resources), Andrea Mellendorf (Office of Student Conduct), Reetha Raveendran (Office of VPSA), Kahler B Schuemann (Office of the President), Keanah Smith (WMU Athletics)
Presenter:  Felicia Crawford (Institutional Equity)

Title IX Committee Training, February 17, 2022
Attendees:  Kailyn Alderman (Student Representative), Nicole Allbee (Office of Student Conduct), Brian Bauer (Intercollegiate Athletics), Hayden Falkiewicz (Student Representative), Susan Freeman (Gender and Women Studies), Victoria Hastings (Public Safety), Trisha Priest (Human Resources), Danielle Snow (Health Promotion and Education), Jessica Swartz (Office of General Counsel), Pamela Wadsworth (Bronson School of Nursing).
Presenter:  Felicia Crawford (Institutional Equity)

Hearing Officer and Decision-Maker Certification, (2-Day training) October 17-18, 2022
Attendees:  Felicia Crawford
Presenter: ATIXA

Equitable Remedies Within Civil Rights Grievances, (ATIXA 20-minute training video) July 7, 2023
Attendees:  Felicia Crawford
Presenter: ATIXA

Informal Resolution, (ATIXA 20-minute training video) July 21, 2023
Attendees:  Felicia Crawford
Presenter: ATIXA

Title IX Coordinator Foundations Level I: Sexual Harassment Foundations for Higher Education, March 3 and 4, 2025
Attendees:  Valaree Kyser (Institutional Equity)
Presenter:  ATIXA

Hearing Advisor and Appeal Training, May 13, 2025
Attendees:  Nick Gauthier (Fine Arts), Valaree Kyser (Institutional Equity), Paula Eckert (Management), Destiny Wallace (School of Music), LaTonja Wilson (College of Aviation)
Presenter:  Felicia Crawford (Institutional Equity)

Hearing Advisor and Appeal Training, May 22, 2025
Attendees:  Joanne Beverage (Graduate College), Michele Cole (Risk Management), Dr. Danyelle Gregory (Office of Diversity & Inclusion), Eva Hughes (Student Engagement), Valaree Kyser (Institutional Equity), Beth Joy Northuis (University Recreation), Chris Sligh (Student Engagement), Lynnae Stankus (Student Transitions) 
Presenter:  Felicia Crawford (Institutional Equity)

Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Administrator Overview, June 12, 2025
Attendees:  Matthew Mingus (Academic Labor Relations)
Presenter:  Felicia Crawford (Institutional Equity)

Civil Rights Investigator Training: Enhancing Skills in Addressing Non-Title IX Discrimination Complaints, September 30, 2025
Attendees:  Valaree Kyser (Institutional Equity)
Presenter:  Elizabeth Samples and Anne Cartwright (Husch Blackwell)

Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Administrator Overview for Human Resources, February 11, 2026
Attendees: Roxanne Buhl(Human Resources), Kimberly Carroll(Institutional Equity), Gretta Clay(Human Resources), Karie Dailey(Human Resources), Kurt Graham(Human Resources, Valaree Kyser (Institutional Equity), Maria Mata (Institutional Equity), Katina Mayes(Human Resources), Amy Moran(Human Resources), Trisha Priest(Human Resources), Adam Wall (Institutional Equity)
Presenter:  Felicia Crawford (Institutional Equity)