Title IX

TITLE IX – Sexual Discrimination / Harassment / Misconduct / Assault

Schreiner University is committed to maintaining a learning environment that is free from inappropriate conduct based on gender. As required by Title IX, the University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities, and it encourages any student or employee who thinks that he or she has been subjected to sex discrimination, sexual harassment (including sexual violence) or sexual misconduct by another student, member of the faculty or staff, or campus visitor or contractor, to immediately report the incident to any of the individuals or offices listed below.

Where to Report

Students, employees, faculty, campus visitors and contractors may directly report incidents of sex discrimination, sexual harassment (including sexual violence) and sexual misconduct to any of the Title IX coordinators listed below.

Institutional Title IX Coordinator
Dr. Matt Goodwyn
Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs
(830) 792-7330
tmgoodwyn@schreiner.edu

Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Ms. Eryn Larson
Director of Human Resources
(830) 792-7375
erlarson@schreiner.edu

Referral Responsibility

Any member of the University community may report incidents of sex discrimination and sexual harassment to either the Office of the Dean of Students, the Director of Human Resource Services, or the Director of Campus Security. Where a supervisor, administrator or University official is concerned about the conduct of a particular University employee, but no specific complaint has been made, such concerns may be forwarded to the Office of the Dean of Students, the Director of Human Resource Services and the Director of Campus Security, as appropriate, for discussion and potential investigation. Refer also to Schreiner University’s Harassment in the Workplace Policy.

For immediate assistance, also consider contacting the Kerrville Rape Crisis Center at 830-257-2400, the University Campus Security office at Security Office 830-739-1111 (non- emergency), or 911 (emergency).

Students may also contact the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights to complain of sex discrimination or sexual harassment including sexual violence; see: http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/civilrights/complaints/

Students who wish to report confidentially the details of an incident of sexual harassment/misconduct may speak with the on-campus counselor or the campus minister.

Please refer to the complete Title IX Policy for more information.

Per the Texas Senate Bill 212, please see the listing of Title IX reports here:

Training

The Title IX Rule, that became effective August 14, 2020, provides in 34 CFR §106.45(b)(1)(iii), that a recipient must ensure that Title IX personnel (e.g., Title IX Coordinators, investigators, decision-makers, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process) receive training on:

  • Title IX’s definition of “sexual harassment;”
  • The scope of the school’s education program or activity;
  • How to conduct an investigation and grievance process;
  • How to serve impartially, including by avoiding prejudgment of the facts at issue; and
  • How to avoid conflicts of interest and bias.

It also mandates that decision-makers must receive training on:

  • Technology to be used at a live hearing;
  • Issues of relevance of questions and evidence, including when questions and evidence about a complainant’s sexual predisposition or prior sexual behavior are not relevant; and
  • Issues of relevance to create an investigative report that fairly summarizes relevant evidence.

Schreiner University personnel receive training on Title IX each year. The following documents training materials from our legal firm Husch Blackwell as well as training materials used for all employees and students on campus.

These materials are the exclusive property of Title IX Solutions, LLC. All rights reserved, ©2022. the publishing of these materials on this website is authorized by Title IX Solutions, LLC solely for use by this institution in compliance with Regulation 34 CFR §106.45(b)(10)(i)(D). No other use or dissemination by this institution or any third party is authorized without the prior written consent of Title IX Solutions, LLC.

The information and materials provided during this program were for educational purposes only and not intended to be legal advice. Attendees should seek independent legal advice concerning the issues presented.

Lactation Room

The lactation room is located in AC Schreiner 118. Directions to this location can be found on our Campus Map. To access this space, please call Cecila Barlow at 830-792-7314 or Campus Security at 830-739-1111.