Albion College Sexual Assault Reference Guide 2004-2005

Emergency Numbers:

Sexual Assault Services (SAS) Hotline:      #9876  (on campus-must push #)

                                                          or: 1-888-383-2192 (on campus-must use PIN)

Campus Safety:                            1234 or 0911
Counseling Services:                  0236 or 1234 (after hours)
Sexual Assault Counselors:*

                                            Trisha Franzen.............0535, 629-5618
                                            Jake Weber ...................................0731
                                            Bille Wickre.........................0373, 0246

* all counselors provide confidential services

Important Facts:

• A medical exam is very important, to ensure that you are not injured and have not contracted an STD.
• The sooner you talk to a support person, the sooner you will recover from an assault.
• The SAS counselors will listen and support you, explain all of your options in detail, and assist you at the hospital or in making a report, etc.
• Remember: The assault was not your fault. Also: What to do is always your choice.
• The best way to help a friend who was assaulted is to listen, believe her/him, and don’t judge.

On-campus Confidential Resources:

•  Director of Student Health Services, Cindy Magness…………………….….0220
•  Director of Campus Safety, Ken Snyder…………………………………….…….0255
•  Counseling Services……………………………………………………………….….…..0236
• Director of the AHS Women’s Center, Rachel Crutchfield……………....…0586
• College Chaplain, Rev. Daniel McQuown……………………………………..…..0437

Physical Check-up:

• If you call the SAS Hotline within 96 hours of an assault, you can have a free physical exam by a specially trained, female Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE).
• You may receive services at any time through Student Health Services.

Confidential & Free Counseling:

• Albion College urges all victims of sexual assault to seek counseling.
           ●  Counseling Services……………………………………………………………..0236
           ●  SAS Calhoun County (in Battle Creek)……………….….1-888-383-2192

Reporting Options:

• A report can be anonymous; it is not the same as filing a formal complaint.
• Ken Snyder, Campus Safety Director, can explain your options—formal, informal, and confidential— to you. He will arrange to meet you wherever you are comfortable.
• Preserving evidence (from your clothing or your physical) is important if you decide to make a complaint.
• You can also report the assault to the Albion Department of Public Safety--call 629-3933.

The College Sexual Assault Policy is located in the Student Handbook, pp. 122—129.

Albion College Sexual Harassment Reference Guide 2004-2005

Sexual Harassment

Definition:

Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature which is unwelcome. Sexual conduct which creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment also can constitute harassment.

For Further Information:

Information concerning sexual harassment is available from:

2004-05 Sexual Harassment Conferees:

• Ian MacInnes, English.................................0259
• Karen Hiatt, Kellogg Center.................................0336
• Pamela Schuler, Alumni/Family Relations..................0435
   
• the Anna Howard Shaw Women’s Center
• the Office of Human Resources
• the Office of Vice President for Academic Affairs the Office of Vice President for Student Affairs

Conferees:

The role of the conferee is to act as an advisor to any student, staff or faculty member who feels s/he is a victim of sexual harassment. They can:

• advise you about available options, including potential consequences
• assist to informally resolve a complaint
• assist in filing a formal complaint

For Confidential Consultation:
Any student may also seek free and private consultation from any of the following Campus  Resources:

• the Counseling Center……………………………………………………………………0236
• the Director of Campus Safety, Ken Snyder………………………………….…0255
• the Director of the AHS Women’s Center, Rachel Crutchfield……….…..0586
• the Director of Health Services, Cindy Magness………………………………0220
• the College Chaplain, Dan McQuown………………………………………………0492

The College Sexual Harassment Policy is in the Student Handbook, pp. 130—137.