Your Rights Under Title IX
The University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma is committed to creating and maintaining an environment for all students, faculty and staff which is free of objectionable and disrespectful conduct and communication. The university PROHIBITS gender discrimination in any form, including sexual harassment. All students, faculty and staff are required to comply with this policy.
GRIEVANCE PROCESS POOL
The USAO Grievance Process Pool is composed of trained USAO representatives and/or contracted trained individuals. Current USAO Grievance Process Pool Members are:
Mike Coponiti, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, VP Business & Finance
TRAINING MATERIALS
ATIXA Title IX Coordinator Level One Certification Course
ATIXA Title IX Coordinator Two Pressures, Politics, Sanctions, Minors and MOUs
ATIXA Title IX Hearing Officer & Decision-Maker Certification Course
ATIXA Civil Rights Investigator Level Two Training & Certification Course
COSA Title IX New Regulations Overview PowerPoint
U.S. Department of Education - Title IX
WHO TO CONTACT TO REPORT MISCONDUCT
University Title IX Coordinator
Angela Harris
Director of Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator
(405) 574-1350 (office)
aharris@usao.edu
Students
For Confidential Reporting Resources, contact:
Counseling Services
Student Center
1727 W. Alabama
Chickasha, OK 73018
(405) 574-1278 (office)
405-574-1220 (fax)
counseling@usao.edu
STUDENT RESOURCES
VAWA/Sexual Misconduct & Advocacy Resources
This guide is intended to help explain the USAO’ responsibility under Title IX and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
Additionally, this guide will:
- provide you with specific resources available both on and off campus
- provide you with details on available supportive measures
- educate you on your right to an Advisor and how they can assist you throughout the process
- inform you of policy definitions that describe prohibited conduct
- inform you of possible sanctions for policy violations
- provide you with common questions and answers asked by parties (Complainants and Respondents)
On Campus
USAO Security: (405) 222-8066
Angela Harris, Director of Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator: (405) 574-1350
Counseling Services: (405) 574-1326
Off Campus
Chickasha Police Department
- Emergency: 911
- Non-Emergency: (405) 222-6050
Grady Co. Sheriff’s Department: (405) 224-0984
Grady Memorial Hospital: (405) 224-2300
Grady Co. District Attorney’s Office: (405) 224-4770
Options Counseling: (405) 222-3018
Lighthouse Christian Guidance Center: (405) 222-8267
Byte & Associates: (405) 222-4786
Southwest Youth & Family Services: (405) 222-5437
Red Rock Behavioral Health Services: (405) 222-0622
Intervention & Crisis Advocacy Network - Crisis Line: (405) 222-1818
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 522-7233
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hotline: (800) 273-8255
Educational opportunities regarding sexual assault and its prevention are offered through the Student Services office. Programming will continue to be offered to the residence halls, athletic teams, as well as other interested groups.
Confidentiality shall be maintained to the greatest extent possible within the requirements of conducting reasonable investigations. Only those who have an immediate need to know may find out the identity of the parties.
It is illegal to retaliate against anyone who complains about sexual harassment or assists in a sexual harassment complaint. Retaliation, threats, or other forms of intimidation against any party involved will not be tolerated.