Criswell is committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming campus for all constituents of the College. In line with this commitment, the College does not tolerate sexual harassment in any form. This applies to all members of the College community, including trustees, faculty, staff, students, volunteers, vendors, and visitors. The College has developed a policy, procedures, and resources for addressing instances of sexual harassment, including sexual violence.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in educational programs and activities. Sexual harassment is a form of sex-based discrimination prohibited by Title IX.
Sexual harassment includes any actions or words that produce a hostile work or learning environment. Sexual harassment can take different forms, including:
Sexual violence is a form of sexual harassment which includes conduct that is criminal. There are many types of sexual violence, including but not limited to:
We have trained Title IX Coordinators and campus contacts who are available to help you if you experience or witness sexual harassment. Our Title IX Coordinators are responsible for:
We strongly encourage you to notify us if you experience or witness sexual harassment. Even if you are unsure that what you have experienced or witnessed constitutes sexual harassment, we encourage you to report it. To notify us, please contact the College’s Title IX coordinator or one of the designated campus contacts (listed below) who will put you in contact with our Title IX coordinator.
If you report sexual harassment, we promise you that:
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In the case of an emergency, contact 9-1-1 immediately.
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Valeri Knighten
vknighten@criswell.edu
214.818.1347
Wallace Library
Title IX Coordinator
Matthew Brittain
mbrittain@criswell.edu
214.818.1329
Campus Police
Brad Corder
Chief of Police
214.818.1333
Student Services
Luis Juárez
Vice President of Student Affairs & Communications, Dean of Students
214.818.1345
Counseling
Steve Hunter
Professor of Counseling & Psychology
214.818.1371
Human Resources
Martha Batts
Director of Human Resources
214.818.1317