WHO TO CONTACT:

If you feel that you or someone you know has experienced discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on protected class in a university program or activity or that there has been a violation of the Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy, please contact:

  • Brian Evans, AVP of HR at the Office Location is in Human Resources (1300 University Ave)
  • You may also contact the Civil Rights Enforcement Division (additional information can be found within the first few pages in the university Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Retaliation Policy. 

SUPPORT IS ORGANIZED BELOW BY POPULATION:

SUPPORT FOR ALL MEMBERS OF CAMPUS and participants:

GENERAL PUBLIC SUPPORT LIST for a variety of populations (some resources are not confidential) 
CONFIDENTIAL campus RESOURCE AND SUPPORT for everyone

  • Ordained clergy when information is disclosed to the clergy person in their professional capacity. (931-598-1274, All Saints Chapel).

OTHER CAMPUS RESOURCES FOR REPORTING AND SUPPORT FOR EVERYONE (not all are confidential):

  • Southern Tennessee Regional Health System (Sewanee Hospital 931.598.5691 or Winchester Hospital 931.967.8200). While reporting to a healthcare professional is confidential, the medical staff is obligated to notify law enforcement when injuries are life threatening or if injuries result from the use of a weapon (T.C.A. § 38-1-101)

  • Call 911 (emergency) or the Sewanee Police Department at 1111 (non-emergency) for support from law enforcement.

  • You can also use extension 1111 to be routed to a professional staff member who can contact the Dean On Call after normal business hours. 

UNIVERSITY NO-CONTACT AND PROTECTIVE ORDERS - FOR EVERYONE

[CLICK HERE] if you believe you need to request a Mutual No Contact Order.

A Mutual No-Contact Order is issued by the University and directs parties, generally the complainant and respondent(s), to refrain from having in-person or electronic contact with each other, directly or through proxies. A University-issued No-Contact Order is enforceable through the University’s conduct processes. A University Mutual No-Contact Order is not the same as an Order of Protection/Protective Order, which must be obtained through the court system and is enforceable by law enforcement and the court. 

If an involved individual represents an ongoing threat to the health or safety of a complainant of sex discrimination, it may be possible for the complainant to obtain a court-ordered emergency or preliminary protective order. These orders are temporary, and they may be issued if the judge believes that there is an immediate threat to health or safety. Later, after a full hearing, the court may agree to issue a “permanent” protective order in appropriate cases. Protective orders are separate and distinct from University-issued no-contact orders. Protective orders may be obtained only from a court of law, and their violation may result in criminal charges. A student or employee who wishes to seek a protective order should contact the Sewanee Police Department. 

*See the end of this page for reporting violations or concerns with support measures.

SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS (some resources are not confidential):

Additional Support options for students are listed below:
student PEER SUPPORT & PEER EDUCATORS
Confidential Resources for Reporting and Support for students:

      • University Wellness Center at 931.598.1270, Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (medical and counseling services are available for undergraduate students). Note that the office is closed during the noon hour for lunch. After-Hours Emergency Mental Health Services Call 931.598.1700

        AFTER HOURS RESOURCES:

        See the Crisis Services and ProtoCall for Sewanee pages

        • Counseling and Psychological services is open to all full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate students Monday through Friday, during business hours of 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
        • School of Theology students seeking access to counseling and psychological care services can contact the Office of Community Life at the School of Theology. School of Letters students seeking access to counseling and psychological care services can contact University Healthy Services for appropriate referrals.

 SUPPORT FOR EMPLOYEEs:

  • For information related to Human Resources and various items that are specific to employees, [CLICK HERE]
Employee resources for counseling and support services:

As a University Employee, you may have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as one of your benefits. If you are unsure if you are an eligible employee, please contact Human Resources as 931-598-1382 or see the Staff Handbook.

Available resources under the EAP include, but are not limited to:

  • Confidential Emotional Support
  • Work-Life Solutions
  • Legal Guidance
  • Financial Resources
  • Online Support Help for New Parents
  • Free Online Will Preparation
  • Digital behavioral health tools

Contact New Directions anytime! No-cost, confidential solutions to life's challenges:

  • Call: 800.624.5544
  • App: Search for New Directions EAP,  code word is "Sewanee"

Support/Information Regarding Pregnancy

SUPPORT FOR PARTICIPANTS (NON-STUDENTs/NON-EMPLOYEE):

  • Some of the options listed above may only be available to you if you are a current student or employee; however, you might need resources if you are not an enrolled student or active employee.
  • If you are a non-student or non-employee who is attempting to participate in a university sponsored program or activity such as applying for a job opening, admission to the university, or attending a summer camp or conference, then it may be important to contact the HR Office (hr@sewanee.edu) to discuss what support options are available to you. 

OTHEr HELPFUL ITEMS TO NOTE:

Requesting University Support Measures

Participants, students, and employees seeking support measures should speak with the Human Resource Office. Individuals also have the option of speaking to the Dean of Students Office (for undergraduate students), Program Director (for summer or other non-student/non-employee program participants), Dean of the College (for faculty), or the Dean or Director of the School of Theology or School of Letters (grad students) who may evaluate and, if warranted, work with HR to coordinate appropriate measures. As a reminder, students who are studying away or abroad should request support from HR and the coordinator of the program or activity at Sewanee.

It is important to note that university officials may need to take protective measures to ensure a safe and nondiscriminatory environment even when the involved parties do not specifically request the measures. 

The specific support measures implemented and the process for implementing those measures will vary depending on the nature of the circumstances, typically provided in a report. The leadership of HR or designated staff, may consider the following items: the specific need of the complainant or respondent; the severity or pervasiveness of the allegations; any continuing effects on the complainant or respondent; the age of those involved if they are a minor; and/or whether the complainant and respondent share the same office space, residence hall, class, athletic team, on-campus job location, etc. 

When the complainant and respondent are members of the same office, group, organization, athletic team, etc., the leadership of HR or designee will consider ways to permit both individuals to continue participation. However when such compromise is not possible, HR leadership will typically work with the appropriate university officials to determine how to support the involved parties in navigating next steps. 

Reporting Violations of or concerns with Support Measures 

All individuals are encouraged to report any concerns about support measures to the HR Director/Office. Failure to abide by restrictions imposed by a support measure may result in disciplinary action which may be independent of the outcome of an active resolution process.