Field stations are particularly obligated to take preventative measures and to handle complaints and concerns regarding sexual harassment, assault, and discrimination, as discussed by Kathryn Clancy and colleagues (PLOS ONE, 2014). The University of Michigan Biological Station is fully committed to preventing sexual and gender-based harassment, assault, and discrimination.
We will take all complaints seriously and will follow up on any concerns of our students, staff, researchers, teaching assistants, faculty, and guests in residence.
Remember: Harassment can occur between persons of the same or different genders, age groups, and positions/titles. Unacceptable behaviors are unacceptable at all times -- not just when classes, fieldwork, and other professional activities are in session.
Reporting an incident
If you experience harassment, assault, or discrimination, report at this link: https://sexualmisconduct.umich.edu/reporting-process/. You may also tell ANY staff member, resident assistant, faculty member, mentor, or administrator (including the Director or Associate Director) with whom you feel comfortable discussing sensitive issues about your concerns. Note that the Director, Associate Director, and Resident Staff/Advisors are Mandatory Reporters, who are required by law to immediately report any information they learn about suspected prohibited conduct, including sexual harassment or assault with U-M officials and the Equity, Civil Rights and Title IX Office, regardless of whether a victim came forward to discuss the issue confidentially.
Your concerns will be handled with respect and support in accordance with the University of Michigan policies as described in full in the University of Michigan Sexual Misconduct Reporting and Resources.
Resources
Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC):
734-764-7771, 24/7 Crisis Line: 734- 936-3333, sapac@umich.edu
Equity, Civil Rights and Title IX Office (ECRT):
(734) 763-0235, ecrtoffice@umich.edu
Office of Student Conflict Resolution (OSCR):
(734) 936-6308, oscr@umich.edu
Resources for Faculty and Staff
The College of LS&A Preventing Sexual Harassment Resources
Reporting and investigative procedures:
If you suspect or experience harassment, assault, or discrimination, report at this link: https://sexualmisconduct.umich.edu/reporting-process/. You may also tell ANY staff member, resident assistant, faculty member, mentor, or administrator (including the Director or Associate Director) with whom you feel comfortable discussing sensitive issues about your concerns. Note that the Director, Associate Director, and Resident Life Staff/Advisors are Mandatory Reporters, who are required by law to immediately report any information they learn about suspected prohibited conduct, including sexual harassment or assault with U-M officials and the Equity, Civil Rights and Title IX Office, regardless of whether a victim came forward to discuss the issue confidentially.
Your concerns will be handled with respect and support in accordance with the University of Michigan policies as described in full at https://sexualmisconduct.umich.edu/. Staff will do everything legally possible to protect anyone who reports an incident from retaliation.
Remember: Harassment can occur between persons of the same or different genders, age groups, and positions/titles. Unacceptable behaviors are unacceptable at all times -- not just when classes, fieldwork, and other professional activities are in session.
UM Contacts for Confidential Advice
• SAPAC – Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (for faculty, staff and students)
(734) 936-3333
• FASAP – Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (for faculty and staff)
(734) 936-8660
• CAPS – Counseling and Psychological Services (for students)
(734) 764-8312
• Office of the Ombuds (for students)
(734) 763-3545
• University Faculty Ombuds (for faculty)
(734) 763-2707
Important Link to University of Michigan Policies
• UM Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy
Individuals with reporting obligations (IROs)
Individuals with reporting obligations must immediately report any information they learn about suspected Prohibited Conduct to ECRT or the Title IX Coordinator, so if you bring your concern to them, they must report it. At the UM Biological Station these individuals include the Director, Associate Director, Resident Staff, and any supervisors - including faculty who supervise teaching assistants.
