Title IX: Support and Resources

If you or anyone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or Dickinson Public Safety at 717-245-1111.

Individuals who have experienced, witnessed or have become aware of an incident of alleged sexual or gender-based misconduct have many options, including speaking with a confidential resource person, filing a formal report with the college and filing a criminal complaint with police. Deciding among these options may be difficult, and individuals are encouraged to seek information from a confidential resource person before deciding whether and how to proceed.

The college is committed to providing you with resources and services that may support you, including academic support, employment, housing accommodations, medical care, emotional support and advocacy services.

If you’ve been sexually assaulted or experienced sexual violence, medical care may treat or prevent illness or injury. It is also an important way to preserve evidence, if you decide to press charges or to obtain assistance in applying for a protection order.

Please note that the collection of evidence for use in a criminal prosecution related to unwanted sexual activity can only be performed by trained personnel at a hospital emergency room. Physical exams by other health care providers are likely to impede future legal remedies.

Dickinson College provides a variety of resources to support those who have been affected by sexual or gender-based misconduct. Assistance may include counseling and emotional support, as well as assistance in accommodations to academic, housing or working situations.

Confidential resources will typically not share information with the college, nor will speaking with a confidential resource person trigger action by the college under most circumstances. Confidential resources are medical providers, mental health providers, ordained clergy and rape crisis counselors who are functioning within the scope of that certification or license.  

Individuals who have experienced an incident of alleged sexual or gender-based misconduct have many options, including speaking with a confidential resource person, filing a formal report with the college and filing a criminal complaint with police.

Deciding among these options may be difficult, and individuals are encouraged to seek information from a confidential resource person before deciding whether and how to proceed.

Confidential resources will typically not share information with the college, nor will speaking with a confidential resource person trigger action by the college under most circumstances.  Confidential resources are medical providers, mental health providers, ordained clergy and rape crisis counselors who are functioning within the scope of that certification or license.  

Katharina Matic
Old West
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-254-8316
matick@dickinson.edu 
titleix@dickinson.edu

Sample Syllabus Language

You may find it useful to provide language in syllabi to reflect your role as a mandated reporter (see below). This may assist students in making an informed decision about sharing their personal experiences with you and other staff.

You may also decide it is beneficial to review your role as a mandated reporter during the first day of class, to be transparent with students. If a student later discloses an incident of sexual or gender-based misconduct to you, you may review your role with the student again and continue to develop a trusting and supportive relationship, while upholding college policy and best practices. You may also inform the student that typically the Title IX office will send an email with an invitation to further discuss the matter, review process options and explore accommodations and support services.    

“As a faculty member at Dickinson College, I am committed to facilitating a safe and inclusive learning environment for students. I also have mandatory reporting responsibilities. It is my goal that you feel able to share information related to your experiences during class discussions, in your written work or in meetings with me. I will keep the information you share with me as private as possible; however, as part of my job responsibilities, I am required to share information about sexual misconduct or other crimes with the college. Students may speak with someone confidentially by contacting Dickinson’s Wellness Center at 717-245-1663 or the 24/7 YWCA Advocate hotline at 717-831-8850.”