Because of the importance of academic expression and open discussion, disclosures may occur during public awareness events (such as "Take Back the Night" or "Survivor Speak Outs"), while individuals are participatig in Institutional Review Board-approved human subjects studies or in connection with a course, academic assignment, or classroom discussions,

Designated Reporters are required to share information disclosed during public awareness events (e.g. “Take Back the Night” and town halls). Consistent with Title IX regulations, the university will respond to such reports where there is a serious and imminent threat to a person’s safety.

Employees conducting an Institutional Review Board-approved human-subjects study designed to gather information about sex discrimination are not required to report disclosures they receive. Please note that the reporting exemption only applies while conducting an approved study to gather information about sex discrimination.

If an employee anticipates that course material, a writing assignment or class discussion could illicit a personal account, particularly of sex- or gender-based abuse or violence, then they should pre-emptively make clear to students (as in a syllabus statement or in an announcement) that such a disclosure would trigger the obligation to report and a response from the university. Following a report, the impacted student will receive information about available resources and options, including the option to speak with a Confidential Advocate.