Title IX & Discrimination and Harassment
Statement of Nondiscrimination
Davis and Elkins College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, creed, ancestry, marital/family status, veteran status, sex characteristics, pregnancy, religion, age, disability or blindness, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law , to include Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, and the Age Discrimination Act, in the administration of its admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, educational programs, employment, athletic programs, co-curricular activities, or other College administered programs. D&E’s nondiscrimination polices may be accessed here.
For inquiries about the application of these laws in D&E’s programs activities or to file a report, contact the Title IX Coordinator at 100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV detitleix@dewv.edu, or 304-621-1316.
Resolution of Reports of Prohibited Conduct
The Title IX Coordinator oversees the investigation and resolution of all reports and complaints made by students, employees, and visitors of alleged discrimination and harassment, which includes dating and domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking, and failure to accommodate, in accordance with College policy. It is the responsibility of each member of our campus community to review the Title IX Sexual Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy to ensure that you are fully informed of your rights and responsibilities as a member of our community.
In responding to reports of discrimination and harassment, which includes dating and domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking, the College always aims to stop the behavior, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects. The College is committed to responding promptly and effectively when it learns of any form of possible discrimination based on sex within the campus community and offers many resources to students, faculty, and staff to promote a campus culture of respect.
Reporting
Please use this form to file reports of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, sexual and domestic misconduct (which includes sexual assault and dating violence), stalking, and retaliation. If you are unsure whether an incident is prohibited or covered by Title IX, you are encouraged to fill out this form.
This form may be filled out by the person experiencing harm, a responsible employee, or any other person who witnesses or has knowledge of the prohibited conduct. If you are filling out this form regarding conduct that happened to someone else, please understand that we may not follow up with you unless you are directly involved in this case, but we will always follow up with the people who were directly affected by the behavior described in this form.
If you wish to speak to someone confidentially, please contact the Chaplain’s Office or Community Care of West Virginia.
Please fill out the form completely and honestly. The information in this report will be provided to the Title IX Coordinator and will be kept as private as possible; however, it may initiate an investigation.
Anonymous Reporting
Anonymous Reports may be made via telephone or in writing. Depending on the level of information available about the incident or the individuals involved, Davis & Elkins College’s ability to respond to an anonymous report may be limited. Davis & Elkins College will, however, take whatever steps it deems appropriate and in the best interests of the overall Davis & Elkins College community, consistent with the information available.
The Campus Conduct Hotline is a service utilized by Davis and Elkins College that allows individuals to anonymously report concerns that may impact the campus community to a trained specialist. Callers will be given a case number, and it is optional to identify yourself or to provide contact information. Concerns will then be submitted to the campus administration for Investigation. Using the provided case number, callers can check the status of the Investigation and learn of any actions that may have been happen.
Campus Conduct Hotline
www.campusconduct.com
Phone: 866-943-5787
Reporting Emergencies
If you are a victim/survivor of sexual assault, sexual violence, relationship violence, or stalking and do not feel safe, please call 911 or contact the Office of Campus Safety & Security at 304-704-9111.
You may also reach out to organizations listed under Resources for 24/7 anonymous support.
You may also reach out to the Centers Against Violence (https://www.centersagainstviolence.org/), RAINN (https://www.rainn.org/), or the National Domestic Violence Hotline (https://www.thehotline.org/) for 24-hour-a-day/7-days-a-week anonymous support.
If you have questions or need support completing this form, please contact the Title IX Coordinator at 304-621-1316.
If you encounter specific technical problems submitting this form, you may have better success using a different computer or mobile device, a different internet connection, a different web browser, or clearing your browser’s cache. You are welcome to contact the D&E technical helpdesk (304-637-1233) for assistance. The helpdesk cannot discuss the specifics of the case you are attempting to report but may be able to help you reach success in the submission process.
Resources
The Title IX Coordinator oversees the investigation and resolution of all reports and complaints made by students, employees, and visitors of alleged discrimination, which includes failure to accommodate, harassment, or misconduct in accordance with College policy.
It is the responsibility of each member of our campus community to review the Title IX Sexual Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy to ensure that you are fully informed of your rights and responsibilities as a member of our community.
Pregnancy and Parenting
Pregnant and Parenting Students and Employees are also entitled to specific modifications and accommodations under Title IX. The Director of the Naylor Learning Center for students and/or the Director of Human Resources for employees, with oversight of the Title IX Coordinator, have the authority to determine that such modifications or accommodations are necessary and appropriate, and to inform faculty members and supervisors of the need to adjust academic and work parameters accordingly.
Disability Accommodations
Students and employees may be entitled to accommodations based on both short- and long-term disabilities. The Director of the Naylor Learning Center for students, and the Assistant Director for Human Resources for employees, have the authority to determine what accommodations are reasonable and appropriate and to inform faculty members and supervisors of the need to adjust academic and work parameters accordingly.
Title IX Training Materials
In response to 34 CFR Part 106.45(b)(10) of the 2020 Title IX Rule, Davis & Elkins College is required to publicly post materials used to train Title IX Officials. Training information and materials are posted below. Questions or concerns regarding this information may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, Ms. Amy Kittle at kittleamy@dewv.edu.
To review these training materials, please visit: 2026 Title IX Administrator Annual Training
Additional Professional Development
Title IX Coordinator Additional Professional Development through ATIXA. Materials can be accessed through this link: https://atixa.org/2020-regulations-requirement-posting-of-training-materials/.
- Title IX Coordinator & Administration Level Two: ATIXA, October 20-21, 2022
- NPRiMer: Preparing for the 2023 Title IX Regulations: Training and Certification Course for Higher Education, ATIXA, October 16, 2022
- ATIXA Annual Conference: October 18-20, 2022
- Title IX Compliance & Athletics: ATIXA March 2023
- Sex-Based Harassment Foundations for Higher Education: ATIXA October 8-9, 2023
- ATIXA Annual Conference: October 10-11, 2023
- Gender Equity Foundations for Higher Education: ATIXA October 12-13, 2023
- ATIXA Annual Conference: October 29-31, 2024
- Title IX Investigations Level II Investigation Skills and Reporting Writing: ATIXA, November 2024
- Revising Policies Seminar: ATIXA, May 2025
- Advanced Section 504: ATIXA, June 2025
- Title VI Compliance Foundations Level One: ATIXA, June 2025
- Free Speech and Responding to Protests and Activism in Educational Settings Certification: ATIXA, October 2025
- Title IX Investigation Foundations Level One: Procedures and Critical Skills for Higher Education: ATIXA, April 2026
Davis & Elkins College Administrators (e.g. Deputies, Decision Makers, Investigators, Advisors) have attended a variety of trainings offered through Grand River Solutions through a discounted partnership with EIIA. More information about trainings offered through Grand River Solutions can be accessed through this link: https://www.grandriversolutions.com/trainings/.
Title IX Coordinator EIIA Training- January 2024
Davis and Elkins College was a member of the SUNY Student Conduct Institute (SCI) through June 30, 2023, which provides training to meet the necessary criteria outline by the 2020 Final Title IX rules. To review these training materials, please visit: https://system.suny.edu/sci/postedtraining/