The U.S. Department of Education's (OCR) enforces, among other statutes, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or
activities that receive federal financial assistance. Title IX states:
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation
in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education
program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.â€
At ذكذكتسئµ we strive to provide a safe environment free from
the effects of discrimination and sexual misconduct, which includes sexual harassment,
sexual assault, rape, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Through sexual
violence related programs and services, our purpose is to foster and maintain a fair
campus climate through prevention, reporting, and resources.
A primary component of the University's ongoing commitment to Title IX is mandatory
training. All faculty, staff, and students receive annual training on Board of Regents
policies, responding to and reporting concerns, bystander intervention strategies,
and how to handle Title IX-related situations.
The Title IX office offers in-person training sessions. For more information, please
contact us at 605.394.2533 or Amanda.Lopez@sdsmt.edu.
Title IX Training
Title IX Coordinator Training
- Title IX Coordinator Training Part 1: |
- Title IX Coordinator Training Part 2: |
- Title IX Coordinator Training Part 3: |
- Title IX Decision-Maker Training: |
Training Materials
South Dakota Board of Regents Policies
The Title IX office responds to reports, concerns, and inquiries pertaining to sexual
harassment, sex-based discrimination, and sexual misconduct. We assist students, employees,
program participants and campus visitors.
The Title IX Coordinator and Title IX/EO Investigators are knowledgeable about all
options for complaint resolution. We work closely with Human Resources, Student Affairs,
ذكذكتسئµ Public Safety, and other community resources.
Reporting Concerns
If your concern requires immediate assistance, please dial 911 or contact ذكذكتسئµ Public Safety at 605.641.6988.
To make a report in-person, please contact the Title IX Coordinator at 605.394.2533 or via email at Amanda.Lopez@sdsmt.edu.
You can report an incident of sexual harassment or sexual violence through the . This report can be made anonymously if the individual reporting chooses not to disclose
certain details.
Confidential Reporting
ذكذكتسئµ students wanting to talk with someone confidentially without making a report
should contact ذكذكتسئµ Student Counseling and Health Services 605.642.6520.
ذكذكتسئµ employees wanting to report concerns in a confidential setting are encouraged
to contact LEAP-Latitude Employee Assistance Program 1.800.713.6288 Company Code: SOUTHDAKOTA
Spearfish has a Sexual Assault Response Team and the established to assist in cases of sexual violence. The teams work together to ensure
that victims receive immediate, accessible, and comprehensive services from local,
trained professionals.