Reports can be made at any time, by any person, and can be anonymous. A report does not automatically prompt a formal resolution process. There isn’t a time limit for reporting but keep in mind that timely reporting enables the College to provide greater options for support, investigation and resolution. Reports can be made anonymously but the College may not be able to resolve complaints from anonymous sources unless sufficient information is provided.
Reports of sexual misconduct may be made by anyone who has experienced sexual misconduct or who has knowledge of an incident. Reports may be submitted by completing the Title IX Sexual Discrimination, Harassment, Misconduct, and Violence Report Form or by contacting the campus Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made to the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator in person, by mail, by telephone, or by email using the contact information below.
Erica Rau
HR Generalist
Title IX Coordinator
Human Resources
536 E. Wayne Ave
Wooster, OH 44691
330-263-2350
erau@wooster.edu
title-ix@wooster.edu
Erin Perna
Director of Human Resources & Compensation
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Human Resources
536 E. Wayne Ave
Wooster, OH 44691
esmithperna@wooster.edu
If you have been the victim of a crime, you have the right to notify law enforcement authorities, including on-campus and local police. You have the right to be assisted by campus authorities in notifying law enforcement authorities. You also have the right to decline to notify the authorities.
Wooster Police Department
3333 Burbank Road
Wooster, OH 44691
330-287-5720
Department of Campus Safety
The College of Wooster
602 East Wayne Ave
Wooster, OH 44691
Non-Emergency: 330-263-2590
Emergency: 330-287-3333
Fax: 330-263-2538
SPSstaff@live.wooster.edu
U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
Office for Civil Rights Denver Office
1244 Speer Boulevard – Suite 310
Denver, CO 80204
305-844-5695
ocr.denver@ed.gov
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Cleveland Field Office
Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building
1240 E. 9th Street – Suite 3001
800-669-6820
Info@eeoc.gov
Ohio Commission on Civil Rights
Akron Regional Office
Akron Government Building
172 S. Broadway Steet – Suite 400
Akron, OH 44308
330-643-3100
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse
All College of Wooster employees, including confidential resources, are required to immediately report any knowledge or reasonable suspicion that a minor (someone under 18 years old or under the age of 21 with a developmental disability or physical impairment) is experiencing abuse or neglect based on information shared by the minor, any other individual, or one’s own observations or knowledge.
Ohio Felony Reporting Requirement
Under Ohio law, all residents of the state, except for people with confidential status, must report felonies to law enforcement. This includes felony sexual misconduct. If you’re reporting a potential felony or crime of violence, the Wooster Policy Department will be contacted. The police department will contact you with resources and information about pressing charges. You may choose if and how to participate in the investigation.
Ohio Medical Professional Reporting Requirements
In Ohio, healthcare providers may have a legal duty to notify law enforcement when they believe a patient has suffered serious injuries from a violent crime. Before making a report, the provider must ensure the patient is medically stable and explain that the patient is not required to report the incident or speak with law enforcement. If the patient declines to speak with police, the provider may make a limited report that does not include the patient’s name, providing only the date, approximate time, and general location of the incident.
Clery Act Reporting
All colleges and universities that receive federal funding, including The College of Wooster, are required to publish an Annual Security Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics for certain federally defined offenses that occur on campus, on property owned or controlled by the College, and in certain off-campus locations associated with College programs. The report does not include the names or other identifying information of those involved in reported incidents. Instead, it provides anonymous statistical information to help inform the campus community about safety and security.
Timely Warnings
A “timely warning” is a campus-wide notification to alert the campus community of a serious or continuing threat on campus. A timely warning issued in response to a report of sexual harassment does not include identifying information about the Complainant. However, it may include identifying information about a Respondent if appropriate.