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Submit a Sexual Violence Complaint

Submit a Complaint

Southwest Minnesota State University encourages those who have experienced any form of:

  • sexual harassment/misconduct
  • sexual assault
  • domestic violence
  • stalking

to report the incident to University Public Safety. If you would like to file a separate report to law enforcement, you may do so at any time by dialing 911.

To Submit a Complaint:

All reports will be held in strict confidence and are anonymous unless you share your identity. As you submit your report, please know that our ability to most thoroughly investigate any complaint is dependent on the information you provide. Providing details about the location, your status (student/employee), and the nature of the incident will enable us to address the matter you are reporting most effectively.

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Title IX Coordinator

The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for monitoring and overseeing the overall implementation of Title IX compliance at the University. This includes coordinating training, education, communications, and the administration of complaint procedures for faculty, staff, students, and other members of the University community.

Erin Kline
Assistant Vice President for Equity and Inclusion/ Campus Diversity Officer
Title IX Coordinator
Founders Hall 216 Southwest Minnesota State University
(507) 537-6657
Erin.Kline@SMSU.edu

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Faculty, Staff and Visitors

To file a complaint against an SMSU employee for sexual harassment, sex discrimination, or sexual assault, you should contact:

Michael J. Munford
Director of Public Safety Title IX Investigator
Founder's Hall 116 Southwest Minnesota State University
(507) 537-7858
Mike.Munford@SMSU.edu

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students

To file a complaint against an SMSU student for sexual harassment, sex discrimination, or sexual assault, you should contact:

Joyce Tofte
Violence Prevention & Education Coordinator Title IX Investigator
Founder's Hall 107 Southwest Minnesota State University
(507) 537-7241
Joyce.Tofte@SMSU.edu

Sexual assault and some other forms of sexual misconduct can be both a criminal offense as well as a violation of the Minnesota State/SMSU 1B.3/1B.1 policies. A student or employee alleged to have engaged in a sexual assault can be prosecuted under Minnesota criminal statutes and/or disciplined under the 1B.1.1/1B.3.1 or applicable employment procedures. Criminal proceedings and University proceedings are separate processes with independent outcomes.

SEXUAL VIOLENCE RESOURCE PDF

Support and Resources for Sexual Violence Survivors

If you have been a victim of sexual violence...

Do you want to report the crime to law enforcement?

  • Emergency: 911
  • Marshall Police: (507) 537-7000, 611 W Main St., Marshall, MN

Do you want to go to the hospital?

  • Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center: (507) 532-9661, 300 S Bruce St., Marshall, MN

Would you like to speak with someone?

  • New Horizons Crisis Center: (507) 537-6817 - Services victims of sexual violence and general crime. All services are free and confidential. 24/7 crisis line: 800-881-7493
  • SMSU Counseling: (507) 537-7150 - Trained, professional counselors are available to you at no cost.  They provide confidential, supportive counseling.
  • WoMen's Rural Advocacy Program: Serving victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. All services are free and confidential. 24/7 crisis line: 800-639-2350. Text line: (507) 532-2350
  • Western Mental Health Center: (507) 532-3236 - 24/7 Mobile Crisis Line: 800-658-2429 

Do you want to file a complaint with the University?

  • University Public Safety: (507) 537-7252, FH 108 1st Floor
  • Title IX Coordinator: (507) 537-6657, FH 216 2nd Floor

SMSU follows the following policies regarding sexual violence, discrimination and harassment:

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