Sexual Harassment Policy

The seminary community will not tolerate sexual harassment and is committed to providing and preserving an atmosphere free from harassment in any form.

Western subscribes to Title IX which 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 activities operated by recipients of Federal financial assistance".

This policy applies to all students, staff, faculty, extension students, program participants and third parties associated with Western, regardless of sexual identity or gender orientation.

Anyone who experiences harassment in the classroom or on the job should seek the assistance of the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. (Please note: A corresponding policy relating to Seminary employees may be found in the Seminary's Employee Handbook.)

Western strives to provide students with resources and information in regards to Title IX. We have created a Western Seminary Title IX Policy for our community that provides policies, procedures, resources, and contact information. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to Title IX or Sexual Misconduct, or would like further information in regards to the training that has been done by the Title IX team please contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Deputy Coordinators. All contact information can be found in the Sexual Misconduct handbook.

It is the policy of the seminary to enforce Title IX of the Federal Legal Code and to create an academic and employment environment free of sexual harassment.

Trainings (materials available upon request)

  • Hearings in the New Era training from Grand River Solutions, Dec. 4 and 5 (two-day training), 2020
  • Informal Resolutions: Traps, Tips and Tools training from Grand River Solutions, Dec. 8
  • Introduction to Fair, Thorough, and Trauma Informed Sexual Violence Investigations from Grand River Solutions, Sept. 2021
  • Report Writing Workshop Day 1 from Grand River Solutions, 2/24/2022
  • Report Writing Workshop Day 2 from Grand River Solutions, 2/28/2022
  • Conducting Fair and Thorough Trauma-Informed Investigations from Grand River Solutions, 11/28,30/2024
  • From One Title IX Coordinator to Another: A Practical Approach to Navigating Beyond Compliance in a Post Regulatory World from Grand River Solutions

·         Conducting Fair and Thorough Trauma-Informed Investigations from Grand River Solutions, 11/28,30/2024

·         From One Title IX Coordinator to Another: A Practical Approach to Navigating Beyond Compliance in a Post Regulatory World from Grand River Solutions, 11/8-9/2024