Information Related to Title IX Policies and Procedures
To assist members of our community, we provide the following clarity and facts about some of the actions the University takes through its own policies in full compliance with federal and state laws and regulations to promote student safety and well-being.
Supporting All Members of the Seton Hall Community
Seton Hall University is committed to being a safe, supportive, and inclusive living and learning environment that fosters academic, spiritual and personal growth. Your health, safety and success are paramount in all we do. This committement is reinforced through various policies, including our Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation.
We respect the rights of our community members to use their voices and express concerns. We listen, and we take concerns raised by our community seriously. Student shared governance is a pivotal to Seton Hall to ensure students have a direct and influential voice within the University's leadership framework. Their role is enacted through the Student Government Association (SGA), an elected body that represents all students, participating in a range of duties such as addressing student concerns, proposing resolutions, appointing members to various University governance committees, participating in faculty and administrative search committees, and attending the University's Board of Regents meetings. Additionally, this role allows for unrestricted access to the Office of Vice President of Student Services and its division.
Education, Reporting and Support Services
As part of all new student orientation and throughout the academic year, a multitude of mandatory trainings are provided, including the various methods of reporting and wide array of support services for anyone who feels discriminated against, harassed, or assaulted in any way. Further, the University encourages anyone with knowledge of sexual misconduct to contact our Dean of Students, or the University Title IX office, and/or the EthicsPoint hotline where complaints can be anonymously reported.
KNOW MORE
KNOW MORE is an initiative of the Dean of Students Office whose mission is to provide
important education around sexual violence prevention, alcohol & other drugs, and
bystander intervention to the Seton Hall University community through creative outreach
programs and campaigns. KNOW MORE has peer educators who assist with educational campaigns
and workshops to prevent sexual violence. Visit the KNOW MORE website.
RAD Training Sessions
Public Safety & Security provides community members with the RAD (Rape Aggression
Defense) course- is a self-defense program designed to empower women by educating
them about risk awareness, risk recognition, risk avoidance and risk reduction. This
is an intensive program that also utilizes martial arts as a practical means of defense
against an assailant in a variety of circumstances. Visit the RAD Training page.
Responding to Reports
Seton Hall thoroughly reviews all reports regarding any allegation of sexual misconduct, harassment, discrimination and/or retaliation. We do so in accordance with federal and state laws, as well as University policy and, most importantly, because it is essential to maintaining a community based on mutual respect and caring for every individual.
Equally essential is the need to maintain the integrity of all such reviews and protect the privacy of participants. Therefore, the University is unable to respond to - - or correct - - assertions or assumptions contained in online posts related to these reviews or their corresponding allegations.
Where Can I Report?
Seton Hall provides several private and confidential options on and off-campus to
report.
Resident Assistant (RA) Screening, Selection and Expectations
The University requires background checks on all Resident Assistant (RA) candidates — conducted by a third-party company, including a criminal records check — prior to the candidates being appointed as RAs. The disciplinary history of RA candidates at the University, as well as their academic records, is also reviewed before they can be appointed.
If an allegation of a violation of the Student Code of Conduct is brought against an RA, the RA is accountable as both a student and an employee. Depending on the severity of the allegation and the specific circumstances, those processes could result in a suspension pending disposition. If an RA is found responsible under the Student Code of Conduct, in all likelihood, they would be terminated as an RA. Thereafter, the conduct will also be reviewed and addressed through the process that applies to employees. Even if an RA is found not responsible as the result of the student conduct process, they may still lose the privilege of serving as an RA depending on the facts developed during this review of their conduct.
Understanding No Contact Orders
The University may issue No Contact Orders (NCOs), when requested, to provide a safe sense of separation between two students. NCOs are not punitive or disciplinary actions. They are always issued bi-directionally and concurrently to both individuals who are unable to resolve their differences.
NCOs are issued for a range of reasons, including, for example, when a couple stops dating and is not comfortable being around one another, or between two former roommates. Each situation is different and fact sensitive and requires determination on a case-by-case basis.
NCOs may be discontinued on a predetermined date. They automatically discontinue when either individual is no longer at the University.
A webpage has been created by the Dean of Students Office with more information on No Contact Orders.
Contacting Student Services
We are here to support you and to make your experience as a Seton Hall student rewarding and fulfilling. As always, should you have any questions, concerns or suggestions, please contact [email protected].