Option I: Wait

Wait until you are ready to share with others. Do not allow well-intentioned individuals to push you to report until you are ready. However, it is important to know that as time passes, it may be harder to gather information relating to the allegations.

Option II: Confidential Reporting

If you wish that details of an incident be kept confidential, on-campus resources include Morningside’s personal counselor, chaplain, and student health providers. Local resources such as crisis centers are also confidential and have no duty to report your information to the University.

All University employees, except those deemed confidential resources above, have a duty to report harassment to the Title IX coordinator. Conversations will be kept private but not confidential.

Option III: Report to the University

Reports or complaints to the University trigger a process for resolution under the University’s Equal Opportunity, Harassment & Nondiscrimination Policy & Procedures, including sanctions (discipline) for founded violations. Upon receiving a report or complaint, the Title IX Coordinator will generally explain the process (informal and/or formal) that will follow, which may include an investigation, evidence sharing, an investigation report, a live hearing, and appeals. The Title IX Coordinator will also work with the parties to identify and provide reasonable supportive/protective measures.

Option IV: Report to Law Enforcement

For sexual misconduct constituting a crime, you may wish to file an official report with the Sioux City Police. Filing a report does not obligate a student to follow through with legal action or action through the University.

Option V: Report to College and Law Enforcement

You may wish to have both the University and law enforcement investigate the misconduct. University proceedings and a criminal investigation of the incident occur independently.