Sexual Misconduct Prevention & Education Training

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Faculty & Staff Educational Sessions

UNC Asheville strives to provide all students, faculty, staff, visitors and guests of the campus community a safe and supportive environment to learn, study, teach, and work. Our ongoing educational programs provide training to members of the campus community in how to effectively prevent and respond to reports of sexual misconduct, harassment and discrimination, and violence.

Opportunities for Faculty and Staff

  • Nuts and Bolts – Responsible Employee Section for all new staff of the university
  • New Faculty Orientation  through the Center for Teaching and Learning
  • Preventing Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace
  • DON’T CANCEL YOUR CLASS: If you wish to have a session delivered to your department or class in your absence, please call the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Institutional Integrity/Title IX Coordinator who will provide any of the following topics and content to your class! (This option is also available for departmental and staff meetings!)
    • Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression
    • Content Warnings
    • Active Bystander Intervention
    • Risk Reduction Strategies
    • Sexuality and Gender Education Training
    • Classroom Civility
    • Employee Responsibilities
    • Pregnant & Parenting Students

Student Prevention & Awareness Programs

Prevention and Education Programs

The Title IX Coordinator offers a variety of programs that can be tailored to the needs of a specific group or student organization.  You can schedule a session specifically for your student group by contacting the Title IX Coordinator at titleix@unca.edu or 828.232.5658.

Creating a Culture of Sexual Respect (Incoming and Transferring Students)

As part of EmBark Orientation, all incoming first-year and transferring students are required to participate in a two-part in-person, interactive program with the Title IX Coordinator. Creating a Culture of Respect emphasizes how the University promotes an inclusive and respectful community. It introduces students to strategies on how to look out for themselves and others, such as through prosocial bystander intervention and risk reduction strategies. Creating a Culture of Sexual Respect focuses specifically on the prevention of sexual misconduct, including sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. Students participate in scenario-based discussions to discuss consent and sexual respect and learn about UNC Asheville’s response to sexual misconduct. Students are also introduced to the University’s policies and procedures that apply to sexual misconduct and harassment and discrimination.

The Title IX Coordinator can work with a group to develop a specific program that addresses a concern related to gender equity. Topics include:

  • Gender Diverse Issues in Title IX
  • Prosocial (active) Bystander Intervention
  • Pregnant and Parenting Students
  • Consent: What is it?
  • Sexual Dynamics
  • Pronouns and Misgendering
  • Red Zone Risk Prevention

Heather L. Lindkvist

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Integrity and Access / Title IX Coordinator / Clery Compliance Officer

Office: 116 Highsmith Student Union
Phone: (828) 232-5658
Email: oiia@unca.edu

Kelsea Homer

Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Office: 116 Highsmith Student Union
Phone: (828) 232-5199
Email: khomer@unca.edu