Consistent with the University’s Non‑Discrimination Notice and the U.S. Department of Education’s implementing regulations for Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) (see 34 C.F.R. § 106 et seq.), the University prohibits Sexual Harassment that occurs within its education programs and activities.
For purposes of this policy, Sexual Harassment includes Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment, Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking.
Administrators, faculty members, staff, students, contractors, guests, and other members of the University community who commit Sexual Harassment are subject to the full range of University discipline including verbal reprimand; written reprimand; mandatory training, coaching, or counseling; mandatory monitoring; partial or full probation; partial or full suspension; fines; permanent separation from the institution (that is, termination or dismissal); physical restriction from University property; cancellation of contracts; and any combination of the same.
The University will provide persons who have experienced sexual harassment ongoing remedies as reasonably necessary to restore or preserve access to the University’s Education Programs and Activities.
For the full policy, please click on the "Sexual Harassment Policy" link below.
Sexual Harassment Policy
Resources and Materials
Ŀ’s Title IX Coordinator
Kimberly Brant Schmelzle
Director of Compliance and Risk Management/Title IX Coordinator
Conway 102
1100 Rockhurst Road
Kansas City, MO 641110
816‑501‑4036
TitleIX@rockhurst.edu
Deputy Title IX Coordinators
Dr. Matthew Quick
Vice President & Dean of Students/Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students
Massman Hall, Room 1
816‑501‑4030
TitleIX@rockhurst.edu
Director of Human Resources/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
816‑501‑4555
TitleIX@rockhurst.edu
A report can also be made online at: www.rockhurst.edu/reporting.
Confidential Resources
- The licensed psychologists and pre‑doctoral interns at the Ŀ Counseling Center, Massman 5, 816‑501‑4275 (for students only)
- Priests only when under the seal of the confessional (i.e. during the Sacrament of Reconciliation)
- The staff of the New Directions Employee Assistance Program, 816-237-2352 or 800‑624‑5544 (for employees only)
Medical Services
5151 Troost, Suite 200 (located in the North Parking Garage)
Kansas City, MO 64110
816-237-1616
6675 Holmes, 3rd Floor
Kansas City, MO 64131
816-276-7600
Campus Safety and Security Department
- Location: 5401 Troost, Kansas City, MO 64110-2561
- From Campus Phone: ext. 4010
- Off-Campus Phone: 816-501-4010
- For general inquiries, contact leonard.patterson@rockhurst.edu
Student Financial Aid
Information about financial aid at Ŀ can be found under the “Scholarships & Financial Aid” link on the Admission webpage.
Kansas City Police Department
1125 Locust Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: 816-234-5111 (for emergency dial 911)
4401 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-932-2000
Support Agencies/Hotlines
- 24-Hour Crisis Line: 816-531-023 and 913-642-0233
Hotlines: 816-461-4673 and 816-468-5463
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
- Please contact the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator if you would like to discuss other resources that are available in the community
Legal Assistance, Visa and Immigration Assistance
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