The confidentiality of all parties to a complaint of sexual misconduct or gender-based discrimination must be respected, insofar as it does not interfere with the University’s obligation to fully investigate allegations of sexual misconduct. Where confidentiality is not strictly kept, it will still be tightly controlled on a need-to-know basis.
The university supports the use of confidential resources by all parties. Employees who are confidential are not considered “responsible employees” and are not required to report sexual misconduct to the Title IX Office under this policy. Communication about sexual misconduct to a “responsible employee” is not confidential, and these employees must report sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator or designee within 24 hours of information being disclosed to them. If you’d like to speak with a confidential resource and not have information reported back to Title IX, the following resources are available.
Women and Gender Advocacy Center: Victim Assistance Team (VAT)
(970) 492‐4242 (24-Hour Hotline)
(970) 491‐6384 (WGAC Office)Location for drop-in or appointment:
112 Student Services (corner of Libby Coy Way and University)
Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm.Email: wgac@colostate.edu
Website: https://wgac.colostate.edu/support/about-advocacy/
CSU Health and Medical Center Counseling Services
(970) 491‐6053
(970) 491-7111 (after-hours)Location for drop-in or appointment:
151 W. Lake St., 3rd Floor
(corner of College Ave. and Prospect Rd.)
Monday – Friday, 8am- 5pm.Website Information to Make an Appointment:
https://health.colostate.edu/make-a-counseling-appointment/
A person who is a confidential resource under this policy may have an independent obligation to report some forms of criminal conduct to law enforcement officials. Any person who is a confidential resource may consult with campus legal counsel to determine whether an independent reporting obligation exists.
Please know information reported to Title IX will remain private as long as it does not interfere with a University investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. Information received by the Title IX Office will be tightly controlled on a need-to-know basis and privacy is a priority.