Furman is committed to maintaining and strengthening a community founded on civility and respect. Sexual harassment and assault are antithetical to the values and standards of the Furman community and are not tolerated. As members of this community, you play an important role in making our campus a safe place where everyone feels respected and valued.
As you know, faculty and staff are required annually to complete an online course on preventing and addressing sexual misconduct, which contains important information about your responsibilities if a student or another employee reports concerns regarding sexual misconduct. Furman partners with Get Inclusive, a company whose vision is to create more inclusive and empathetic communities, to provide this important training. On September 18, you will be assigned the sexual harassment training module from Get Inclusive, “Harassment Prevention and Title IX.” You may access the training via the myFurman portal. Click on “A to Z Index” on the left side of the screen, then “Harassment Training” and use your single sign-on network ID and password. Click on the “Harassment Prevention and Title IX” training, The deadline is October 31.
Furman faculty and staff are encouraged to take a few minutes to review Furman’s Sexual Misconduct Policy at www.furman.edu/titleIX. This policy provides resources and support for those reporting sexual misconduct, as well as a fair and thorough process for investigating and resolving complaints. For questions regarding the policy, please contact Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Melissa Nichols.