Please know that there are many Park University and community resources available to assist you.
If you were
injured
, please go to an area
hospital
for assistance.
If the reported harassment/assault was also a
crime,
we encourage you to
call the police
.
If you are
in the Kansas City area, please call MOCSA
(Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault). Their 24 hour hotline numbers are: (816) 531-0233 or (913) 642-0233. If you are not in the Kansas City area and need to know local resources, please call 211 or check the United Way 211 information available online at:
www.211us.org
Park University will not tolerate sex discrimination or harassment of applicants, students, or employees, whether by students, faculty, staff, administrators, contractors, or outside vendors. Park University recognizes not only its legal responsibilities but also its moral and ethical responsibilities to prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex and to take appropriate and timely action to ensure an environment free of such inappropriate conduct and behavior.
Additionally, Park University will not tolerate retaliation in any form against an applicant, student, or employee for reporting a violation of this policy or assisting in the investigation of a complaint. Title IX prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex. Inquiries or concerns about the Title IX Policy may be directed to the Dean of Student Life, Dr. Diana Boyd McElroy, who serves as Interim Title IX Coordinator for Park University:
Diana.McElroy@Park.edu
or 816-584-6377.