EXPECTATIONS FOR LABORATORY SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS Office of Equal Opportunity and Access (309) 438-3383 equalopportunity@ilstu.edu

Professionalism For purposes of this training, students includes laboratory school students as well as university undergraduate and graduate students. DO: Interact with students in a professional manner at all times. Foster a mentor/mentee relationship. Maintain appropriate boundaries Limit interactions with students to assisting with school events, activities, and functions. Limit touching of students to the following circumstances and only with the permission of the student and in the presence of laboratory school staff: Spotting and/or assisting with positioning for circus, sports, or P.E. Assisting with uniforms, costumes, or equipment. DON’T: Be alone one-on-one with students. Be present when students are changing clothes, uniforms, or costumes. Interact with students on social media or socialize with students. (Note: This does not apply to children/students of a volunteer socializing with other children/students.) Engage in any harassing or discriminatory behavior.

Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy Prohibits any act of harassment and/or discrimination based on the protected classes outlined in the next slide. This includes any negative or different treatment based on membership in a protected class. Prohibits retaliation, which is defined as any adverse action or credible threat of an adverse action taken in response to a complainant’s disclosure of an alleged violation.

Protected Classes Race Color Religion Sex Pregnancy National origin Sexual orientation Order of protection Gender identity and expression* Ancestry Age Marital Status Disability Unfavorable military discharge Veteran Status Genetic Information For more information visit our website at www.equalopportunity.ilstu.edu

Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment is uninvited and unwelcome physical, verbal, or nonverbal behavior of a sexual nature so severe or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or hostile educational or work environment. In addition to being a form of sexual harassment; rape, sexual misconduct, sexual assault/abuse, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking are all criminal acts. Examples Include: Sexual assault/abuse/rape Sexual violence Dating violence Domestic violence Stalking Sexual advances Discussions about sexual activity Repeated date requests Sexual cartoons or images Sexual gestures

Harassing Behaviors Unwelcome – whether intentional or unintentional Physical – touching, groping, kissing, massaging, leering, any type of physical violence including sexual assault Verbal – crude, vulgar, or offensive language, inappropriate jokes, derogatory comments, stereotypes, or stories, sexual noises and discussions about sexual activity Non-verbal – facial expressions, gestures, inappropriate cartoons, pictures, notes, and emails

Harassment Scenarios Victims: Scenarios: Recipient of unwelcome behavior Third party who observes the unwelcome behavior Scenarios: Employee-to-Employee Student-to-Student Employee-to-Student Volunteer-to-Student Same sex or opposite sex What if a student initiates the behavior with a volunteer or employee? The volunteer or employee bears the responsibility for knowing that such conduct is inappropriate, unacceptable, and potentially illegal. If such behavior is observed, reported, or encountered, the volunteer should take measures to ensure the safety of the student and report the incident immediately to laboratory school staff.

If you see something, say something If you become aware of inappropriate behavior involving a student, report it. In an emergency or when there is immediate risk of harm: Dial 9-1-1 In a nonemergency: Notify Laboratory School Staff Contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383 or equalopportunity@ilstu.edu

Responding to Concerns The University is required to follow up on all reported incidents of harassment, discrimination, and sexual harassment including sexual misconduct, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking to support the University’s efforts to provide a safe and non-discriminatory learning environment. The University will follow up using the following complaint procedures: Provide student support, which includes discussing retaliation and whistleblower protections and providing interim and/or protective measures File a complaint Review allegations Investigate allegations Report of investigation Initiate sanctions/interventions Appeal rights The University may impose disciplinary action up to and including the removal of the student from the Laboratory Schools, termination of employment for employees, or removal from campus for volunteers and other visitors to campus. For a detailed explanation of the process, see the Office of Equal Opportunity & Access website at http://equalopportunity.illinoisstate.edu. Where required by law, the University may also report concerns to the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services and/or law enforcement authorities. Please note that University outcomes are separate from outcomes in any criminal process.

Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act Effective: July 1, 2012 Who: ALL University employees What: Required to immediately report cases of suspected child abuse or neglect of minors (children under the age of 18) if the mandated reporter has: Reasonable cause to believe a child he or she engages, interacts with, or encounters in an official or professional capacity may be abused of neglected. Everybody is required to report!

Questions? Office of Equal Opportunity and Access 208 Hovey Hall (309) 438-3383 EqualOpportunity@ilstu.edu www.equal opportunity.ilstu.edu

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