SEXUAL MISCONDUCT REPORTING FORM
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS FORM
DO NOT USE THIS FORM TO REPORT AN IMMEDIATE OR ONGOING THREAT. CALL 911 THEN CAMPUS SECURITY.
Why use this form? Eastern Florida State College takes very seriously its obligations under Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972. Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education
program or activity. Sexual Misconduct is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX, and when the College is
made aware of allegations involving Sexual Misconduct, it must immediately investigate what happened, and as
appropriate, take prompt and effective action to stop the Sexual Misconduct, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects.
Who can use this form? Use this form if you are a student, employee, faculty, or other member of the College
community wishing to report to the College an incident of Sexual Misconduct that you personally endured or witnessed.
Is the information on this form confidential? No. Confidentiality means that information provided by an individual
cannot be revealed to anyone else without the express permission of the individual. Because of the College’s
obligations under Title IX and other laws, the information provided in this form is not confidential. A person who
reports Sexual Misconduct may request that his or her identity be kept confidential, and such a request will
be considered by the College in determining an appropriate response. However, there are situations where the College
may have to override a person's request for confidentiality in order to meet its legal obligations.
Will the information on this form be kept private? Yes. The information provided in this form will only be shared with only
those individuals who are involved the review, investigation, or resolution of the report. While not bound by
confidentiality, College officials will be discreet and respect the privacy of anyone involved in the process to the greatest extent
possible.
Can I use this form to report anonymously? No. DO NOT USE THIS FORM if you wish to report Sexual Misconduct
anonymously. Instead, use the form entitled “Anonymous Reporting Form”, which is available on the College
website. Anonymous reports will be investigated, however, the College’s response may be limited depending on
the information provided.
How do I submit this form to the College? When you have completed this form, you may submit it to any of the
following College officials:
Mark Renkens
Title IX Compliance Coordinator
Melbourne Campus, Bldg. 10, Room 215
Phone: (321) 433-7180
Fax: (321) 433-5026
E-Mail: renkensm@easternflorida.edu
Darla Ferguson
AVP H.R. and Chief Equity & Diversity
Cocoa Campus, Bldg. 2, Room 113
Phone: (321) 433-7080
Fax: (321) 433-7685
E-Mail: fergusond@easternflorida.edu
Joe Ambrose
Chief of Security
Melbourne Campus, Bldg. 8, Room 201
Phone: (321) 433-7007
Fax: (321) 433-5026
E-Mail: ambrosej@easternflorida.edu
*In addition, please note that you may submit this form after regular business hours or when the College is closed to any Campus
Security office.
What happens after this form is submitted? Upon receipt, appropriate College officials will review the information
provided and conduct a preliminary inquiry into the reported allegations. The person(s) identified in this form may be
contacted to discuss the information provided and determine appropriate next steps.
A note about the terms “Victim” and “Survivor”: For the sake of brevity, this form uses the word “Victim” to describe the
person who endured the incident of Sexual Misconduct. By use of this word, the College intends no disrespect to any
Survivor.
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