III. Resources and Support Services
Luther College will make every effort to safeguard the identities of students who seek help and/or report sexual misconduct. While steps are taken to protect the privacy of victims, the college may need to investigate an incident and take action once an allegation is known, whether or not the student chooses to pursue a complaint.
On Campus Confidential Resources: Students who feel they have been the victim of any form of sexual misconduct may wish to seek confidential counseling or support. The following individuals are designated as confidential resources; they will seek to maintain information received as private and will not share confidential information with college officials or others, unless required to do so by law:
• Campus Pastors/Catholic Chaplain, College Ministries, x1040
• College Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Counseling Service, x1375
• College Nurses/Physicians, Health Service, x1045
On Campus “Mandatory Reporting” Resources: Students should be aware that almost all faculty/staff members and most offices on campus are considered “mandatory reporting resources.” Because the college takes allegations of sexual misconduct very seriously, we expect faculty and staff to report all allegations. The following mandatory reporting individuals and offices are specially equipped to follow up on allegations of sexual misconduct. These individuals and offices will do so with respect for the privacy of those allegedly involved in the incident:
• Harassing Conduct Officers:
Erin Flater, Sampson-Hoffland Laboratories, x1632; Gregory Peterson, Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, x1205
Leah McCrea, Dahl Centennial Union, x1396; Ann Highum, Dahl Centennial Union, x1020
• Student Life Office, Dahl Centennial Union, x1020
• Hall Directors/Area Coordinators/Resident Assistants, residence halls
• Residence Life Office, Dahl Centennial Union, x1330
• Safety and Security Office, Dahl Centennial Union, x2111 (24 hours, seven days/week)
Decorah Area Confidential Resources: Students who feel they have been the victim of any form of sexual misconduct may also choose to seek out confidential counseling or support off campus. Resources include:
• Winneshiek Medical Center, 563-382-2911
• Domestic and Sexual Abuse Resource Center 24-Hour Crisis Line, 563-382-2989
• Decorah Police Department, 563-382-3667