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The University compiles statistics for certain crimes that are reported to campus security authorities or local police agencies including incidents of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking in compliance with federal law.

The University prohibits the offenses of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. As a result, the University issues this statement of policy to inform the community of our comprehensive plan addressing sexual misconduct, educational programs, and procedures that address sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, whether the incident occurs on or off campus and when it is reported to a University official. A copy of this Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Policy shall be distributed annually to each University employee and to each University student who is taking one or more classes for academic credit and students enrolled in continuing education classes.

The Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Policy shall contain information on the following items:

• Procedures the University will follow once an incident of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking has been reported, including the standard of evidence that will be used during a conduct hearing;
• Description of the educational programs to promote awareness of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking for all incoming students and new employees and ongoing prevention and awareness campaigns for students and employees;
• Missouri definition of consent, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking and the applicable federal definitions;
• Safe and positive options for bystander intervention and information on risk reduction to recognize the warning signs of abusive behavior and how to avoid potential attacks; and
• Explanation of Victims’ rights in cases of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.