Filing a Report
Your Options for Support and Reporting
Glen Oaks Community College is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and supportive learning and working environment. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, or related behavior, you have options for getting support and reporting concerns.
You are in control of how and when you choose to move forward.
Confidential Support Options
If you would like to talk with someone without triggering a college investigation, you may choose confidential support resources. These individuals and organizations can listen, provide support, and help you understand your options while maintaining confidentiality.
Confidential resources include:
- Licensed counselors
- Members of the clergy or chaplains
- Off-campus sexual assault and crisis support services
The college recommends contacting Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services at 1-800-828-2023, a 24-hour crisis line available to provide confidential support.
If you are unsure whether someone is required to share information, ask them before you talk. They can explain their role and help you decide what support option is best for you.
Your Privacy and Information Sharing
Glen Oaks respects your privacy and handles reports with care.
Personally identifiable information may be shared only if there is a concern about your safety or the safety of others in the campus community. If information must be shared, it will be limited to what is necessary, shared with as few people as possible, and handled with sensitivity and discretion.
Filing a Formal Complaint
If you want the college to take formal action, you may file a report under Title IX. Filing a formal complaint allows the college to review the situation and, when appropriate, begin a resolution process.
You may:
- Submit an online Sexual Harassment and Misconduct report
- Speak directly with the Title IX Coordinator to file a report
When a formal complaint is made, the college will take the report seriously and follow established grievance procedures to ensure a fair and thorough process.
What to Expect
- Information may be shared with involved parties, investigators, witnesses, advisors, and others who are part of the Title IX process
- The goal is a respectful, timely, and equitable resolution
File a Report Online
If you are ready to take the next step, you can submit a report electronically at any time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I have to file a formal complaint to get help?
A: No. You can access confidential support, counseling, and information without filing
a formal complaint. Support is available whether or not you choose to report.
Q: What is the difference between a confidential report and a formal complaint?
A: A confidential report allows you to talk with certain professionals who can provide
support without starting a college investigation. A formal complaint asks the college
to take action and may begin a Title IX review process.
Q: Will my parents or family be notified if I file a report?
A: No, not automatically. Information is shared only when required for safety or legal
reasons and only with individuals who need to know. For dual-enrolled high school
students the college will work directly with the high school and parents may be informed.
Q: Can I file a report even if the incident happened off campus or in the past?
A: Yes. You are encouraged to report incidents regardless of where or when they occurred.
The Title IX Coordinator can help you understand what options may be available.
Q: Can I file a report for someone else?
A: Yes. You may submit a concern on behalf of another person. The college will follow
up in a respectful and appropriate way.
Q: What happens after I submit a report?
A: After submission, the Title IX Coordinator reviews the information and may reach
out to discuss next steps, available resources, and your options. You decide how you
would like to proceed.
Q: Will the other person be told that I filed a report?
A: Yes. Under formal Title IX procedures, the college must inform the respondent of
the complaint, identity, and details of the allegation.
Q: Can I change my mind after filing a report?
A: Yes. You may choose not to move forward at any point. The Title IX Coordinator
can explain what options remain available to you.
Q: Is there a time limit to report sexual harassment or misconduct?
A: No. While earlier reporting can help with response options, there is no deadline
for reaching out for support or filing a report.