While not required, departments are welcome to include a statement in the department handbook addressing their reporting responsibilities and providing students with information on available resources.
Sample Handbook Statement
The University of San Diego is committed to upholding standards that promote respect and human dignity in an environment that fosters academic excellence and professionalism. Sex discrimination, sexual harassment (including sexual assault, sexual exploitation, and stalking), and dating/domestic violence in any form are antithetical to the university’s mission and core values, violate university policies, and may also violate federal and state law. All USD faculty and employees (including student employees), other than those deemed Confidential Employees, are “Mandated Reporters” and are required to report incidents of sex discrimination, sexual harassment (including sexual assault, sexual exploitation, and stalking), and dating/domestic violence. If you or someone you know has been impacted by sex discrimination, sexual harassment (including sexual assault, sexual exploitation, and stalking), and dating/domestic violence, please visit www.sandiego.edu/care to access information about university support and resources.