Faculty & Staff Resources
For the most current information, please see the We Care website.
Resources for Employees
All faculty and staff members should understand the requirements and procedures regarding reporting sexual misconduct, as well as the resources available to support students. Sample syllabus language about your reporting requirements is also included on this page.
Faculty and staff should also be aware that there are campus and community resources in place to address incidents that impact them personally. Listed below are some of these resources.
Information for Responsible Employees
- Responsible Employee Resource Page (PDF)
- FAQ About Annual Haven for Faculty & Staff Training
- FAQ for Responsible Employees
Syllabus Language Samples
Short Sample
Sexual Misconduct Policy and Reporting
The University of Illinois is committed to combating sexual misconduct. Faculty and staff members are required to report any instances of sexual misconduct to the University’s Title IX Office. In turn, an individual with the Title IX Office will provide information about rights and options, including accommodations, support services, the campus disciplinary process, and law enforcement options.
A list of the designated University employees who, as counselors, confidential advisors, and medical professionals, do not have this reporting responsibility and can maintain confidentiality, can be found here: wecare.illinois.edu/resources/students/#confidential.
Other information about resources and reporting is available here: wecare.illinois.edu.
Medium-length Sample
Sexual Misconduct Policy and Reporting
The University of Illinois is committed to combating sexual misconduct. As such, you should know that faculty and staff members are required to report any instances of sexual misconduct—which also includes dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking—to the University’s Title IX Office. What this means is that as your instructor, I am required to report any incidents of sexual misconduct that are directly reported to me, or of which I am somehow made aware. When a report is received, an individual with the Title IX Office reaches out to provide information about rights and options, including accommodations, support services, the campus disciplinary process, and law enforcement options.
There is an exception to this reporting requirement about which you should be aware. A list of the designated University employees who, as counselors, confidential advisors, and medical professionals, do not have this reporting responsibility and can maintain confidentiality, can be found here: wecare.illinois.edu/resources/students/#confidential.
Other information about resources and reporting is available at the We Care website: wecare.illinois.edu.
Long Sample
Sexual Misconduct Policy and Reporting
The University of Illinois is committed to combating sexual misconduct. As such, you should know that faculty and staff members are required to report any instances of sexual misconduct—which can include harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking—to the University’s Title IX Office. What this means is that as your [insert your role: professor/instructor/advisor/etc. here], I am required to report any incidents of sexual misconduct that are directly reported to me, or of which I am somehow made aware. When a report is received, an individual with the Title IX Office reaches out to provide information about rights and options, including accommodations, support services, the campus disciplinary process, and law enforcement options.
There is an exception to this reporting requirement about which you should be aware. A list of the designated University employees who, as counselors, confidential advisors, and medical professionals, do not have this reporting responsibility and can maintain confidentiality, can be found here: wecare.illinois.edu/resources/students/#confidential.
Other information about resources and reporting is available here: wecare.illinois.edu.
Campus and Community Resources
Campus Resources
Faculty Staff Assistance Services
(217) 244-5312
8:30 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday
If an emergency arises outside of normal business hours, you can contact our 24-hour crisis line at (217) 244-7739.
Faculty Staff Assistance Services provides confidential assistance to employees and their families who may be experiencing difficulties that impact their lives. They are a confidential resource, meaning that reports of sexual misconduct are kept completely confidential and not reported to the University unless the survivor has asked for this to happen. More information on confidential resources is available on the We Care website.)
Office for Access & Equity
(217) 333-0885
accessandequity@illinois.edu
8:30 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday
Title IX Office
(217) 333-3333
titleixcoordinator@illinois.edu
8:30 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday
University of Illinois Campus Wellbeing Services
(217) 265-9355
wellbeing@illinois.edu
8:30 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday
Women’s Resources Center
(217) 333-3137
womenscenter@illinois.edu
8:30 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday
The Women’s Resources Center offers confidential advocacy and support related to sexual misconduct including (but not limited to) academic and employment needs, mental and physical health referrals, support with both the criminal and student discipline systems, and a weekly support group. All services are free of charge and available for persons of all gender identities. The Center has staff designated as confidential advisors, trained and dedicated to provide support and advocacy.
State Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The State Employee Assistance Program is available to employees who are eligible for the State of Illinois Employees Group Insurance Program (SEGIP). See SEGIP Health Insurance to see if you are eligible. If the employee participates in a State health plan, then EAP services are also available to their eligible dependents.
The State EAP is a confidential assessment and referral service that provides problem identification, counseling, and referral services. All EAP care managers are professional, licensed clinicians and experienced in providing support, understanding, and guidance for a broad range of needs.
Trained customer service representatives and EAP care managers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (866) 659-3848 or TDD/TTY (800) 456-4006.
Community Resources
Rape Advocacy, Counseling, & Education Services (R.A.C.E.S.)
Crisis Hotline: (217) 384-4444
Rape Advocacy, Counseling, & Education Services (R.A.C.E.S.) has a twenty-four crisis hotline, medical and legal advocacy, counseling services, and public education and training. All services are free of charge and confidential.
Rosecrance
Crisis Hotline: (217) 359-4141
Rosecrance offers a 24-hour mental health crisis hotline and provides a range of prevention, intervention, and behavioral health treatment services for individuals and families.
Courage Connection
Domestic Violence Hotline: (217) 384-4390
Courage Connection provides housing and services for individuals or families who are victims of domestic violence. They offer safety planning, domestic violence counseling, court advocacy, assistance in obtaining orders of protection, and other counseling services. Shelter and service
State and National Resources
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
(800) 656-4673
Phone and online hotlines 24 hours/day, 365 days/year
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799−7233
Phone and online hotlines 24 hours/day, 365 days/year
Love Is Respect
(866) 331-9474
Phone and online hotlines 24 hours/day, 365 days/year
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV)
(217) 789-2830
Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA)
(217) 753-4117
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence