Sexual Misconduct Reporting Options
NDSCS is committed to providing a welcoming educational environment free from all types of discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct. Awareness of these types of incidents allows the College to promptly respond to eliminate the behavior, prevent its recurrence and address its effects.
1. Submit an NDSCS Concerns report form
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Fill out a report form at NDSCS.edu/Concern with as much detail as possible. Even if you were not directly involved in the incident, but witnessed/heard about the incident, please report.
- A member of the Title IX team will contact the reporting party to discuss options available to them, whether that is filing a formal complaint and/or obtaining supportive measures such as alternative campus housing arrangements, academic modifications, no contact directives, etc.
2. Pursue a formal Title IX Complaint
- Regardless of whether a reporting party has reported sexual misconduct to the Police, or some time has passed since the conduct occurred, a reporting party retains the option to file a formal complaint under the NDSCS Title IX and/or Sexual Misconduct policies. The Title IX Coordinator can explain how to initiate a formal complaint (if the responding party is or was an NDSCS student at the time of the incident) and can connect the reporting party with various campus resources.
3. File a criminal complaint with Law Enforcement
- A report to the Police can empower the reporting party in exercising legal rights and aid in the protection of others. Reporting parties are encouraged to avoid actions that could destroy potential evidence, such as bathing, douching, changing clothes, or cleaning up.
NDSCS Police
Phone Number: 701-671-2233
Location: NDSCS Hektner Student Center, 800 6th St. N., Wahpeton, ND 58075
- Reporting parties are welcome to bring a trusted, supportive individual with them to file a report.
- Reporting parties will have an interview with the officer on duty. Reporting parties will be asked a variety of questions intended to gently draw out the details of what happened.
- Police officers may collect evidence of the reported incident.
Wahpeton Police Department
413 3rd Avenue North
Wahpeton, North Dakota
701-642-7722 (in an emergency, dial 911)
Fargo Police Department
222 4th Street North
Fargo, North Dakota
701-235-4493 (in an emergency, dial 911)
4. Report to the following NDSCS staff:
Sandi Gilbertson
Title IX Coordinator
Executive Director of Human Resources
701-671-2904
Sandi.Gilbertson@ndscs.edu
Haverty Hall 120
Melissa Johnson
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Associate Vice President
701-671-2520
Melissa.J.Johnson.3@ndscs.edu
Haverty Hall 103
5. Anonymous Reporting
An anonymous report is a way to inform College administration that a sexual misconduct event has occurred. Anonymous reports are accepted under Title IX. However, the ability of NDSCS to investigate and resolve anonymous complaints will be limited if the information contained in the anonymous report cannot be verified by independent facts.
Students may request confidentiality at the time they disclose the sexual misconduct. The Title IX Coordinator, or Deputy Title IX Coordinator will evaluate the request and determine the extent to which confidentiality may be maintained. NDSCS will make every attempt to safeguard the privacy of the complainant and/or recipient of the behavior; however, NDSCS cannot ensure confidentiality in all cases. NDSCS must weigh the request for confidentiality against its obligation to protect the safety and security of the entire campus. As is the case with anonymous reports, the College’s ability to conduct a meaningful investigation of the incident and pursue disciplinary action against alleged perpetrators may be limited when confidentiality has been requested.
Depending on the circumstances of the offense (the severity of the offense, the number of victims involved, etc.), NDSCS may be required to respond to an incident, even if confidentiality has been requested. Therefore, NDSCS employees cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality. Individuals desiring confidentiality should be encouraged to contact a confidential clinic or counseling service.
Disclosure to employees of NDSCS Health & Counseling Services will not initiate an investigation by the College against the student’s wishes. These employees are required to report that an incident occurred without revealing any of the victim’s personally identifying information. In some circumstances, NDSCS Student Health Service is required by state law to report cases involving physical trauma to law enforcement.
Before a student reveals information that he or she may wish to keep confidential, any responsible employee at NDSCS is required to make every effort to ensure that the student understands: (i) the employee’s obligation to report the names of the alleged perpetrator and student involved in the alleged sexual violence, as well as relevant facts regarding the alleged incident (including the date, time and location), to the Title IX Coordinator or a Deputy Coordinator, (ii) the student’s option to request that the school maintain his or her confidentiality, which the school will consider, and (iii) the student’s ability to share the information confidentially with counseling, advocacy, health, mental health or sexual-assault related services (e.g., sexual assault resource centers, campus health center and pastoral counselors).
NDSCS Counseling Services
Phone Number: 701-671-2286/2319 | 701-298-4500 (after hours)
Address: Riley Hall, Room 113 – 800 6th St. N., Wahpeton, ND 58076
Website: www.ndscs.edu/counseling
Three Rivers Crisis Center
Phone Number: 701-642-2115
The crisis line is available 24 hours a day.
Someplace Safe
Phone Number: 218-643-3109
Address: 115 5th St. N. #4, Breckenridge, MN 56520
F-M Rape & Abuse Crisis Center
Phone Number: 701-293-7273
Website: www.raccfm.com
Available 24 hours.