Title IX and Prevention Services
The Office of Title IX investigates sexual misconduct and relationship violence allegations, as well as provides Title IX training to the Bethel community. Included in the Office of Title IX is Prevention Services, which provides training and programming to address personal safety, sexual misconduct, substance use, suicide awareness, and more. Title IX applies to all of the Bethel community, including students, faculty, and staff.
"Bethel University does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, or military service, either in the admission of students, in employment, or in the administration of any of its educational policies, programs, or activities. In conformity with Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Bethel University does not, within the context of its religious principles, heritage, mission, or goals, discriminate on the basis of sex in the area of employment, admission, educational programs, or other activities. Bethel University complies with the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the IRS Anti-Bias Regulation, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
For questions regarding Title IX and its application and to make reports and complaints about conduct that may constitute sexual discrimination, please contact the Bethel University Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Rachael Brooks
Title IX & Prevention Services Coordinator, Bethel University
731-352-4246
325 Cherry Ave., McKenzie, TN 38201 brooksra@bethelu.edu
For Bethel’s Sexual Misconduct and Relationship Violence Policy, please visit https://www.bethelu.edu/about/title-ix-and-prevention-services.
Inquiries regarding other types of discrimination can be addressed to the Chief Academic and Compliance Officer:
Phyllis Campbell
Chief Academic and Compliance Officer
731-352-4046325 Cherry Ave., McKenzie, TN 38201
campbellp@bethelu.edu
For employment concerns, contact the Director of Human Resources.
Vicky Williams
Director of Human Resources
731-352-6405325 Cherry Ave., McKenzie, TN 38201
williamsv@bethelu.edu"
Incident Report Form
To report a suspected violation of Title IX, complete this form and email to brooksra@bethelu.edu.
Sexual Misconduct & Relationship Violence Policy
Bethel's Sexual Misconduct & Relationship Violence Policy outlines Bethel University's Title IX policy, in addition to highlighting the reporting obligations of Responsible Employees and Campus Security Authorities.
Alcohol & Drug Policy
The University expects its students to obey the law. Therefore, a violation of alcohol or drug laws while admitted to the University, wherever that violation occurs, is a violation of the University’s expectations. Read Bethel's complete Alcohol & Drug Policy.
eCHECKUP TO GO
eCHECKUP is a brief self-assessment tool available for use by students to examine their alcohol or cannabis use. Students can also complete a module focusing on sexual violence prevention. Alcohol and Cannabis eCHECKUPs provide immediate personalized feedback about individual use patterns, specific health and personal consequences, unique personal and family risk factors, campus and community support, and emergency services. Answers are CONFIDENTIAL. No name is attached to the form, and no personally identifiable information from the surveys will be stored.
Community Resources
The Office of Counseling Services
Bethel's Office of Counseling Services provides counseling services to promote self-care, psychotherapy, psych-education, community resources, and consultation per the student’s needs. The student is provided with interventions, techniques, and supportive resources that increase personal strengths, resilience, and stamina for success while attending Bethel University and transitioning to new opportunities in society. For more information, email belll@bethelu.edu.
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital Emergency Department
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital Emergency Department is the only hospital in the local area that provides Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE).
Wo/Men's Resource and Rape Assistance Program (WRAP)
WRAP partners with our community to uplift individuals and families whose lives have been traumatized by domestic abuse or sexual assault.
For more information on community resources, contact the Office of Title IX and Prevention Services at brooksra@bethelu.edu or (731) 352-4246.
Online Resources
Student Code of Responsibility
For Bethel University's Student Code of Responsibility, see The Student Log.
The Office of the Dean of Students handles violations of the Student Code of Responsibility. For more information, email loudens@bethelu.edu.
RAINN
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
The mission of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center is to provide leadership in preventing and responding to sexual violence through collaboration, sharing and creating resources, and promoting research.
