Title IX - Just Ask

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Get safe first and then Just Ask!

Student resources for reports of sexual discrimination or harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

Report Incident Just Ask Guide

Call 911 in an emergency

Administrative Assistance

  • Katherine Pawlak

    Title IX Compliance Officer
    Raulerson Bldg., near Water Dome
    863.680.3964
    kpawlak@flsouthern.edu

  • Amanda Blount, Ed.D.

    Assistant Dean of Student Development for Accountability, Education, and Compliance
    Rogers 244
    863.680.6221
    fscjustask@flsouthern.edu

On-Campus Resources

  • Safety

    Assistance, non-emergency reports
    863.680.4125

  • Counseling Center *

    Thrift Building
    863.680.6236

  • Chaplain - Tim Wright *

    Fannin Campus Ministries Bldg.
    863.680.4297

  • Student Health Center

    First floor of Thrift Alumni
    863.680.4292

* Confidential, but may have to report incidents to the Title IX Officer depending on the severity of the report

Confidential Resources

  • Peace River Crisis Center

    863.413.2707
    Provides 24-hour, 7 day/week confidential counseling and forensic examinations.

  • Florida Department of Children and Families

    1.800.962.2873
    To report minors who have experienced unwanted sexual contact in the state of Florida. A minor is anyone under 18.

  • Your Personal Physician

    Confidential in the state of Florida.

  • Additional Resources

    In accordance with the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act of 2000, (which amends the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act, the Jeanne Clery Act, and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974), Florida Southern College provides a link to the Florida State Sex Offender Registry.

    All sex offenders are required to register in the State of Florida and to provide notice of each institution of higher education in Florida at which the person is employed, carries a vocation or is a student.

    The Florida Department of Law Enforcement can be reached directly at 1.888.357.7332.

Follow-Up Assistance

  • Lakeland Police Department Victim Assistance

    219 N. Massachusetts Ave., Lakeland FL
    863.834.6900 (main number)

    Can provide “next steps” if you wish to file civil or criminal charges in response to a reported act of violence.

  • Bartow Branch (Polk Co. Courthouse)

    255 N. Broadway St., Bartow, FL
    863.534.4180 (confidential)

    To file civil Domestic Violence reports and obtain “Injunctions for Protection Against Domestic Violence” (no fee).

  • Clerk of the 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Polk Co. FL

    255 N. Broadway St., Bartow, FL
    863.534.4000

    To file injunctions (“Orders of Protection” or “Restraining Orders”) in response to reported Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Violence (no fee).

Safe Ride Home (Checker Cab)

If you are using this service to get to a safer place or to get someplace more safely, you need your FSC student ID so the cab company can bill the College and it is free for you.

863.665.8151

Title IX Training Materials

In compliance with 34 CFR §106.45(b)(10)(i)(D) issued by the United States Department of Education under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972, Florida Southern College has made publicly available the training materials used to train Florida Southern College Title IX personnel.

Training

Florida Southern College’s Title IX Coordinator, Title IX Investigators, and Decision-Makers attended the Title IX & Beyond two-day virtual training program on August 6-7, 2020, which was hosted by Title IX Solutions, LLC. To view our Title IX personnel’s Certificates of Completion of the Title IX & Beyond Training Program, contact Director of Human Resources at kpawlak@flsouthern.edu.

To view the training program materials from the Title IX & Beyond Training Program, please visit the Title IX & Beyond – Participant Access Website.

These materials are the exclusive property of Title IX Solutions, LLC. All rights reserved, ©2020. The publishing of these materials on this website is authorized by Title IX Solutions, LLC solely for use by this institution in compliance with Regulation 34 CFR §106.45(b)(10)(i)(D). No other use or dissemination by this institution or any third party is authorized without the prior written consent of Title IX Solutions, LLC.

The information and materials provided during this program were for educational purposes only and not intended to be legal advice. Attendees should seek independent legal advice concerning the issues presented.

Training Certificate Documentation

FSC Title IX Training Certifications

Last Updated: August 24, 2020

Additional Resources

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About Just Ask

We at Florida Southern College share a common belief that every individual should be able to work and study in an environment free from discrimination, harassment or intimidation based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law or local ordinance.

Discrimination is illegal and in direct conflict with the mission of the College. It exposes the College and the individuals involved to liability under the law. Accordingly, the College prohibits any physical, written, or spoken conduct that violates the prohibitions on harassment set forth above.

This policy refers to all forms of sex discrimination committed by employees, students, or third parties that interfere with FSC academics, athletics, or education, including but not limited to: sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual violence as well as domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

Students

Students who believe they have either witnessed or been subjected to unlawful sex discrimination may notify:

Amanda Blount, Ed.D.

Assistant Dean
  • building is Carlilsle Rogers Building - room is 223
  • 863.680.6221
  • E-mail
Schedule an Appointment with Amanda Blount

Jakiah Davis

Assistant Director of Accountability, Education, and Compliance
  • building is Carlisle Rogers Building - room is 244
  • 863.680.6216
  • E-mail
Schedule an Appointment with Jakiah Davis

Employees

Employees or third parties who believe they have either witnessed or been subjected to unlawful sex discrimination may notify FSC’s Title IX Coordinator

Katherine Pawlak

Assistant Vice President of Operations
Director of Human Resources
863.680.3964
Raulerson Building (next to the water dome)