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If you or anyone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or Eastern Oregon University (EOU) Campus Security at 541.962.3911

On Campus Resources

  • Title IX Coordinator | 541.962.3476
  • Deputy Title IX Coordinator (Human Resources) | 541.962.3516
  • Deputy Title IX Coordinator (Athletics) | 541.962.3687
  • Campus advocates and volunteers: visit the Privileged Campus Advocate page to learn who is a campus advocate
  • Campus Security Services | 541.962.3911
  • Student Health and Counseling Center | 541.862.3524
  • Your RA or Area Coordinator
  • Visit the Privileged Campus Advocate page or connect with the Privileged Campus Advocate to learn more about resources and confidential contacts vs. responsible employees

Off Campus Resources

  • La Grande Police Department | Emergency: 911, Non Emergency: 541.963.1017
  • Shelter From the Storm 541.963.7226, 24/7 Hotline 541.963.9261
  • Union County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) | (24/7) 911
  • Union County District Attorney | 541.963.1007
  • Grande Ronde Hospital | (24/7) 541.963.8421 (for physical injury)
  • RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest Nation Network) | 24-hr. Hotline: 800.656.HOPE

Support

If you have experienced sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating or relationship violence, stalking, or sexual exploitation, the University is committed to getting you the help and support you deserve. No matter the situation, you are not to blame.

You are entitled to EOU resources within the college or the community, including:

  • academic accommodations
  • employment accommodations
  • housing accommodations
  • medical care
  • emotional support
  • advocacy services

Medical Care

If you have been physically, emotionally, or sexually assaulted, immediate medical care can be helpful for treating or preventing illness and/or injury. It is also an important way to preserve evidence to prove criminal physical or sexual assault or to obtain assistance in applying for a protection order with the local Police Department.

Contacts for medical help:

  • Shelter From the Storm | 541.963.7226, 24/7 Hotline 541.963.9261
  • Sexual Assault Response Team (SAFE exam) | 911
  • Student Health Center | 541.962.3476
  • Grande Ronde Hospital | 541.963.8421

Emotional Support & Advocacy

The University provides a variety of resources within the community to support those who have been affected by physical, emotional, sexual or gender-based harassment or misconduct. Assistance can include counseling and emotional support as well as assistance in living, transportation and/or working situations.

For contacts for emotional support and advocacy see On Campus Resources listed above

File a Report

We believe it is the right of the victim of interpersonal violence to decide if they wish to report an incident, and how much information they wish to share about the incident.

Choose one or more of the following options:

  • Connect with a Privileged Campus Advocate, who is a confidential contact, to learn about options and services available to you. Campus Office at 541.962.3381 | 24/7 Hotline at 541.963.9261.
  • Police Report You can make a report with the La Grande Police Department at 541-963-1017.  Even if you do not want to pursue criminal charges at this time, you can always make a police report to have this information on file. Police reports are eventually accessible by Public Records Requests.
  • Campus Security Make a report to our Campus Security at 541.962.3911.
  • Title IX Coordinator File a report with the Title IX Coordinator and Director of Student Relations at 541.962.3476. If formal action not wanted, reports remain private and only shared with key University personnel unless the University must take action for reasons of safety.
  • File an Anonymous Report. Names are not required to report. This information is used for the purpose of statistical reporting when names are not provided.

Prevention

Several offices at Eastern Oregon University (EOU) offer programming around the prevention of sexual misconduct and training for how to interrupt potential acts of violence.

Title IX Coordinator: The Title IX Coordinator can provide various types of programs or options for training related to Title IX. These include knowing your rights; EOU policies and procedures for handling sexual misconduct; student rights, freedoms and responsibilities; and more. The office also offers trainings in conjunction with Human Resources, for faculty and staff regarding these topics as well as the role of a responsible employee and sexual harassment in the workplace. Program requests can be made through the Title IX Coordinator at (541) 962-3476.

Student Involvement and Wellness: The Center for Student Involvement and the Wellness Program offer a range of nationally recognized educational speakers and awareness programs throughout the academic year. In addition, partnered with local community resources to provide training and education opportunities for the campus community. For a complete list of events for the term and year please contact the Center for Student Involvement (541-962-3705) or the Wellness Program (541-962-3524).

Statement on retaliation

EOU prohibits retaliation against individuals who engage in reporting a complaint of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating or domestic violence, and/or stalking. Retaliatory behavior is regarded as additional misconduct and may lead to increased sanctions.

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