Sexual Misconduct Resources, Support, and Reporting Options

Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and safe campus environment for all students, faculty, and staff. Sexual violence is an intolerable intrusion into the most personal and private rights of an individual and is strictly prohibited at RCTC.

Sexual violence is a broad term that encompasses a range of behaviors including, but not limited to: sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking, and dating, intimate partner, and relationship violence.

RCTC provides resources, support, and reporting options to any member of the campus community who has experienced sexual violence. The college is committed to eliminating sexual violence in all forms and will take appropriate action against individuals found responsible for such conduct.

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Affirmative consent, as required under Minnesota State 1B.3 Sexual Misconduct Policy, is defined as “informed, freely given, and mutually understood willingness to participate in sexual activity that is expressed by clear, unambiguous, and affirmative words or actions.”

Reporting Incidents of Sexual Misconduct

Any individual who believes they have been subjected to conduct prohibited by the Minnesota State 1B.3 Sexual Misconduct Policy is encouraged to report the incident.

Reports can be made to the following on-campus resources:

Title IX Coordinator
Teresa Brown, Ph.D.
SS 208
507-285-7217
[email protected]

Or, the Online Reporting Tool may be used.

Individuals may also report incidents of sexual violence to local law enforcement without filing a report to the College. The College can provide support and assistance in reporting to local law enforcement.

Rochester Police Department
201 4th Street SE
Rochester, MN 55904
507-328-2901 or 911 (emergency)

Confidential Resources

If you would like to access support and resources but are not sure if you want to file a report, you can utilize the following resources to access confidential support.

Katie Swegarden
Student Health Servies
Health Sciences 140
507-285-7261

Deb Vang
College Counseling
Student Services 133
507-285-7260

Olmsted County Victim Services 24/7 Phone Line: 507-289-0636