All members of the NUHS Community should be free from sexual misconduct impacting the educational or workplace environment. NUHS is committed to fostering a climate free from sexual misconduct through a coordinated education and prevention program, clear and effective policies, as well as investigative and complaint procedures that are prompt, equitable and accessible to all.
Any member of the NUHS Community may report or file a complaint to the Title IX Coordinator or Title IX Deputy Coordinator via telephone, online form, email, or in person.
Online form: Title IX and Sex Discrimination Complaint Form
Title IX Officials and Contact Information
Title IX Coordinator: Tracy McHugh, Vice President for Administrative Services
Phone: (630) 889-6605
Email: [email protected]
Office: Executive Offices located in Janse Hall (Illinois site)
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, CST
The university has also assigned three Deputy Title IX Coordinators and one Confidential Advisor to receive Sexual Misconduct complaints and conduct investigations under the supervision of the Title IX Coordinator. They are:
- Andrew Wozniak – Director of Human Resources
Tel.: (630) 889-6878, Email: [email protected], Office: 1st floor, Janse Hall, Rm. 117D - Yesenia Maldonado – Dean of Students
Tel.: (630) 889-6546, Email: [email protected], Office: 2nd floor, Janse Hall, Rm. 218 - Pamela Jones – Florida Campus Coordinator
Tel.: (727) 394-6217, Email: [email protected], Office: Seminole UPC, 2nd Floor, Room UP203 - Kimberly Kuspa – Confidential Advisor
Tel.: (630)-889-6851, Email: [email protected], Office: 1st floor, Janse Hall
Resources
The university urges anyone who has been sexually assaulted to seek support as soon as possible to minimize and treat physical harm, assist with processing the unique and complex emotional aftermath, and help preserve and understand options for pressing charges. Even for someone who does not wish to report the event to the police or pursue disciplinary action, seeking medical attention as soon as possible is important. At any point that an individual is ready to come forward, the university is prepared to help.
For information about complaint management for victims, see Title IX and Sex Discrimination Policy.
Further information about Title IX and sex discrimination in education is available from the Office of Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100 (by Customer Service Hotline: 800-421-3481; fax: 202-453-6012; TDD: 877-521-2172; email: [email protected]; or on the web, at http://www.ed.gov/ocr).
NUHS strictly prohibits retaliation against any individual who brings a good faith complaint under this policy or participates in any portion of a Title IX investigation. Retaliatory conduct violates not only the university’s Non-Retaliation Policy and Title IX, but may also violate state and federal law.
Resources for Victims of Sexual Misconduct
Download printable version of Title IX Overview and Resources
NUHS has created brochures with contact information and bystander intervention tips to assist the NUHS community:
Survivor’s Rights
- To receive concise information regarding crime victim’s rights:
- Illinois Victim’s Rights can be found at: ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1970&ChapterID=54
- Florida Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights can be found at: https://www.myfloridalegal.com/crime-victims-services/florida-crime-victims-bill-of-rights
- To report or not report the alleged incident to NUHS or law enforcement.
- To request NUHS to assist you in contacting local law enforcement.
- To make a confidential report to the NUHS confidential advisor and/or Title IX coordinator.
- To make a confidential report to a mental health counselor or clergy.
- To request NUHS provide you with interim protective measures.
- To receive a resolution complaint summary from NUHS through the NUHS Title IX and Sex Discrimination Policy found at:
https://www.nuhs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Title-IX-and-Sex-Discrimination-Policy-November-2024.pdf - To request NUHS assist you in seeking assistance through community-based, state, and national sexual assault crisis centers referenced below in the resource section and receive that information within 12 hours of filing a complaint.
- To receive free medical forensic exams at the hospitals located below:
- Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515 – (630) 275-5900
- St. Petersburg Hospital, 6500 28th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710 – (727) 384-1414
Campus Security
Illinois Campus Security
On-Campus - Ext. 311
Cell Phone - (630) 927-9957
Florida Campus Security
SPC Security Dispatch
(727) 791-2560
Police (Non-Emergency)
Illinois Police / Sheriff
Lombard Police Department
(630) 620-5955
DuPage County Sheriff's Office
(630) 682-7256
Florida Police / Sheriff
Pinellas Park Police Department
(727) 541-0758
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
(727) 582-6200
Rape Crisis, Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse
Illinois
IL Coalition Against Sexual Assault
(217) 753‐4117
www.icasa.org
Rape Victim Advocates
(312) 443‐9603
www.rapevictimadvocates.org
Florida
Suncoast Center
(727) 530-7273
www.suncoastcenter.org
FL Council Against Sexual Violence
(850) 297‐2000
www.fcasv.org
National
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-4673
www.rainn.org
Center for Disease Control & Prevention
1-800-232-4636
www.cdc.gov/std
AIDS National Hotline
1-800-342-2437
Sexual and Domestic Abuse Outreach and Advocacy
Illinois
Family Shelter Services
(630) 221-8290
www.familyshelterservice.org
Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault
(217) 753-8081
Florida
Suncoast Center Abuse Hotline
1-800-962-2873
www.suncoastcenter.org
FL Council Against Sexual Violence
(850) 297‐2000
www.fcasv.org
FL Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-500-1119
www.fcadv.org
National
National Sexual Violence Center
1-877-739-3895
www.nsvrc.org
National Domestic Violence Helpline
1-800-799-7233
www.thehotline.org
ChildHelp National Child Abuse Hotline
(1-800) 4-A-Child or
(1-800) 422-4453
www.childhelp.org/hotline/
Stalking Resources
Illinois
Illinois Stalking Law:
www.victimsofcrime.org/our-programs/stalking-resource-center/stalking-laws/criminal-stalking-laws-by-state/illinois#3
National
National Stalking Resource Center
(202) 467-8700
www.nsvrc.org
Counseling and Mental Health Services
Illinois
DuPage County Crisis Intervention Unit
(630) 627-1700
www.dupagehealth.org
NAMI of DuPage County
(630) 752-0066
www.namidupage.org
IL Health & Human Services Helpline
1-800-843-6154
www.dhs.state.il.us
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
(630) 971-3927
www.ywcachicago.org
Florida
Suncoast Center
(727) 388-1220
www.suncoastcenter.org
University of South Florida Psychological Services Center
(813) 974-2496
http://psc.usf.edu/
National
National Alliance on Mental Health
1-800-950-6264
www.nami.org
Victims’ Rights and Resources
National
The National Center for Victims of Crime
(202) 467-8700
https://victimsofcrime.org/
Not Alone
http://changingourcampus.org/
Each member of the university plays a vital role in supporting the NUHS community. Through collaboration, commitment, and dedication every employee can aid in the safety of the campus.
Responsible Employees
Any NUHS employee (Illinois or Florida site) other than the Title IX Coordinator, Title IX Deputy Coordinators or the designated Confidential Advisor is considered a Responsible Employee. The Office of Civil Rights defines responsible employees as any employee who:
(a) has the authority to take action to redress sexual harassment/misconduct;
(b) who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual harassment/misconduct or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate designee;
(c) who a student reasonably believes has the authority or duty.
NUHS understands that a student, employee or third party may choose to make a report to an NUHS Responsible Employee for various reasons. That person may have limited interaction with NUHS employees, may have developed a professional relationship with a particular employee and feels comfortable bringing forward his/her concern, may need immediate attention and interacts with the first employee they encounter, or may not know where a complaint should be filed.
It is important to recognize that any person making a complaint to a Responsible Employee is not making a “confidential” complaint, but instead a complaint that will be kept “private” and shared with the Title IX Coordinator as soon as possible. If you receive a complaint, please notify the Title IX Coordinator via phone (630-889-6607) or email ([email protected]) immediately. If the Title IX Coordinator is not available, please notify campus security immediately (630-927-9957).
NUHS has developed several resources a responsible employee may wish to refer to when receiving a complaint.
- Title IX Responsible Employee Action Checklist
Provides step by step directions regarding interaction with a complainant. - Title IX Overview and Resources
Identifies Title IX Officials, locations, Campus Security Contact Information and resources relative to counseling, hotlines and hospitals. This sheet should be printed out and given to any person that files a complaint with a responsible employee. - Rights of the Victim (Illinois) and Rights of the Victim (Florida)
Identifies Illinois and/or Florida mandated rights every victim of sexual assault has available to them. - Title IX and Sex Discrimination Policy
NUHS policy and procedures pertaining to sexual misconduct and sexual harassment.
All NUHS community members receive training on the expectations and roles in fostering a safe and respectful campus.
Title IX training for employees and students is provided by Vector Solutions Student Success web-based training software.