2022-2023 Student Handbook
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Denver Seminary's Title IX Team
Ms. Debra Kellar
Title IX Coordinator
Vice President of Finance and Campus Operations
303-762-6893
Debbie.Kellar@denverseminary.edu
Ms. Kristy McGarvey
Title IX Deputy Coordinator (Students)
Dean of Students
303-357-5842
Kristy.mcgarvey@denverseminary.edu
Ms. Wendi Gowing
Title IX Deputy Coordinator (Faculty/Staff)
Director of Human Resources
303-762-6887
Wendi.Gowing@denverseminary.edu
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Policies and Procedures
The following information regarding Title IX is summative in nature for the purposes of this Handbook.
Denver Seminary's policies and procedures regarding sexual misconduct can be found in their entirety in
the Denver Seminary Title IX—Harassment Free Workplace and Campus policy. Individuals should consult
this document for full reference.
Sexual misconduct encompasses a broad range of actions commonly represented by unwanted sexual
activity, touching, or behavior. More specifically, sexual misconduct refers to physical sexual acts
perpetrated against a person's will or where a person is incapable of giving consent due to incapacitation.
Intimate partner violence refers to any act of violence or threatened act of violence, sexual or otherwise,
against a person who is or has been involved in a sexual, dating, domestic or other intimate relationship
with that person. Attempting any of the above described behaviors is also sexual misconduct. Detailed
definitions and descriptions of sexual misconduct and sexual violence are provided in the Denver Seminary
Title IX—Harassment Free Workplace and Campus policy.
Instructions for Victims of Sexual Violence
1. Go to a safe place and call someone. Call 911.
2. Do not shower, wash your hands or fingernails, change or remove clothing, or apply or take
medication. Any of these actions could alter or destroy physical evidence.
3. Go to a hospital for medical attention.
4. Get help, like counseling or victim assistance.
On Campus: The Department of Student Life, specifically the Dean of Students, or Campus Security can
connect you with these services and can also help you report the incident if you choose to do so.
Off Campus: If you cannot get to or contact anyone on campus, or if it is after-hours, the following
resources are available:
• The Blue Bench – Denver's rape crisis center; call their 24-hour hotline at 303-322-7273.
• Littleton Police Department Victim Services Unit – 303-660-7535, or visit their website.
• Women's Crisis Center of Douglas County – 303-688-8484
• Denver Health Medical Center SANE – 303-602-3007
If you would like to speak to someone but not report the alleged violations, the Department of Student Life
or the Dean of Students can provide you with counseling options.
