Information for Faculty
Our students form important and influential connections with our faculty. Frostburg State University students view their faculty as trusted mentors and guides along their educational and professional journey.
Because of this, students often look to their faculty for support and advice during times of distress. The information and resources below are intended to provide guidance to faculty in their work to support students
Reporting Obligations
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Obligations to Report Sexual Misconduct
Per the University System of Maryland Policy on Sexual Misconduct VI-1.60, faculty are determined to be "Responsible Employees." Responsible Employees must forward all reports of sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator.
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Obligations to Report Child Abuse and Neglect
Per the University System of Maryland Policy on the Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect VI-1.50 and Maryland State Law, faculty are determined to be "Professional Employees" and "Mandated Reporters." Professional Employees/Mandated Reporters must forward all reports of child abuse and/or neglect to University Police as soon as possible.
For more information, please review the USM FAQ on Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect. -
Disclosing Reporting Obligations
FSU Faculty Senate with support of the Office of Gender Equity have collaborated on the following syllabus language of course syllabus language regarding faculty reporting obligations, including child maltreatment and sexual misconduct, please review our Required Syllabus Language Regarding Reporting Obligations.
Supporting Students
For a quick reference guide to aid in your work in supporting students, please view our Supporting Students Handbook for Faculty handbook.
- To print the Supporting Students Handbook, please select "Booklet" style printing after prompting the print request.
- To request a hard-copy of the Supporting Students Handbook, please send an email to titleix@frostburg.edu.