Title IX - Just Ask
Get Safe First and Then Just Ask!
Student resources for reports of sexual discrimination or harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
About Just Ask
We at Florida Southern College share a common belief that every individual should be able to work and study in an environment free from discrimination, harassment or intimidation based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law or local ordinance.
Discrimination is illegal and in direct conflict with the mission of the College. It exposes the College and the individuals involved to liability under the law. Accordingly, the College prohibits any physical, written, or spoken conduct that violates the prohibitions on harassment set forth above.
This policy refers to all forms of sex discrimination committed by employees, students, or third parties that interfere with FSC academics, athletics, or education, including but not limited to: sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual violence as well as domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
Call 911 in an emergency
Administrative Assistance
Katherine Pawlak
Title IX Compliance Officer
Raulerson Bldg., near Water Dome
863.680.3964
kpawlak@flsouthern.eduRichard Gebauer
Director of Student Conduct
Carlisle Rogers, 2nd Floor
863.680.6216
fscjustask@flsouthern.edu
On-Campus Resources
Safety
Assistance, non-emergency reports
863.680.4305Counseling Center *
Thrift Building
863.680.6236Chaplain - Tim Wright *
Fannin Campus Ministries Bldg.
863.680.4297Student Health Center
First floor of Thrift Alumni
863.680.4292
Confidential Resources
Peace River Crisis Center
863.413.2707
Provides 24-hour, 7 day/week confidential counseling and forensic examinations.Florida Department of Children and Families
1.800.962.2873
To report minors who have experienced unwanted sexual contact in the state of Florida. A minor is anyone under 18.Your Personal Physician
Confidential in the state of Florida.
Additional Resources
In accordance with the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act of 2000, (which amends the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act, the Jeanne Clery Act, and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974), Florida Southern College provides a link to the Florida State Sex Offender Registry.
All sex offenders are required to register in the State of Florida and to provide notice of each institution of higher education in Florida at which the person is employed, carries a vocation or is a student.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement can be reached directly at 1.888.357.7332.
Follow-Up Assistance
Lakeland Police Department Victim Assistance
219 N. Massachusetts Ave., Lakeland FL
863.834.6900 (main number)Can provide “next steps” if you wish to file civil or criminal charges in response to a reported act of violence.
Bartow Branch (Polk Co. Courthouse)
255 N. Broadway St., Bartow, FL
863.534.4180 (confidential)To file civil Domestic Violence reports and obtain “Injunctions for Protection Against Domestic Violence” (no fee).
Clerk of the 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Polk Co. FL
255 N. Broadway St., Bartow, FL
863.534.4000Florida Department of Children and Families To file injunctions (“Orders of Protection” or “Restraining Orders”) in response to reported Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Violence (no fee).
Safe Ride Home (Checker Cab)
863.665.8151
863.665.8151
Title IX Training Materials
In compliance with 34 CFR §106.45(b)(10)(i)(D) issued by the United States Department of Education under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972, Florida Southern College has made publicly available the training materials used to train Florida Southern College Title IX personnel.
Training
Florida Southern College’s Title IX Coordinator(s) and Title IX Investigators completed a live, comprehensive two-day Title IX training program hosted by Title IX Solutions, LLC on FSC's campus on October 4 - 5, 2023. To view our Title IX personnel’s Certificates of Completion of the comprehensive Title IX training program, contact Director of Human Resources at kpawlak@flsouthern.edu.
View Title IX training program materials
These materials are the exclusive property of Title IX Solutions, LLC. All rights reserved, ©2023. The publishing of these materials on this website is authorized by Title IX Solutions, LLC solely for use by this institution in compliance with Regulation 34 CFR §106.45(b)(10)(i)(D). No other use or dissemination by this institution or any third party is authorized without the prior written consent of Title IX Solutions, LLC.
The information and materials provided during this program were for educational purposes only and not intended to be legal advice. Attendees should seek independent legal advice concerning the issues presented.
Additional Resources
Related Information
Employees
Employees or third parties who believe they have either witnessed or been subjected to unlawful sex discrimination may notify FSC’s Title IX Coordinator
![Katherine Pawlak](https://fsc-web-2021-stage.bluemod.us/getattachment/4f0d4cd8-57ea-4a0d-beae-c1249531b7b3/hs-katherine-pawlak.jpg?lang=en-US&ext=.jpg)
Assistant Vice President of Operations
Director of Human Resources
Title IX Officer
863.680.3964