Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia is committed to providing a working, educational, and social environment for all members of the MTSA community, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors to campus that is free from any form of sexual misconduct including harassment and assault. Sexual misconduct is defined as any sexual activity that does not involve the knowing consent of each individual. Consent is informed, freely and actively given, mutually understandable words or actions which indicate a willingness to engage or participate in mutually agreed upon sexual activity. Past consent does not imply future consent, and consent may be withdrawn at any given time.
Sexual assault is defined as an involuntary act in which a person is threatened, coerced, or forced to engage in against their will, or any non-consensual sexual touching of a person. Such acts are against college policy and may also be punishable by civil and criminal legal action.
When possible, MTSA encourages individuals who believe they are being subjected to such conduct to promptly advise the offender that their behavior is unwelcome and request that it be discontinued.
Complaint Process
Employees who believe they have been subjected to either sexual harassment or sexual assault/misconduct may file a complaint with the Title IX Coordinator at 615.732.7854 or in person in the Office of Human Resources. Other resources available for victims of assault/misconduct include the 24-hour hotline of the Nashville Sexual Assault Resource Center (615.259.9055) or the Metro Police Department Madison Precinct (911). Other assistance is available through Behavioral Health Case Management through BCBS (800.818.8581, Option 6), the confidential counseling service provided to employees at no cost.
The complaint will be investigated promptly and in as confidential manner as possible. The investigation will include discussions with both the complainant and the alleged offender. Inquiries may also be made of other persons who may have knowledge about or related to the alleged incident. The investigator will outline to the complainant the investigative actions that will be taken and the anticipated timeframe for completing the investigation.