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Student Lifelines
A b i week l y n ew s l et te r fo r s t ud e nt reso u rces b ro u g ht to yo u
by T h e D i v i s i o n of St ud e nt & E n ro l l m e nt Se r v i ces #19
REGISTRATION COUNSELORS CORNER
RESOURCES Control Breathing, Control Stress
SSC has moved to a Virtual Classroom model through You’re stuck in rush-hour traffic, glancing at your car’s
Spring 2021 Semester with some exceptions. However, clock every few minutes as you strain to get to work
the College continues to provide a high level of on time. You may not notice, but your breathing is
instruction and support services. Apply now and shallow, your pulse rate is high and your chest feels
register today! Email registration&records@ssc.edu for tight. In fact, you feel this way in many stressful
assistance. situations.
Sound familiar? Modern society creates more than its
Register Now for Spring Classes! share of stress. It’s difficult to change some situations —
but you can manage how you feel about them, experts
https://selfservice.ssc.edu/S46student/courses say.
Begin with something you take for granted — your
breathing. If you’re on that busy highway, pay
Planning and Registration Guide attention to what’s going on around you, but pay
https://tl.ssc.edu/student-self-service-student- attention to your breathing, too. It’s one of the few
planning-registration/ things you can control.
“Focusing on your breathing is one of the highly
View our SSC Self Service User guide! effective ways of reducing stress,” says cardiologist
h t t p s : // w w w. s s c . e d u/ w p - c o n t e n t / James Rippe, M.D., author of 10 books on health and
uploads/2018/02/Self-Service-User-Guide.pdf fitness, including “Healthy Heart for Dummies.” “It
brings you into the here and now,” distracting you
from your worries.
Login to Online Courses “We’ve become addicted to moving and thinking at
hyper-speed,” adds Stephan Rechtschaffen, M.D.,
https://d2l.ssc.edu/d2l/login wellness expert and author of the book Timeshifting.
https://lms.ssc.edu/login/index.php “When we’re under stress, our breathing is short, high
up in the lungs. More relaxed breathing doesn’t rely
For help with online courses email on the chest wall, but rather on the abdomen.”
ssconline@ssc.edu or call 708-225-5825 option 2.
Abdominal breathing, experts say, provides the
lungs with more oxygen and is more rhythmic. It’s
something that opera singers and other performers
How to Access Brainfuse Live Tutoring have known for years: Abdominal breathing allows
them to control of their breath, to sing or speak with
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greater power, and to help them focus on the moment.
uploads/2021/01/Brainfuse-D2L _
LiveHelpInstructions.pdf Breathing is just the beginning. If you can adjust
your breath, you can adjust other things in your life,
How to Access the AAC via Zoom experts say. Slow your breath down when you walk
into your office or home and you’ll notice that you
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won’t jump at the first problem that hits you. When
your breath is quiet, you are quiet. SPRING ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Practice your breathing Feb 15 Presidents’ Day: College
Believe it or not, most of us could use a breathing Closed, No Classes - Both
lesson. Practice at home a few times when you’re not Campuses
under stress. Then, try putting these techniques into
Feb 22 Last day to withdraw from 1st
practice when a stressful situation occurs.
8 week credit classes
In a relaxed setting, take three really deep breaths,
focusing on your exhalations. “Really let it out,” says
Feb 26 Pulaski Day Observed:
Dr. Rechtschaffen. “It may feel unnatural at first, but College Closed, No Classes -
stick with it.” Both Campuses
Now, begin focusing on where your breath is coming Mar 6 End of 1st 8 week credit
from, experts say. Here’s one practice method: classes
■ Sit on the edge of a chair, feet flat on the floor.
Mar 8-13 Midterm Break: College
Open, Main Campus - No
■ Place one hand on your lower back and the other
hand on your abdomen, with three fingers below Classes/ OFC Campus Open –
your navel. No SSC Classes
■ As you breathe in, your abdomen should rise, like Mar 15 First meeting of 2nd 8 week
a balloon inflating. credit classes
■ As you breathe out, your abdomen should fall,
with the sensation that the balloon is losing its air. Apr 1 Spring Break: College Open,
Concentrate on your abdomen, not your chest. No Credit Classes
Practice from a few minutes to 20 minutes each day. Apr 2 Spring Day: College Closed,
Soon, it will come naturally. No Classes - Both Campuses
The StayWell Company, LLC © 2021 Apr 3 No Credit Classes
Apr 26 Last day to withdraw from
SSDO 2nd 8 week, 12 week & 16
week credit classes
May 8 Last meeting of day &
For classroom accommodations contact the evening college credit
Services for Students with Disabilities Office classes
(SSDO) at DisabilityServices@ssc.edu. Staff are
May 10-15 Finals Week
available via email 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday.
May 16 Commencement
Note Takers Needed!
Qualified individuals must have a GPA of 2.0 or Student
CheCk-In & Chat
better. Students must be available to work a
minimum of 2 to 3 hours.
Any interested candidates can visit the Career
Development Office in Rm. 2250 to complete an
application or they may visit SSDO (Services for
This is an opportunity for SSC Students
Students with Disabilities Office) in Rm. 2268. to present ideas, ask questions, discuss
concerns and receive college updates.
When: Every Thursday at 1:00pm
Starting on February 4th
Excluding all college closures/holidays
Where: Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/7841587611?pwd=Y0NveTJhY1NrSk4zVkVlZnZ3QUJ0Zz09
Password: G2Sy8L
2 • February 16, 2021 • Student Lifelines
SSC Voices Forum
“A COVID Conversation:
History, Healing and Hope”
Date: Thursday, February 25
Time: 2:00pm
Description: The SSC Community is invited to a panel discussion about
the impact of the pandemic on communities of color from
a historical perspective to the current presidency. The
conversation will also provide information and resources
about the COVID-19 vaccination.
Register for the event here:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUtc-GrrD4rGdPiZ-
pyv3n3eX-wmOW5HgQ1E
Supported by
Department of Education “PBI Project Succeed” in collaboration with the
Division of Student & Enrollment Services.
Special Thanks
SSC’s President Dr. Lynette D. Stokes and Board of Trustees.
For more information contact:
Devon Powell, Dean of Student Services, dpowell@ssc.edu or
(708) 596-2000, ext. 5841.
South Suburban College
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It’s Not Too Late!
Flexible late start 12-week &
8-week classes Feb. 8 and later!
Late Start Students May Still Benefit
From Tuition Assistance,
Free Laptops!
www.ssc.edu
Spring 2021 Academic SUPPORT SERVICES
Survival Skills Sessions:
Tools and Tips for Taking Log in to your WorkLife Online Portal
for access to a variety of different online
Online Courses
resources and information:
Username: SSC500
Password: perspectives
“Come learn about tools and strategies you can use while taking online courses!”
Thursday, Feb. 11th and Mar. 18th 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Presented by AAC Manager William Radtke. Call or text 800.456.6327 at anytime
to be connected to a counselor.
Session will be held online through Zoom.
Go to zoom.us\join and enter 962 0996 2139 for the Meeting ID.
Please email AcademicAssistanceCenter@ssc.edu or call
(708) 596-2000 ext. 2397 with any additional questions.
Chat with a counselor at anytime by
logging on to Perspectivesltd.com and
clicking the Live Chat in the bottom
right corner of the browser or using
our app.
Download the Perspectives Spark
App for quick access to educational
resources, our live chat feature,
or to submit a contact request. Scan
the QR code below to get started!
Presented by the Academic Assistance Center.
SUPPORT IS EVEN CLOSER THAN YOU THINK
Student Government ASSociAtion 800.456.6327 | perspectivesltd.com
Student Life and leadership is looking for
students interested in running in the Student
Government Election in Spring 2021.
For more information please contact
StudentLife@ssc.edu.
4 • February 16, 2021 • Student Lifelines
SSC Pantry Re-Opening TECHNOLOGY RELIEF
Spring 2021! FUND
SSC Technology Relief Fund resources are allocated to
students who have been impacted by the COVID-19
Where: Bremen Room (behind the Cafeteria) SSC Main Campus pandemic and need additional resources to engage
When: Starting January 25, 2021, weekly schedule, Mondays-10:00am-2:00pm in remote learning. Resources are designated on a
case-by-case basis through the Division of Student
For more details contact Student Life and Leadership office and and Enrollment Services at South Suburban College.
Service Learning Program. Resources allocated under this funding include
laptops, digital text books, course fees, course
software, internet access and other resources
necessary to successfully complete courses in a virtual
learning environment.
Eligibility:
1. Preference will be given to new students, recent high
school graduates, and students that have been out
of school for more than 1 semester. All student are
welcome to apply.
2. Recipients must demonstrate a financial need which
can include, but is not limited to unemployment,
financial aid, TANIF or other support programs.
3. Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours for the
Spring 2021 semester.
Click the link to apply and start the process!
Technology Relief Fund
STUDENT ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM (SAP)
The Student Assistance Program at South
Suburban College provides a voluntary,
confidential resource to assist you with issues
affecting your studies, work and personal life. It
South Suburban Family Shelter offers services can assist you in understanding and dealing with
for victims of domestic violence and accepts stress related issues, family concerns, abusive
clients regardless of race, color, religion, national relationships, self-esteem, single parenthood,
origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, anxiety and depression. In addition, the Program
disability, marital status, or age. offers counseling and/or referral for substance
For After-Hours Emergencies, Please Call abuse, pregnancy, AIDS and eating disorders.
Hotline Number 708-335-3028 Visit https://www.ssc.edu/services/student-
708-794-2140 Office hours: services/student-assistance-program/
info@ssfs1.org Monday–Friday: for more information.
9.00am – 4:00pm
Student Lifelines • February 16, 2021 • 5
STUDENT DEBT RELIEF MTH 091/093 Study Group
FUND At the Study Group you can:
• Get help with your homework from Rebecca Arnold, AAC
SSC Student Debt Relief Fund resources are Student Specialist and adjunct faculty member.
• Ask the questions you didn’t get to ask in class.
allocated to students who have been impacted
• Study with your classmates and prepare for upcoming exams.
by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds are distributed
on a case-by-case basis until exhausted. Students Meeting Times – Starts 1/25/21
are eligible for additional financial resources to
Mondays: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
address outstanding tuition/fee balances under
the following conditions. Thursdays: 9am – 12pm
■ Debt is the result of tuition/fees incurred at SSC To join the study group, go to zoom.us/join and enter
during the pandemic (no earlier than Spring 2020). 962 0996 2139 for the Meeting ID.
■ Student demonstrates financial hardship
(ineligible for financial aid, unemployment, Additional one on one tutoring is available!
impacted household, reduced work hours, etc.). Email AcademicAssistanceCenter@ssc.edu or
■ Student signs a Debt Relief Agreement.
call (708) 596- 2000 ext. 2397 to schedule an
■ Student enrolls and successfully (C or better)
completes at least 6 credit hours for the semester appointment.
that funds are allocated.
■ Student agrees to check-in with a counselor at
least 3xs per semester.
■ Student signs-up for a payment plan for current
tuition/fee charges.
Click the link to apply and start the process!
Student Debt Relief Fund
SSC Service Learning
MTH 126/211 Study Group Spring 2021 Projects
At the Study Group you can:
• Get help with your homework from Rebecca Arnold, AAC
Student Specialist and adjunct faculty member.
• Ask the questions you didn’t get to ask in class.
• Study with your classmates and prepare for upcoming exams.
Meeting Times – Starts 1/26/21
Tuesdays: 9am – 11am ««««««««««
Thursdays: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
• Earn Service Learning credits for your community service.
To join the study group, go to zoom.us/join and enter
• Sign up on the FREE SSC Service Learning Community App Now available in the App store
962 0996 2139 for the Meeting ID. online or sign up at app.mobileserve.com
• Attend Service Learning monthly virtual forums 2:00pm-3:00pm on Feb. 11; Mar. 11 and
Additional one on one tutoring is available! 1:00pm-2:00pm on Apr. 15; May 6
Email AcademicAssistanceCenter@ssc.edu or *Students are required to submit the SSC liability waiver (Form B) prior to participation.
call (708) 596- 2000 ext. 2397 to schedule an
appointment.
This is Success.
LIBRARY RESOURCES
The EBSCO Mobile app provides library users with
an easy way to access their library’s EBSCOhost
and EBSCO Discovery Service resources. It is
available for Apple and Android devices from the
iTunes App store and Google Play Store.
Your device must be running:
■ Apple Devices: iOS 11+
■ Android Devices: Android 5+
Use your SSC Username and Password to login to
the app.
https://connect.ebsco.com/s/article/EBSCO-App- The SSC Library is celebrating Black History Month
Quick-Start-Guide?language=en_US with a display case representing current social issues
that affect all Americans.
Stop by the foyer in front of the Library to view the
display case along with books you might want to add
to your reading list.
You can login to our I-Share Online Catalog to search
for more items by going to our Library webpage
at: https://www.ssc.edu/services/library/ click on
Research Tools and select the I-Share Online Catalog.
Curbside Pickup Service is available.
Black History Month Books on display:
1. Ida B. Wells-Barnett Crusader Against Lynching by
Elaine Slivinsky Lisandrelli
2. Free at Last? The Civil Rights Movement and The
People Who Made it by Fred Powledge
Did you know that…. 3. Politics of Black Nationalism: From Harlem to Soweto
by Kinfe Abraham
You automatically get a Virtual Library Card
when you use your login credentials (Username & 4. Love in Black and White: The Triumph of Love Over
Password) given to you at Registration to access Prejudice and Taboo by Mark & Gail Mathabane
the Library’s Online Catalog (I-Share) and its
5. A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and
other Proprietary Databases.
Speeches of Martin Luther King Jr. by James M.
Tip: When typing in your UN & PW type it exactly Washington
as shown and do not use the Caps Lock key for
capitalization, use the shift key.
For more information on how to access Library
services please contact: the Reference Desk (708) 210-
TESTING CENTER 5750 or send requests to: ReferenceDesk@ssc.edu
for research assistance or ssc.edu/services/library/
circulation-sevices-request-form/ for Curbside
Students have access to remote testing for Math Pickup.
(ALEKS), Reading (Accuplacer) and English/Writing
(Moodle). Please email TestingCenterQuestions@
ssc.edu to set up appointments.
Student Lifelines • February 16, 2021 • 7
Your SNAP BeNefitS
Are GettiNG A BooSt:
ALL SNAP RECIPIENTS WILL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL
15% IN SNAP BENEFITS FROM JANUARY TO JUNE
Beginning in January 2021, all SNAP recipients will receive a 15% increase to their benefits
for January through June of 2021.
If you are currently approved for less than the maximum benefit amount for your household size,
you may also continue to receive emergency allotments. These allotments will bring you up to the
maximum benefit amount for your household size. You will receive them for as long as
there is an emergency declaration in place for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Below is a chart of the maximum benefit amount for
each household size and the maximum amount with
the additional 15% increase.
Household Maximum Benefit Maximum Benefit
Size Amount Amount + 15% Increase
1 $204 $234
2 $374 $430
3 $535 $615
4 $680 $782
5 $807 $928
6 $969 $1114
7 $1071 $1231
8 $1224 $1407
9 $1377 $1583
10 $1530 $1759
SNAP recipients will receive benefits in
two separate payments each month:
• First payment: your regular monthly benefits plus 15%
• Second payment: an emergency allotment bringing you
up to the maximum benefit for your household size
If you have any questions regarding SNAP Benefits or need assistance applying,
contact the Greater Chicago Food Depository Public Benefits Outreach
Team at (773) 843-5416 or the Illinois Department of Human Services at
(800) 843-6154. Apply for benefits online at abe.illinois.gov
8 • February 16, 2021 • Student Lifelines
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Student Lifelines • February 16, 2021 • 9
FALL 2021 TRANSFER APPLICATION --
Final application deadline: March 1.
Process & requirements of applying as a transfer student – admissions.illinois.edu
VIRTUAL VISITS & ONE-ON-ONE APPOINTMENTS --
Prospective transfer information sessions on select Fridays at 11:30am.
https://enroll.illinois.edu/portal/info_session_transfer
Prospective & admitted transfer students can connect one-on-one with a transfer Admissions Counselor.
These are offered Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am-12pm CST.
https://enroll.illinois.edu/portal/transfer_one_on_one
Attend an info session with your College or Major of interest!
https://admissions.illinois.edu/Visit/college-visits
If you have any questions, reach out to admissions@illinois.edu or call 217-333-0302
CONTACT INFORMATION: Katie Wiles, Senior Coordinator of Transfer Recruitment | kpoll11@illinois.edu
10 • February 16, 2021 • Student LifelinesTRANSFER TUESDAY
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We offer many ways to virtually discover all Temple
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all visits at:
to be an Owl. Learn more about our admissions admissions.temple.edu/visit
process, our campuses and your major of interest, or
ask a future classmate questions. You can even
navigate around Main Campus using our virtual tour Questions? Contact us!
so you can get a feel for campus life and see our Email: askanowl@temple.edu
learning spaces. Register for one of our visit Phone: 215-204-7200
opportunities here: admissions.temple.edu/visit.
We are also offering small group/limited in-person
tours if you have interested students: https://
admissions.temple.edu/visit/tours/campus-tours.
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12 • February 16, 2021 • Student LifelinesBeginning with the Fall 2021 term, transfer students
will now be eligible to participate in the University
Honors Program. Applications are currently being
accepted for this fall with a deadline of Monday, March
15th.Transfer students entering the University Honors
Program this year have the unique opportunity to
be part of the inaugural class of students who will
shape the future of the University Honors experience
for transfers.
As you know, Cybersecurity and Information
Technology experts are an organization’s first The DePaul University Honors Program offers small
line of defense against dangers that threaten classes organized in a seminar format and taught by
important technology and systems. With the recent faculty committed to academic excellence and the
drastic increase in cyber-attacks, Indiana Wesleyan attainment of lifelong learning strategies. Benefits of
University has developed educational pathways to our scholarly community include academic advising,
help you answer the call for skilled IT professionals! an Honors Lounge, a student government, peer
IWU’s Bachelor’s degrees are here to support your mentoring, student-faculty dinners, a newsletter,
technical talent and equip you to impact the world cultural outings, service activities, and many other
through the growing field of technology: experiences that enrich the Honors community
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Schedule a one-on-one transfer appointment at
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Schedule a virtual visit with WIU at wiu.edu/visit.
As a reminder, we also award a $1000 Leatherneck
Visitor Scholarship to every student who attends a
virtual visit with us. That’s in addition to our Transfer
Commitment Scholarship of $2500 for transfer
We invite anyone interested to attend one of our 30 students who have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better.
minutes Zoom information sessions to learn more.
Lastly, from February 12th-28th, we are automatically
(Sessions are open to students, staff, faculty, advising,
waiving our $30 application fee for students who
and anyone else interested, so feel free to share the
apply online at wiu.edu/apply.
link!) Please click on the date and time of the session
you would like to attend.
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 12:00 PM
Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 2:00 PM
Friday, February 19, 2021 at 10:00 AM
BrandStudent Lifelines • February 16, 2021 • 13SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE
South Suburban College Daily Itinerary
Transfer Students Week of February 22
Please join us for an in-depth experience at Olivet the week • Welcome
of February 22! Tour the campus and meet with transfer
• Guided tour of Olivet’s
counselors, financial aid representatives and professors. beautiful campus
• Meet your admissions
counselor and be matched
with Olivet opportunities
Can't attend in-person? • Engage with an Olivet
Register for our virtual campus tour and virtual visit! professor and explore our
academic departments
• Understand your competitive
financial aid package
• Spend time with our music &
art faculty, coaches, and/or
“Choosing to continue my college journey at ROTC leaders
Olivet after attending community college
• Complete necessary steps for
was one of the best decisions of my life.” enrollment
- Steve Ringstrand | Transfer Student
Register here! Questions? Contact Tiffany Holohan
olivet.edu/visit (815) 928-5515 | tmholohan@olivet.edu
14 • February 16, 2021 • Student LifelinesStudent Lifelines • February 16, 2021 • 17
Everyone has the right to attend a college or university free from sexual harassment. The Illinois Human Rights Act (“Act”) makes it unlawful for teachers, professors, facility members and other employees of colleges and universities to sexually harass their students. The Act specifically prohibits unwelcome advances or conduct of a sexual nature, and requests for sexual favors of students by an executive, faculty member, administrative staff member, or teaching assistant. The Act covers all public or private universities, colleges, community colleges, junior colleges, business schools, and vocational schools. Examples of Sexual Harassment in Higher Education: 1) a professor who continually makes jokes of a sexual nature in the classroom; 2) a registration advisor who tells a student he or she might be able to get into a class if the student dates the advisor; 3) an admissions officer who tells a prospective student that the advisor will put in a “good word” for the prospective student if he or she dates the advisor; 4) a financial assistance advisor who tells a student that “if you have sex with me, I can look out for scholarships for you;” 5) a teaching assistant who promises a student a better grade if the student does not resist any inappropriate touching or sexual advances. Protection Against Retaliation: It is also unlawful for a teacher or professor, or for the college or university to retaliate against a student because the student reported sexual harassment, participated in an investigation of sexual harassment, or because the student filed a charge of discrimination with the Illinois Department of Human Rights. What to Do: Any student who believes he or she is being subjected to sexual harassment or retaliated against should contact the Illinois Department of Human Rights for further information or to file a charge. Students may contact the Department by calling the Department at 312-814-6200 (Chicago) or 217-785-5100 (Springfield), 866-740-3953 (TTY); or by visiting the Department’s website at www.illinois.gov/dhr. Any charge alleging sexual harassment in higher education must be filed within 300 days of the alleged incident(s). Charge forms are available on the Department’s website at the following link: https://www2.illinois.gov/dhr/FilingaCharge/Documents/CIS_Emp_PA_FC_SH.pdf. Any student who believes he or she is being subjected to sexual harassment or retaliated against should report the incident(s) to: A student may obtain a copy of the educational institution’s internal complaint policy by contacting: If the sexual conduct is criminal in nature, students should also report the incident to the local law enforcement agency.
“¿Por qué me está
llamando ella tanto?
Me parece que esto no
es correcto. ¡Cielos!
Si ella es mi profe...”
Nunca “Está bien”.
Si siente que es acoso, probablemente lo es.
¿Pero cómo saberlo con certeza? Y... ¿cuáles son sus derechos?
Visite al www.illinois.gov/dhr para aprender lo que constituye
el acoso y lo que usted puede hacer acerca de ello.
Si necesita ayuda inmediata, llame al 312-814-6200 ó al 217-785-5100.
Porque el acoso sexual
en la educación superior
es contra la ley.
Estado de Illinois
Departamento de Derechos Humanos
Publicado por la Autoridad del Estado de Illinois 052013-SPN-SH-HEEl acoso sexual en la
educación superior es ilegal
Todas las personas tienen derecho a asistir a un instituto de enseñanza superior o universidad libres de sufrir acoso sexual.
El Acta de Derechos Humanos de Illinois (la “Ley”) considera una práctica ilícita que los maestros, profesores, integrantes
del establecimiento y demás empleados de los institutos de enseñanza superior y universidades acosen sexualmente a
sus estudiantes. La Ley prohíbe específicamente insinuaciones no deseadas o conductas de índole sexual y solicitudes de
favores sexuales a estudiantes por parte de un ejecutivo, integrante del cuerpo docente, integrante del personal adminis-
trativo o auxiliar. La Ley abarca a todas las universidades públicas o privadas, institutos de enseñanza superior, colegios,
escuelas de negocios y escuelas vocacionales.
Ejemplos de acoso sexual en la educación superior:
1) Un profesor que hace bromas con connotación sexual en el salón de clases de manera continua;
2) Un asesor de inscripciones que le dice a un estudiante que podría ingresar a una clase si tiene una cita con el asesor;
3) Un funcionario de admisiones que le dice a un estudiante potencial que intercederá por él/ella si tiene una cita
con el asesor;
4) Un asesor de subsidio económico que le dice a un estudiante que “si tienes sexo conmigo, podré averiguar sobre
una beca para ti”;
5) Un auxiliar de profesor que promete a un estudiante una mejor calificación si el estudiante no se resiste a
tocamientos o insinuaciones sexuales inapropiadas.
Protección contra represalias: Asimismo se considera una práctica ilícita que un maestro o profesor, o un instituto
de enseñanza superior o universidad, tome represalias contra un estudiante porque informó un hecho de acoso sexual,
participó en una investigación sobre un hecho de acoso sexual o porque el estudiante presentó una queja de discrimi-
nación ante el Departamento de Derechos Humanos de Illinois.
Qué se debe hacer: Todo estudiante que crea que está siendo sujeto a acoso sexual o que se han tomado represalias
contra él debe comunicarse con el Departamento de Derechos Humanos de Illinois para obtener más información o pre-
sentar una queja. Los estudiantes se pueden comunicar con el Departamento de Derechos Humanos de Illinois por vía
telefónica llamando al 312-814-6200 (Chicago) o al 217-785-5100 (Springfield), 866-740-3953 (teléfono de texto, TTY); o por
Internet en la página web del Departamento, www.illinois.gov/dhr. Las quejas que alegan acoso sexual en la educación
su-perior se deben presentar en un plazo de 300 días a partir del presunto incidente. Los formularios de queja se
encuentran disponibles en la página web del Departamento en el siguiente enlace: www.illinois.gov/dhr.
Todo estudiante que crea que está siendo sujeto a acoso sexual o que se han tomado represalias contra él debe informar
el (los) incidente(s) a:
El estudiante puede obtener una copia de la política interna de quejas del instituto educativo al comunicarse con:
Si la conducta sexual es de índole delictiva, los estudiantes también pueden informar el incidente a la agencia de
cumplimiento de la ley local.
Nunca es aceptable.
Para recibir ayuda inmediata
llame al 312-814-6200 ó 217-785-5100
Puede dirigirse al Departamento en:
OFICINA DE CHICAGO OFICINA DE SPRINGFIELD OFICINA DE MARION
100 W. Randolph Street, Piso 10 535 West Jefferson Street, 2309 West Main Street, Suite 112
Intake Unit 1st Floor Intake Unit
Chicago, IL 60601 Intake Unit Marion, IL 62959
(312) 814-6200 Springfield, IL 62702 (618) 993-7463
(866) 740-3953 (TTY) (217) 785-5100 (866) 740-3953 (TTY)
(866) 740-3953 (TTY)
El proceso de queja se puede iniciar completando
el formulario en: www.illinois.gov/dhr.
Estado de Illinois
Departamento de Derechos Humanos
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