Middle Tennessee MTSA of Anesthesia (“MTSA”) exists to provide a Christian, Seventh-day Adventist learning environment that fosters the pursuit of truth, excellence in and access to graduate nurse anesthesia education, and a life of service for all individuals. MTSA prohibits and seeks to eliminate all forms of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual assault. Under federal law, MTSA has a duty to take steps to prevent and redress sexual misconduct. MTSA’s Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Policy (“the policy”) prohibits such conduct and outlines the procedures that apply to allegations of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, involving members of the MTSA community.

Questions about the policy and its applicability to any alleged conduct may be directed to Vanderbilt’s Title IX Coordinator, who oversees compliance with applicable non-discrimination policies, including the policy:

Asia K. Byers
Title IX Coordinator & Director, Human Resources

titleix@mtsa.edu
(615) 732-7854
Office Location: Student Support Center, 2nd Floor

• Make a Report+--

  If you are experiencing an emergency, please dial 911

  The incident report forms linked here are for reporting emergencies.

  All individuals are encouraged to report potential sexual misconduct. MTSA takes reports made through this form seriously. Following the submission of the form, the impacted or harmed individual can expect an outreach of support from the Title IX Office.

  Individuals are encouraged to seek confidential medical, counseling, spiritual, and advocacy services. 

  Use the Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Incident Report Form to report the following:

  • Sexual Harassment
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Exploitation
  • Sexual Coercion
  • Stalking
  • Dating or Domestic violence
  • Retaliation

  To report other forms of discrimination or harassment, please use the Harassment, Discrimination, Sexual Misconduct Incident Report Form.

  If you have questions, or you need accommodation for a disability or language assistance in order to fully and meaningfully participate in this process please contact the Title IX Office:

  Asia K. Byers
  Title IX Coordinator & Director, Human Resources
  titleix@mtsa.edu
  (615) 732-7854
  Office Location: Student Support Center, 2nd Floor

• Policies+--

  Under the Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Policy, MTSA prohibits sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, sexual coercion, stalking, domestic or dating violence, and retaliation.

  Under the Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy, MTSA prohibits discrimination against employees, students, or applicants for employment or admission, on the basis of the following:

  Race	Color	Sex	Gender identity
  Age	Disability	Marital status	Religion
  Sexual orientation	Genetic information	National or ethnic origin	Parental status
  Veteran status	Pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions	Any other category protected by applicable laws or regulations

  These policies outline prohibited conduct as well as the resolution options available to resolve concerns brought forward under the policies including:

  Formal Resolution: Formal Resolution includes an investigation and adjudication, and, where a policy violation is found to have occurred, may lead to sanctions and disciplinary outcomes.

  Alternative Resolution: Alternative Resolution is a voluntary, remedies-based, structured interaction between or among affected parties that balances support and accountability. Alternative Resolution is designed to eliminate the Prohibited Conduct, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects in a manner that meets the needs of the complainant while maintaining the safety of the campus community.

  If you have questions about these policies, please contact the Title IX Office: 

  Asia K. Byers
  Title IX Coordinator & Director, Human Resources
  Office Location: Student Support Center, 2nd Floor
  titleix@mtsa.edu
  (615) 732-7854

• Pregnancy and Parenting+--

  The Title IX Office coordinates student, staff, and faculty accommodation requests for pregnancy and parenting needs. Please contact us if you require academic or workplace accommodations or adjustments based on any of the following:

  • Pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or lactation;
  • Medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or lactation; or
  • Recovery from pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, lactation, or related medical conditions.

  Pregnancy-related adjustments and accommodations are specific to each individual, but may include solutions such as:

  • allowing a student to sit or stand, or carry or keep water nearby
  • breaks during class to express breast milk, breastfeed, or attend to health needs associated with pregnancy or related conditions, including eating, drinking, or using the restroom;
  • intermittent absences to attend medical appointments;
  • changes in schedule or course sequence;
  • extensions of time for coursework and rescheduling of tests and examinations

• Resources+--

  Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia seeks to maintain a safe and healthy environment for all students. We take reports of sexual misconduct and intimate partner violence seriously, and how we respond depends on, among other things, the facts and circumstances of the specific incident, the wishes of the victim, to whom it was reported, and MTSA’s obligations under applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

  The policies governing our investigative and adjudication processes may be found in the Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Policy. Regardless of whether the Title IX Office conducts an investigation, we offer support measures and a number of resources for students impacted by sexual misconduct and intimate partner violence. Information about resources is outlined in more detail below:

  Title IX Office                                                               titleix@mtsa.edu  (615) 732-7854

  Sexual Assault Center                                                 (615)-259-9055

  Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence map of local resources

  National Domestic Violence hotline                        1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

  Statewide Sexual Assault hotline                              1-866-811-7473

  If you or someone you know has been the victim of sexual misconduct or intimate partner violence, you can call the police at 911.

• Supportive Measures+--

  Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia (“MTSA”) will treat all impacted individuals and those alleged to have caused harm equitably by offering Supportive Measures. Upon notice of potential Prohibited Conduct, the Title IX Coordinator will assess whether Supportive Measures are reasonably appropriate. A Complainant is always entitled to reasonably available Supportive Measures, regardless of whether a formal or informal resolution process is initiated. Supportive Measures are intended to restore or preserve access to the living and/or working environment.

  Examples of supportive measures that the MTSA may consider and implement for students include, but are not limited to:

  • Access to off-campus counseling services;
  • Mutual No-Contact Directives;
  • Rescheduling or extension of academic exams and assignments;
  • Changing clinical schedules, job assignments, or job locations for MTSA employment;
  • Student-requested leaves of absence.

  For Faculty and Staff:

  In cases involving faculty and staff who request supportive measures, the Title IX Coordinator will confer with the appropriate Manager or Dean. Some supportive measures may continue after an investigation is closed, or as sanctions or accommodations, depending on the outcome of the matter.

  Examples of supportive measures that the MTSA may consider and implement for faculty and staff include, but are not limited to:

  • Access to on-campus counseling services;
  • Changing work schedules or job assignments;
  • Limiting or barring access to certain MTSA-owned facilities or programs.

  Right to Reasonable Accommodations and Language Assistance:

  Individuals who require reasonable accommodation due to a qualifying disability and/or language services in order to fully and meaningfully report or participate in this process, please get in touch with Asia Byers.

• About Us+--

  Coming soon: Staff bios