Title IX Office

Webster is committed to providing a safe learning and working environment for students, faculty and staff.

Title IX Office's Responsibilities: Webster University is committed to maintaining a safe learning and working environment that provides the campus community with the appropriate process for reporting and redressing individual reports of sexual harassment.

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Title IX Office

Kimberley Bynum-Smith

Kimberley Bynum-Smith, MLS, PHR, SHRM-CP

Director, Title IX and Title IX Coordinator

Kimberley Bynum-Smith has been in her role as head of the Title IX Office since May 2019. Prior to that, she was the Human Resources Manager at Webster University. Bynum-Smith has nearly 20 years of experience in human resources. She served as a Title IX investigator during her tenure as associate director of human resources at St. Louis College of Pharmacy. She is a 2002 graduate of Webster University, where she earned her BA in Business Administration. Bynum-Smith earned her Master of Legal Studies with a concentration in Conflict Resolution from Washington University in St. Louis. Additionally, she holds PHR (Professional Human Resources), SHRM-CP (Society of Human Resources Management Certified Professional), and ATIXA (Association of Title IX Administrators) certifications, and is a member of The Association of Title IX Administrators, the Society of Human Resources Management and the College and University Professionals Association.

200 Hazel Ave.
Phone: 314-246-7780
Email: kimberleybynumsmith@webster.edu

Lori Watson

Lori J. Bosma, PHR

Deputy Title IX and Human Resources Coordinator

Lori Bosma has a bachelor’s degree in education from Concordia University, Ann Arbor, and a Professional in Human Resource (PHR) certification. Currently, she is enrolled in Webster University’s Master of Arts program in Counseling Psychology (Clinical Mental Health). Since 2011, she has had multiple roles in higher education, including case management of academic integrity violations, where she investigated incidences, conducted fact-finding efforts and evidence collection, and witness interviews. In her role as a paralegal at the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy, Bosma served on the Enterprise Risk Management Committee and oversaw contract administration. Bosma has participated in a variety of legal and human resource training and education, including Clery Act and Violence Against Women Act compliance, court-appointed special advocate techniques, interpersonal communication, workplace harassment prevention and management, restoring the soul after sexual trauma, and understanding transgender issues in the workplace. She is a founding member of the First Responders Advocacy and Wellness Network, a member of the Missouri Peace Officers Association, the American Counseling Association, and the Association of Title IX Administrators.

200 Hazel Ave.
Phone: 314-246-7951
Email: loribosma@webster.edu

The Policy at Webster

To offer an open learning and working environment, we have created a policy on sexual harassment. Our Title IX office offers support, training and reporting tools to help members of the Webster University community. We have outlined these resources in our policy and encourage our community to engage with our team openly.

Title IX Policy

Resources for Webster Students, Staff and Faculty

Students: learn how and when to make a report, discover counseling information, find trainings and other resources. We have also compiled information about responsibilities, annual training sessions and counseling for faculty and staff.

Title IX Resources Page

Information About Reporting and Processes

Find a step-by-step process guide here and information about the informal resolution and live hearing processes.

Complainants Rights and Options (PDF opens in new tab)

Learn about your rights and options as a victim of dating or domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.

Title IX Trainings

The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights requires all institutions receiving federal funds to make publicly available all materials used to train Title IX coordinators, investigators and decision-makers. In meeting this requirement, Webster University has provided materials or links to materials starting from the implementation of the new Title IX regulations on August 14, 2020.