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Title IX Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment on the Basis of Sex

In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, New York Education Law Section 129-b, the New York State Human Rights Law and other federal and state laws, the College of Westchester does not discriminate against students or employees on the basis of sex/gender in its educational programs and activities and prohibits students, employees and third parties from engaging in sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment,  sexual assault, sexual exploitation, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. The College does not discriminate in its admissions practices except as permitted by law, in its employment practices, or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex.

The protections in this policy apply regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction.

Any attempt to engage in prohibited conduct may itself constitute a violation of this policy. Any actions knowingly taken to aid, facilitate or encourage another to engage in prohibited conduct and any actions taken for the purpose of interfering in the investigation of an allegation of prohibited conduct shall constitute a violation of the CW Code of Conduct, available in the Student Handbook. Anyone found to have violated this policy will be subject to disciplinary action as set forth in the procedures below. The College is committed to provide those who disclose harm mechanisms for seeking redress and resources for support. Accordingly, the College of Westchester prohibits retaliation against any person for complaining of a violation of this policy or for participating in any investigation or proceedings related to an alleged violation.

Community members, including students, employees (faculty and staff), interns (paid and unpaid), vendors and contractors, are protected from sex discrimination regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, immigration status, citizenship status or national origin, or any other protected characteristic.

Click here to view CW’s Title IX Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment on the Basis of Sex

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Contacts for The College of Westchester

Inquiries regarding the application of The College of Westchester’s Title IX Policy should be referred to the Title IX Coordinators located at 325 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606:

Lavada Carruthers
LCarruthers@cw.edu
914-831-0263

Janna Gullery
JGullery@cw.edu
914-831-0401

The Title IX Coordinators are responsible for coordinating The College of Westchester’s efforts to comply with Title IX, overseeing the College’s responses to reports of Title IX violations, and identifying and addressing any pattern or systemic problems.

The Deputy Title IX Coordinator is Anna Bravo, Manager of Administrative Services/Human Resources, 325 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606, 914-831-0353, abravo@cw.edu. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator will oversee investigations involving employees, and will provide updates to the Title IX Coordinator.

Student Bill of Rights

All students/employees have the right to:
• Make a report to local law enforcement and/or state police;
• Have disclosures of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault treated seriously;
• Make a decision about whether or not to disclose a crime or violation and participate in the judicial or conduct process and/or criminal justice process free from pressure by the institution;
• Participate in a process that is fair, impartial, and provides adequate notice and a meaningful opportunity to be heard;
• Be treated with dignity and to receive from the institution courteous, fair, and respectful health care and counseling services, where available;
• Be free from any suggestion that the reporting individual is at fault when these crimes and violations are committed, or should have acted in a different manner to avoid such crimes or violations;
• Describe the incident to as few institution representatives as practicable and not be required to unnecessarily repeat a description of the incident;
• Be protected from retaliation by the institution, any student, the accused and/or the respondent, and/or their friends, family and acquaintances within the jurisdiction of the institution;
• Access to at least one level of appeal of a determination;
• Be accompanied by an advisor of choice who may assist and advise a reporting individual, accused, or respondent throughout the judicial or conduct process including during all meetings and hearings related to such process; and
• Exercise civil rights and practice of religion without interference by the investigative, criminal justice, or judicial or conduct process of the institution. Response to Reports:
• Notify university police or campus security, local law enforcement and/or the State
Police;
• Have emergency access to a Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate official trained in interviewing victims of sexual assault who shall be available upon first instance of disclosure by reporting individual to provide information regarding options to proceed, and, where applicable, the importance of preserving evidence and obtaining a sexual assault forensic examination, and detailing that the criminal justice process utilizes different standards of proof and evidence. The official shall also explain whether he or she is authorized to offer the reporting individual confidentiality or privacy and shall inform the reporting individual of other reporting options;
• Confidentially disclose the incident to institution representatives, who may offer confidentiality and can assist in obtaining services;
• Disclose confidentially the incident and obtain services from the state or local government;
• File a report of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and/or stalking and the right to consult the Title IX Coordinator and other appropriate institution representatives for information and assistance. Reports shall be investigated in accordance with the institution policy and a reporting individual’s identity shall remain private at all time if said reporting individual wishes to maintain privacy;
• Disclose the incident, if the accused is an employee of the institution, to the institution’s human resources authority;
• Receive assistance from appropriate institution initiating legal proceedings in family or civil court; and
• Withdraw a compliant or involvement from the institution process at any time.

College of Westchester Title IX Training Materials

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