Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Intimate Partner Violence and Stalking

As evidenced by its Title IX (and Non-Title IX) Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy, Berkeley College prohibits sexual and gender based harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking.

The College will handle inquiries and complaints of this nature according to the Title IX Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Procedures or the Non-Title IX Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Procedures for Associates, depending upon the nature and location of the incident. These procedure documents include information pertaining to: how to make a formal complaint; rights and options; supportive/interim measures; investigation, adjudication and appeal procedures; and potential sanctions.

Retaliation is also prohibited under the Title IX (and Non-Title IX) Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy. No person covered by this Policy shall be subject to an adverse action (employment or educational) because that person, in good faith, reports an incident, complains, provides information or testimony, or otherwise assists in any investigation connected with this Policy or with a complaint or investigation/adjudication in an external administrative or judicial forum.

Note: Any report of a violation of the Title IX (and Non-Title IX) Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy that involves a student shall be handled in accordance with the Title IX Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Procedures or the Non-Title IX Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Procedures for Students, depending upon the nature and location of the incident.

For more information on Title IX, the Violence Against Women Act ("VAWA") and NY 129-B, go to the College Title IX and VAWA web page located here: Berkeley College Title IX

For education and resources in the context of sexual assault, intimate partner violence and stalking, go to the VAWA Resource Brochure, located here: Berkeley College VAWA Brochure

Reporting Obligations (Students)

Should a student share with a faculty member information about an incident of sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence, and/or stalking, the faculty member should be sensitive, respectful, and supportive, and share with the student that faculty members have an obligation to report these types of matters to the Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students or the College Title IX Coordinator. If the student is in need of emergency assistance, faculty members should first dial 911 and then alert the Public Safety Department at the following extensions:

x1195 in Woodland Park
x6911 in Newark
x4315 in NYC 41st Street
x4241 in NYC 43rd Street
x2211 in Woodbridge

Faculty members should not attempt to investigate or determine what has happened, but shall report the matter to either the Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students or the Title IX Coordinator. Contact information for both can be found here: Berkeley College, Title IX

Faculty should share with the student that confidential Personal Counselors are available at each campus. College Personal Counselors are not obligated to report the matter to the Title IX Coordinator and are the only College resource that can provide confidential assistance. A list of Personal Counselors and their contact information is available on Berkeley 365: Student Development & Campus Life, Counseling

Faculty members should also inform the student that a wealth of information (including educational information and resources) regarding sexual misconduct; intimate partner violence and stalking is available at the College Title IX and VAWA web page located here: Berkeley College, VAWA Brochure