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.

Click to see the Title IX (and Non-Title IX) Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy in its entirety.

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 Students, 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.

Notice of Non-Discrimination (Title IX)

In accordance with federal law, Berkeley College does not discriminate on the basis of sex (including pregnancy) in its programs and activities.

Title IX of the Education Amendments prohibits discrimination, harassment and assault based upon sex or gender. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the College Title IX Coordinator: Sherrille ShabazzEdD, Vice President, Student Development and Campus Life, at 973-278-5400 ext. 4675 or 646-948-1361, TitleIXCoordinator@BerkeleyCollege.edu; or the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, at 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500; Telephone: 646-428-3900; TDD: 800-877-8339; Email: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov.

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.

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

To see the New Jersey Student Bill of Rights, go here: NJ Bill of Rights

To see the New York Student Bill of Rights, go here: NY Bill of Rights

To see the NY and NJ definitions of the VAWA/NY 129-B crimes, go here:
New York Crime Definitions and New Jersey Crime Definitions