Sexual Misconduct, Intimate Partner Violence, and Stalking
As evidenced by its Title IX Sex Discrimination, Sex-Based Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy, Berkeley College prohibits sex discrimination, sex-based harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence and dating violence, sexual exploitation, and stalking.
Click to see the Title IX Sex Discrimination, Sex-Based Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy in its entirety.
The College will handle inquiries and complaints of this nature according to the Title IX Sex Discrimination, Sex-Based Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Procedures. These procedures include information pertaining to how to make a report or a 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, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics and/or pregnancy or related conditions 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 Shabazz, EdD, 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