What is Title IX?
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance…” 20 U.S.C. § 1681
In accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Rockland Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, admissions or employment practices. Title IX protects students and employees from unlawful sex discrimination. Title IX protections apply equally regardless of an individual’s sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Rockland Community College encourages the reporting of sex discrimination that is prompt and accurate. This allows the college community to quickly respond to allegations and offer immediate support to the victim/survivor. The College is committed to protecting the confidentiality of victims, and will work closely with students who wish to obtain confidential assistance regarding an incident of sexual violence. All allegations will be investigated promptly and thoroughly, and both the victim and the accused will be afforded equitable rights during the investigative process.
If you are in the midst of an emergency, please call Public Safety at 574-4911 (on campus) or call the police by dialing 911 (on or off campus) immediately.
First Response
Rockland Community College students and employees have the right to make a report to Public Safety, local law enforcement, and/or the State Police or choose not to report; to report the incident to your college; to be protected by the college from retaliation for reporting an incident; and to receive assistance and resources from your college. See First Response ASL Translation.
For information you can use to seek resources and support, and to report the crime to law enforcement and the campus, go to www.suny.edu/violence-response/
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Under 2024 Amendments to the U.S. Department of Education’s Title IX Regulations
Rockland Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any Education Program or Activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Rockland Community College’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. Rockland Community College’s Title IX Coordinators are:
Title IX Coordinator:
Christina Merriweather
Interim Executive Director of Student Engagement and College Life
Technology Center, Room 8247
845-574-4276
[email protected]
Deputy Title IX Coordinator:
Julia Jefferson
Sr. Human Resources Generalist
Brucker Hall, Room 6104
845-574-4160
[email protected]
Rockland Community College’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at https://sunyrockland.edu/about/college-policies/student-services-policies/grieving-discrimination-complaints/.
To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a Complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to https://sunyrockland.edu/about/title-ix/title-ix-grievance-process/.
Alternatively, or in addition to the Title IX Coordinator(s), inquiries regarding Title IX may be directed to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, the federal agency charged with enforcing compliance with Title IX:
New York OfficeOffice for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
32 Old Slip, 26th Floor
New York, NY 10005-2500
Telephone: 646-428-3900
FAX: 646-428-3843; TDD: 877-521-2172
Email: [email protected]