Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct
Reporting Form Policies Title IX Coordinator Services and Resources Definitions
"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." ~Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Many of us know about Title IX as "the law that made school sports more equitable for girls and women." Yet, there's also a lot more to it.
Sexual harassment, which includes acts of sexual violence such as rape, sexual battery and sexual coercion, is a form of gender-based discrimination prohibited by Title IX. It creates a hostile environment that has no place on our campus. And it's something we take very seriously as we work to keep you safe and to respond effectively and immediately when you're in trouble.
Policies
Sexual Violence and Harassment Policy
This policy expands the definitions of sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation, as well as describing the procedures for each situation. In all cases, harassment undermines the College's commitments to excellence and to respect for the dignity and worth of all individuals. CCRI’s harassment prevention policies applies to harassment committed by employees, students, and third parties (such as vendors, contractors, and visitors to campus).
Policy on complaint-handling procedures
Nondiscrimination Policy
This Policy and Complaint Procedures are applicable to complaints that may arise under,
and are
intended to be consistent and compliant with, the procedural and substantive provisions
of
applicable state and federal law and regulations; you can find information regarding that policy and its complaint-handling procedures
here.
Title IX Coordinator
Our campus Title IX Coordinator is available to you and responsible for:
- Overseeing all Title IX complaints and investigations to provide prompt, fair and equitable resolutions
- Identifying and addressing any patterns or systemic problems that arise
- Being available to meet with students, provide support and answer questions
- Working with other college or university officials
- Coordinating training, education and communication pertaining to Title IX
- Not having other job responsibilities that may create a conflict of interest
- Being available to assist school law enforcement employees regarding how to respond appropriately to reports of sexual violence
- Ensuring that our institution carries out its Title IX responsibilities
| Name | Position | Title IX Role | Campus Location | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kara DiPaola | Assistant Director | Title IX Coordinator | Warwick | [email protected] | 401-825-1126 |
Services and Resources
The CCRI administration wants to support victims of sexual assault in any way we can. Below are some on-campus services and resources offered to victims of sexual assault, discrimination, and/or violence.
Supportive Measures
Reasonable measures, assistance, accommodations and resources are available to both the complainant and respondent. A complainant may request accommodations and resources regardless of any decision to pursue an investigation with the college or law enforcement. CCRI will make accommodations and provide protective measures if either party requests them and the accommodations are reasonably available. We encourage parties to seek accommodations that best support them.
- Common supportive measures
- Academic: Students finding their academic progress affected by an incident or allegation can request assistance from Title IX Coordinator or Dean of Students, who will help arrange appropriate accommodations. These can include incompletes, class changes, additional time for work, and other academic accommodations.
- No Contact Directive: We will issue No Contact Directives when appropriate including, but not limited to, when it is necessary to minimize interactions between the parties or preserve the safety of the parties and other community members.
- Financial Aid: If you have questions or concerns about student financial aid-related issues, please contact CCRI’s Office of Financial Aid: [email protected] or 401- 825-2468.
- Visa and Immigration Assistance: If you have questions or concerns about how your experience and needs may intersect with your visa and/or immigration status, please contact CCRI’s Office of Financial Aid ([email protected] or 401-825-2468) and/or the immigration resources available in the Legal Resources section of this booklet.
- CCRI Disability Services for Students: DSS coordinators and support staff are available on each of CCRI’s four campuses to meet with students with disabilities and provide the necessary and reasonable accommodations students need to be successful. 401-825-2164 | www.ccri.edu/dss/contacts.html
Additional Measures: Other arrangements, such as work accommodations or transportation options can be made on a case-by-case basis to provide students and employees with additional distance from the other party or to address other needs related to the experience, such as attendance at court dates. We encourage you to share your needs with the Title IX Coordinator so that we can work with you to address them.
External Resources
View the Title IX Handbook for a complete listing of community/external resources offered in Rhode Island.