WHAT IS TITLE IX? ABOUT REPORTING AN INCIDENT REPORT SCCC Title IX Team OUR POLICIES RESOURCES
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs. It reads:
“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.”
–Legal Citation: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and its implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 (Title IX)
Prohibited Sexual Misconduct at Sussex County Community College includes:
While often thought of as a law that applies to athletics programs, Title IX is much broader than athletics and applies to many programs at Sussex County Community College. Compliance with the law is everyone’s responsibility at Sussex County Community College. For information on how to contact staff members who have primary responsibility for Title IX compliance, click here.
It is the policy of Sussex County Community College that all students and staff shall be able to learn and work in an environment free from harassment and discrimination.
Sussex County Community College encourages anyone who has experienced sexual misconduct, such as sex or gender-based discrimination, harassment, sexual violence, bullying, or stalking to report the incidence directly to the Title IX Coordinator or a Title IX Intake/Investigative Officer. At SCCC, you can expect to have incidents of sexual misconduct taken seriously and can be assured that each individual will be treated with dignity and respect. Formally reported incidents are investigated promptly, thoroughly, and equitably and resolved through appropriate measures. Formal reporting means that information discovered and provided is shared with investigators, witnesses, and the accused individual, as necessary, with tremendous care.
In addition to the Title IX Coordinator, there are also members of the campus staff known as “Campus Reporting Authorities”. The Campus Reporting Authorities include SCCC Security Officers, as well as other SCCC officials who have significant responsibility for student and campus activities. These Campus Reporting Authorities have the responsibility to report criminal offenses and sexual misconduct.
Disclosure of different types of sexual misconduct shared with a “Campus Reporting Authority” must be reported promptly to the Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator works collaboratively with the reporting individual and makes every effort to operate with discretion and maintain the privacy of all parties involved.
Confidential Resources keep your identity and information private and anonymous. Counselors are confidential resources. SCCC Counseling Services is located in B206 973-300-2207; advising@sussex.edu.
To report an incident, you may contact any of the following:
EMERGENCIES: DIAL 911
SCCC Security and Safety: (973) 300-2222/2103
Title IX Coordinator:
Stacie Caputo, Director of Human Resources
Student Center, Room 313
Telephone: (973) 300-2772
Email: scaputo@sussex.edu
Sussex County Community College has a team of trained employees who are available to assist in cases of sexual misconduct such as sexual harassment, sexual violence, discrimination, or other unwelcome behavior that occurs on campus or during activities related to school, such as athletic events.
When an incident of gender-based misconduct occurs, SCCC promptly, equitably, and thoroughly investigates under the parameters of Title IX.
Overseeing the team of trained employees is the College’s Title IX Coordinator. This person is responsible for supervising all activities relating to Title IX investigations, activities, and training programs.
Responsibilities of the Coordinator include:
Title IX Coordinator
Stacie Caputo, Director of Human Resources
Student Center, Room 313
Telephone: (973) 300-2772
Email: scaputo@sussex.edu
Title IX Team
Todd Poltersdorf, Dean of Student Affairs, Director of Athletics
Academic & Athletic Building, Room 250
Telephone: (973) 300-2252
Email: tpoltersdorf@sussex.edu
Michael Rath, Assistant Director of Athletics
Academic & Athletic Building, Room 250
Telephone: (973) 300-2751
Email: mrath@sussex.edu
Keith Festa, Director of Campus Operations
Student Center, Room D320
Telephone: (973) 300-2119
Email: kfesta@sussex.edu
Click on the topics below to read policies related to Title IX:
Sussex County Resources
New Jersey Resources
NJ Domestic Violence 24/7 Hotline (800)-572-SAFE (7233)
National Resources
National Domestic Violence 24-hour Hotline: 1-800-799-7233: Established by the Violence Against Women Act, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides twenty-four-hour support for people facing domestic violence.
Office on Violence Against Women: Established by the Violence Against Women Act, the Office on Violence Against Women is designed to reduce violence against women and strengthen resources for all survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
Stalking Resource Center: Part of the National Center for Victims of Crime, the Stalking Resource Center provides assistance and guidance for those impacted by stalking.
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): This nonprofit organization has a twenty-four-hour, hotline for anonymous support for people dealing with sexual assault and their friends and families.
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline: This nonprofit organization has a twenty-four-hour, toll-free confidential suicide prevention hotline.
Love Is Respect: Offers information on how to recognize dating violence and seek help.
Pandora’s Project: Information about working with LGBTQIA and gender-nonconforming students and same-sex sexual violence.
Child Welfare Information Gateway: For information on local state laws regarding mandatory reporting and confidentiality.
Men Can Stop Rape: Redefining male strength as part of preventing men’s violence against women.
Violence Against Women – It’s a Men’s Issue: A prominent TED talk by Jackson Katz, Ph.D.
White Ribbon: Asks men to pledge to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women and girls.
Training Resources
Title IX Decision-Maker Training was posted in compliance with Title IX Regulation 34 CFR §106.45(b)(10)(i)(D)
Title IX Solutions Certificate of Completion
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