Title IX Information
"No person in the United States shall, on he 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, not male and female, from unlawful sexual harassment, including sexual misconduct. Any act involving sexual harassment, violence, coercion, and intimidation will not be tolerated. The College strictly prohibits the offenses of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
If you are in the midst of an emergency, please call the police immediately by dialing 911 or RCC Public Safety at 574-4911.
Individuals with questions or concern about Title IX and/or those who wish to file a complaint of noncompliance, may contact:
Title IX Coordinator:
Melissa L. Roy, JD
Director, Organizational & Staff Development
Brucker Hall, Room 6301
Email: mroy@sunyrockland.edu
Telephone: 845-574-4758
Deputy Title IX Coordinators:
Dr. Roger W. Davis
Associate Vice President of Instruction & Academic Services
Library, Room 4305
Email: rdavis7@sunyrockland.edu
Telephone: 845-574-4280
Dr. James Siegel
Associate Vice President of Student Development
Technology Center, Room 8230
Email: jsiegel3@sunyrockland.edu
Telephone: 845-574-4306
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 Office
Office 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: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov