Title IX Information
"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, both female and male, from unlawful sex discrimination.
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.
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.
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/.
Individuals with questions or concerns about Title IX and/or those who wish to file a complaint of noncompliance, may contact:
Title IX Coordinator:
Melissa L. Roy, JD
Director of Diversity & Inclusion/Chief Diversity Officer
Brucker Hall, Room 6205
Email: titleix@sunyrockland.edu
Telephone: 845-574-4758
Deputy Title IX Coordinators:
Sutonia Boykin
Dean of Student Development
Technology Center, Room 8320
Email: sboykin@sunyrockland.edu
Telephone: 845-574-4729
Dr. Robert Schultz
Interim Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
Library, Room 4305D
Email: rschult3@sunyrockland.edu
Telephone: 845-574-4280
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