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Title VI and Policies Prohibiting
Discrimination and Harassment

The College of Westchester is committed to providing a learning and working environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The College complies with federal, state and local laws governing the prohibition of discrimination and maintains a process for the adjudication of alleged violations of its policies. Title VI prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color or national origin. Title IX prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex, including sexual misconduct. Read more about nondiscrimination at CW below.

Policies Against Discrimination and Harassment

The College of Westchester is committed to providing a learning and working environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. Consistent with this commitment, and with all applicable laws, the College of Westchester does not discriminate and prohibits any form of discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military status, or any other legally protected status. This policy covers all programs, services, policies and procedures of The College of Westchester, including admission to education programs and employment.

Any actions knowingly taken to aid, facilitate or encourage another to engage in prohibited conduct and any actions taken for the purpose of interfering in the investigation of an allegation of prohibited conduct shall constitute a violation of one of both policies. Anyone found to have violated this policy will be subject to disciplinary action as set forth in the procedures linked below. The College is committed to provide those who feel that they have been subjected to conduct in violation of this policy with mechanisms for seeking redress and resources for support. Accordingly, the College of Westchester prohibits retaliation against any person for reporting a violation of this policy or for participating in any investigation or proceedings related to an alleged violation.

Incidents involving discrimination or harassment will be adjudicated through disciplinary grievance procedures outlined in the Student Handbook and the Employee Handbook.

Scope of Policy

This policy governs the conduct of all College students, faculty, staff and visitors that occurs on campus or in connection with College-sponsored programs. This policy also governs conduct by College of Westchester students, faculty, staff and visitors that creates, contributes to, or continues a hostile work or educational environment for a member or members of the College community.

Freedom of Speech

Protecting and promoting freedom of speech and expression is not only a fundamental constitutional right but also critical to the learning experience at CW. Nothing in this policy shall abridge academic freedom or The College’s educational mission. Prohibitions against discrimination and discriminatory harassment do not extend to actions, statements or written materials that are relevant and appropriately related to course subject matter or academic debate.

However, the First Amendment does not guarantee unrestricted speech at any time or place. Activities or conduct that obstruct or disrupt the college mission, interfere with the free speech of others, or jeopardize the safety or wellbeing of the community may necessitate actions to ensure adherence to laws and university policies.

Discrimination on the Basis of Sex, Including Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct

As per federal and state law, incidents involving sexual harassment or sexual misconduct will be adjudicated through the College’s Title IX Grievance Policy and/or its Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct, detailed in the section titled Title IX Grievance Policy and Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct, and available on CW’s website: https://www.cw.edu/titleix. As always, all students and employees have the right to make a report to college officials regarding incidents of sexual harassment by emailing TitleIX@cw.edu or using the contact information below.

The Title IX Grievance Policy and the Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct each provide information about prohibited conduct, how to file a report, the provision of supportive measures, adjudication procedures, potential sanctions and more.

Title IX Coordinators and Title VI Coordinators

Inquiries regarding the application of these policies as well as concerns regarding discrimination or harassment should be referred to the Title IX Coordinators or Title VI Coordinators using the below contact information:

Janna Gullery
Dean of Student Life and Success / Title VI Coordinator / Title IX Coordinator
JGullery@cw.edu / TitleVI@cw.edu / TitleIX@cw.edu
914-831-0401
Room 411

Anna Bravo
Manager of Human Resources / Deputy VI Coordinator / Deputy Title IX Coordinator
ABravo@cw.edu / TitleVI@cw.edu / TitleIX@cw.edu
914-831-0353
Room 308

The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for:

  • Coordinating the College of Westchester’s efforts to comply with other federal and state laws governing sexual harassment and misconduct
  • Overseeing the College’s responses to reports of alleged violations of the above
  • Identifying and addressing any relevant patterns or systemic problems

The Title VI Coordinator is responsible for:

  • Coordinating the College of Westchester’s efforts to comply with other federal and state laws governing discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color or national origin
  • Overseeing the College’s responses to reports of alleged violations of the above
  • Identifying and addressing any relevant patterns or systemic problems

The Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Title VI Coordinator will oversee compliance with respect to employees and will provide updates to the Title IX Coordinator and Title VI Coordinator.

Reporting a Concern

Reports may be submitted directly to the Title VI Coordinator or the Title IX Coordinator using the contact information above. Students and employees who file a grievance are hereby assured that no adverse action will be taken against them for filing a complaint.

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