You may contact the Director of Nondiscrimination Initiatives/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator by email, phone, or using the online reporting form. Meetings will be held by phone or by video conference.
It is the policy of the College to maintain a work and academic environment that is free of sexual harassment and discriminatory actions based on race, color, natural or protective hairstyles, age (40 and over), sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnic origin or characteristics, national origin or shared ancestry, physical or mental disability, HIV testing, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), pregnancy (including lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), veterans’ status, membership in uniformed services, certain criminal records, a personal admission to a facility for the care and treatment of a mentally ill person, requesting and/or taking of parental leave or any other protected status under applicable local, state or federal law. Unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment by officers, managers, faculty, supervisors, employees, students, advisors, vendors, clientele, and contractors will not be tolerated.
As a member of the Wellesley College Community you have the right:
- To be treated with respect and dignity.
- To be free from violence, force, threats, and abuse.
- To be free of any action that unduly interferes with your rights and learning environment.
- To be made aware of all medical, legal, and support options available.
- To have access to confidential support.
- To a prompt and fair resolution process.
See the complete Policy Against Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation. For information related to sexual harassment and other discrimination based on sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation, see Title IX.
Resources
Justin Bell
Director of Nondiscrimination Initiatives and Title IX Coordinator/504 Coordinator
titleix@wellesley.edu
781-283-2451
Location: Schneider Center 214
For policies related to sexual harassment and other discrimination based on sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation, see Title IX.
The Honor Code
Applies in cases where the accused individual is a student.
Policy Against Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
Applies in cases where the accused individual is faculty or staff.
Reporting options:
- Complete the Title IX/Nondiscrimination Incident Reporting Form to notify the Office of Title IX/Nondiscrimination Initiatives.
- Speak with the Wellesley College Police Department.
Confidentiality
- Police and the Title IX Coordinator are non confidential resources and will treat the information you give them with extreme sensitivity. In some cases, they may need to use the information to address a threat or maintain safety.
- If you report criminal activity on campus a specially trained Campus Police officer will respond and investigate and share the information with the Town of Wellesley Police because the College is within the jurisdiction of the Town.
- If you report criminal activity that occurred outside of Wellesley College, Campus Police will take a preliminary report documenting the basic facts and will be available to assist in working with the law enforcement department with jurisdiction.