This office is operating remotely during Wellesley College’s COVID-19 response. 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.
Nondiscrimination
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, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnic or national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veterans’ status, membership in uniformed services, or any other protected status. Unlawful employment 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.
For information related to sexual harassment and other discrimination based on sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation, see Title IX.
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Director of Nondiscrimination Initiatives and Title IX Coordinator/504 Coordinator
Justin Bell
titleix@wellesley.edu
781-283-2451
Location: Schneider Center 214
The Director of Nondiscrimination Initiatives and Title IX Coordinator/504 Coordinator is available to provide information to students regarding the College’s bias-related incident reporting program, including policies, investigation process, and interim and other remedies, and works with other on-campus resources as appropriate. The Director is also available to coordinate with offices at other institutions of higher education.
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.