Title IX
Title IX Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct
The Rosemont College does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex. Rosemont College also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Reports of misconduct, questions regarding Title IX, and concerns about noncompliance should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator.
Reporting Title IX Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct
Any person may report sexual misconduct, sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sexual misconduct, sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail to the Title IX Coordinators:
Paulette Hutchinson
Dean, Undergraduate College/Title IX Coordinator
Rosemont College
1400 Montgomery Avenue
Main Building, Room 205
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Email:Ā [email protected]
Telephone: 610.527.0200 X2381
Reports can also be made online at online at Crime Report or using the āTitle IXā feature on the Raven Safe app.
Respondent's Bill of Rights
Rosemont College is committed to providing options, support, and assistance to respondents regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction, and provides the following rights to respondents:
- The right to be treated with respect, dignity, and sensitivity throughout the process;
- The right to be notified of available supportive measures and resources including counseling, both on campus and in the community;
- The right to equal access to advisors and support persons;
- The right to be provided with a written notice of investigation and the nature of the complaint filed against you;
- The right to a thorough, prompt, and equitable investigation and resolution of the allegations, based solely on information gathered in the investigation;
- The right to an outcome based solely on the preponderance of evidence that is credible, relevant, and without prejudice;
- The right to be notified in writing of the outcome of the investigation, hearing, and any sanctions that have been issued, if applicable;
- The right to appeal the finding and sanction of the hearing;
- The right to be free from retaliation by the institution, the complainant, and/or their friends, family, and acquaintances within the jurisdiction of the College, as a result of the respondentās involvement in an investigation.
Title IX Coordinators
Paulette Hutchinson
Dean, Undergraduate College/Title IX Coordinator
Rosemont College
1400 Montgomery Avenue
Good Counsel Hall, Room 103
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Email:Ā [email protected]
Telephone: 610.527.0200 X2381
April Higgins
Assistant Dean of Academic Operations
Rosemont College
1400 Montgomery Avenue
Good Counsel Hall, Room 102
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Email:Ā [email protected]
Telephone: 610.527.0200 X2958
Please see the Collegeās Title IX policy for additional information including the Collegeās Grievance Procedure. You can download a complete copy of the policy or contact the Title IX Coordinators listed above. Alternatively you can contact the Assistant Secretary of Education within theĀ Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
Title IX Training
Below are the trainings provided to College personnel with responsibilities under the Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy.
Title IX Policy: https://rosemont.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Title-IX-Sexual-Discrimination-and-Sexual-Harassment-August-2024.pdf
Definitions of Sexual Misconduct: https://rosemont.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Definitions-of-Sexual-Misconduct-August-2024.pdf
Training Resources by Vector Solutions, Vectorsolutions.com: https://rosemont-pa.safecolleges.com/login
Victim's Bill of Rights
Rosemont College is committed to providing options, support, and assistance to victims/survivors/complainants of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct and sexual violence.Ā Regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction, have the following rights:
- The right to have any allegations of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment taken seriously and to be treated without any suggestion that survivors are responsible for such conduct;
- Be treated with respect, dignity, and sensitivity throughout the process;
- The right to be informed of options for notifying law enforcement and to receive assistance from campus authorities in doing so.Ā
- The right to be notified of available resources including counseling, both on campus and in the community;
- The right to supportive measures, including counseling, course related adjustments, modifications to work or class schedules, campus escorts, changes to work or housing locations, leaves of absence, or other assistance, if requested and reasonably available.
- The right to equal access to advisors and support persons;
- The right to a thorough, prompt, and equitable investigation and resolution of the allegations, based solely on information gathered in the investigation.
- To an outcome based solely on the preponderance of evidence that is credible, relevant, and without prejudice;
- The right to be notified in writing of the outcome of the investigation, hearing and sanctions that have been issued;
- The right to appeal the finding and sanction of the hearing;
- The right to privacy under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).Ā The College will make all reasonable efforts to preserve privacy, restricting information to those with a legitimate need to know, to the extent permitted by law;
- The right to be free from retaliation by the institution, the respondent, and/or their friends, family and acquaintances within the jurisdiction of the College, as a result of the complainantās involvement in an investigation.
Where to Get Help
Personal safety and well being should be the top priority for anyone who has experienced sexual harassment, misconduct, or violence, including sexual assault. If you are a victim of sexual assault or harassment, get to a safe place and seek help.
- Call 911
- Lower Merion Police Department, 71 East Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003, Non Emergency: 610.649.1000
- Rosemont College Public Safety, 610.527.1038
- Bryn Mawr Hospital, 130 South Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, 484.580.1000
- Victim Services Center of Montgomery County, 325 Swede Road, Norristown, PA 19401, 888.521.0983
- Women Organized Against Rape Philadelphia, PA Hotline: 215.985.3333
- Rosemont College Counseling Center, Lower Level of Immaculate Conception Chapel, Room 9, 610.527.0200, X2416, Monday ā Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm.
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The Womenās Center of Montgomery County, 14 South Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, 800.773.2424
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Mazzoni Center (LGBTQ Health & Well Being), 1348 Bambridge Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, 215.563.0652
- The Laurel House, 24 Hour Hotline: 800.642.3150 or Text, āHOPEā to 85511
Helpful Notes
- See a healthcare provider as soon as possible (e.g., urgent care or a hospital)
- Receive help for physical injuries.
- If you want to file a police report, you can call the police from the Emergency Room.
- Victims of sexual assaults should take every precaution to preserve all evidence of the assault. Do not tamper with any items at the scene, change clothing, or wash any part of the body. Hospital staff can collect evidence using a rape kit. A rape kit can be used to collect evidence, but undergoing an exam does not mean you are required to report the incident to the police or press charges.Ā
Kendra Hill
Director of Human Resources
Paulette Hutchinson, Dean
Undergraduate College Academic Dean, Title IX Coordinator
April Higgins
Assistant Dean of Academic Operations, Title IX Coordinator
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