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Title IX and Combating Sexual Misconduct

Hunter College is committed to maintaining a fair and equal environment for both its employees and student body, consistent with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments Acts of 1972.

Title IX Resource Guide

Title IX at Hunter

“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance…”

CUNY Policy on Sexual Misconduct and the NY state Enough is Enough legislation guide our policies to ensure a safe environment for all members of our community.

On every CUNY Campus there is a designated Title IX Coordinator who is trained in investigating any complaints involving sexual misconduct. At Hunter College the Title IX Coordinator is John Rose (john.rose@hunter.cuny.edu) and he has designated other staff to make up the Title IX Team. The Title IX Team are the individuals on campus that investigate any reports of sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, gender-based harassment, sexual assault, stalking, voyeurism, domestic violence and intimate partner violence. The Title IX email is: TitleIX@hunter.cuny.edu You may also you the complaint form to submit reports of sexual misconduct on or off campus.

Any individual who engages in retaliatory behavior against another individual who has reported a suspected violation or cooperated in the investigation of a violation will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination of employment, following applicable procedures under University Bylaws, policies or collective bargaining agreements, or severance of the relationship with CUNY. Any employee who believes that s/he or another individual who reported a suspected violation is being retaliated against should report such offense to the Interim Assistant Vice President for Human Resources (Michelle Blackman) and the Title IX Coordinator (John Rose).

Our Title IX Team

Complaints of Sexual Misconduct will be promptly investigated and will be handled with privacy. Sexual Misconduct complaints should be reported to the Title IX Team.

John T. Rose
Title IX Coordinator and Dean of Diversity and Compliance
Office
68th Street East 1706
Phone
(212) 650-3262
Email
john.rose@hunter.cuny.edu
Michelle Blackman
Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Interim Assistant Vice President for Human Resources
Office
68th Street East 1502
Phone
(212) 396-6466
Email
michelle.blackman@hunter.cuny.edu
Colleen Barry
Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Director of Student Conduct
Office
68th Street East 1103B
Phone
(212) 772-4534
Email
colleen.barry@hunter.cuny.edu
Sophie Kravet
Director of Title IX Investigations
Office
68th Street East 1700
Phone
(212) 650-3165
Eija Ayravainen
Vice President, Student Affairs
Office
68th Street East 1101
Phone
(212) 772-4878
Email
eija.ayravainen@hunter.cuny.edu
Joseph D. Foelsch, Jr.
Director of Public Safety
Office
68th Street West B128
Phone
(212) 772-4540
Email
jf1128@hunter.cuny.edu

Hunter College has a duty to respond to allegations of discrimination (including sexual misconduct) and therefore cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality once allegations are disclosed to College officials. The confidentiality of information disclosed during the course of investigations or informal resolution efforts will be respected to the extent feasible and practical. This means that information about the complaint is shared only with those individuals within the Hunter College community who "need to know" in order to effectively investigate and/or resolve the complaint. Parties with a need to know may include witnesses or College officials who need to be informed of the complaint in order to cooperate with an investigation or to implement resolution. These parties will be advised that they should keep the information confidential in the best interests of all parties.

The full text of CUNY's Policy on Non-Discrimination may be found at the link here. You can also find more information on Non-Discrimination policies at Hunter on our Non-Discrimination page.

View Hunter's Non-Discrimination Page

The Office of Diversity and Compliance will make every effort to promptly investigate and resolve complaints of discrimination or harassment, with due regard for fairness and the rights of both the complainant and alleged offender, and to conduct all proceedings in the most confidential manner possible.

Any member of the Hunter College community who experiences discrimination or harassment should immediately report the incident to the Office of Diversity and Compliance. In cases where an individual reports alleged discrimination or harassment to an administrator, faculty member, or staff member, the person receiving the complaint should contact the Office of Diversity and Compliance to review, investigate and resolve the complaint.

Report Sexual Misconduct

Retaliation is defined as an adverse action in employment, academic activities or College sponsored programs, taken against any individual who, reasonably and in good faith, files a complaint of discrimination (formal or informal), participates in the investigation or resolution of a complaint of discrimination, or otherwise demonstrates opposition to a discriminatory employment, academic or program policy or practice. Retaliation is prohibited under City University of New York policy and by state and federal law. Retaliation is considered a separate offense from the original complaint, regardless of the outcome of the original complaint. Anyone who believes they have experienced retaliation should promptly contact the Office of Diversity and Compliance.

 

CUNY provides an online workshop called the Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Prevention And Response Course, or SPARC, regarding Sexual Misconduct which covers, among other things, the policy, risks, avoidance strategies, bystander intervention, reporting and available resources. Questions pertaining to SPARC please email TitleIX@hunter.cuny.edu.

Questions regarding Sexual Misconduct Training may be referred to Dean John T. Rose: john.rose@hunter.cuny.edu.

  • SPARC Self-Enrollment Guide for Students
  • SPARC Online Training FAQ
  • Employee SPARC Navigation Guide
Resources

Policy Documents and Statements

  • CUNY Policy on Sexual Misconduct 2020
  • Bill of Rights for Hunter College Students
  • CUNY Drug and Alcohol Use Amnesty Policy
  • CUNY Policy on Intimate Relations Between Staff/Faculty/Students
  • CUNY Policy on Sexual Misconduct
  • CUNY Preferred Name Policy
  • Enough is Enough - Revisions to CUNY policy on combating sexual misconduct (2020)
  • Hunter President's Reaffirmation of the CUNY Policy on Sexual Misconduct
  • Hunter's Procedure for Coordinating With Outside Entities on Sexual Misconduct Complaints
  • Mandatory Reporter Obligations
  • Title IX at CUNY

Additional Resources

  • CUNY Bylaws: Article XV
  • CUNY Employee Assistance Program
  • CUNY Sexual Misconduct Policy Training Series
  • Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence Resources
  • Employee SPARC Navigation Guide
  • Know Your Options: Information and Resources for Victims/Survivors of Sexual Violence
  • Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct Flowchart for Staff
  • NYC Sexual Health Clinics
  • NYC Abortion Access Hub
  • Resources to Prevent and Respond to Sexual Misconduct
  • Sexual Misconduct Abroad: Guide for Students
  • SPARC Online Training FAQ
  • SPARC Self-Enrollment Guide
  • SUNY Sexual Assault and Violence Response Resource Guide
  • Title IX Resource Guide
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