Section II: Applicability and Coverage

A. Applicability. The Policy applies to all members of the College community. The College community includes the Board of Trustees, students, faculty members, staff, student employees, temporary and contract employees, and other individuals participating in or attempting to participate in the College’s education program or activities, including admissions or employment. All members of the College community are expected to comply with this Policy. 

B. Coverage. The Policy applies to prohibited conduct: 

  1. In the College’s education programs and activities in the United States, including locations, events, or circumstances in which the College exercises substantial control over both the respondent and the context in which the conduct occurred;
  2. In circumstances where the College has disciplinary authority; 
  3. Within any building owned or controlled by a College-recognized student organization; and
  4. Off campus (including service-learning activities, study abroad, study away, and internship programs) that has a continuing adverse effect on campus. An adverse effect includes limiting or denying a person’s access to the College’s education program or activities. 

C. Disciplinary Action. For disciplinary action to be issued under this Policy, the respondent must be a College faculty member, student, or employee at the time of the alleged incident. If the respondent is unknown or is not a member of the College community, the Title IX Coordinator or a Deputy Title IX Coordinator will offer to assist the complainant in identifying appropriate College and local resources and support options, and will implement appropriate supportive measures and/or remedial actions. The College can also assist in contacting law enforcement if the complainant would like to file a police report about criminal conduct. 

D. Pre–August, 1, 2024 Reported Conduct. As legally required, “Title IX prohibited conduct” (as defined in the Title IX regulations effective August 1, 2020) reported to have occurred prior to August 1, 2024, will be addressed under prior policies. For more information or questions about prior policies, please contact the College’s Title IX Coordinator.