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 Coordinator:

 

Reports can also be made online at online at www.rosemont.edu/crime-report or using the “Report a Tip” feature on the Raven Safe app.

Sexual Assault Amnesty

The health and safety of every student at Rosemont College is of utmost importance.  The College recognizes that students who have been drinking and/or using drugs (whether use is voluntary or involuntary) at the time that violence, including but not limited to domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault occurs, may be hesitant to report such incidents due to fear of potential consequences for their own conduct.  The College strongly encourages students to report incidents of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault to College officials.

A bystander acting in good faith or a reporting individual (complainant) acting in good faith that discloses any incident of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault to College officials, Public Safety, and/or law enforcement will not be subject to the College’s code of conduct action for violations or alcohol and/or drug use policies occurring at or near the time of the commission of the domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault.

Anonymous Reporting

Anonymous reports may be submitted however, the nature of anonymous makes responsive actions more difficult and at times, impossible.

Confidential Reporting

The following Officials will provide privacy, but not confidentiality, upon receiving a report of conduct prohibited under this policy:

• Title IX Coordinator or designee

The following personnel may provide confidentiality:

• Rosemont College Counseling Department
• The Rosemont College Wellness Center

Personal safety and well-being should be the first priority for any individual who is the victim or a survivor of sexual harassment, misconduct, or violence, including sexual assault. If you are the victim of a sexual assault or harassment get to a safe place and ask for help.

• 911
• Lower Merion Police Department 71 E. Lancaster Ave. Ardmore, PA 19003
• Non-Emergency: 610-649-1000
• Rosemont College Public Safety: 610-527-1038
• Bryn Mawr Hospital 130 South Bryn Mawr Ave. 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, Room 9 on the lower level of Immaculate Conception Chapel 610-527-0200, x2416 Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• The Women’s Center of Montgomery County, 14 S Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, 1-800-773-2424

• Mazzoni Center (LGBTQ Health and Well-Being), 1348 Bambridge Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, 215-563-0652

Helpful Notes

Rosemont College is committed to providing options, support, and assistance to victims/survivors/complainants of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct and sexual violence.  All victims of these crimes and violations, 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: 

• Have any allegations of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment taken seriously and 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 to notify proper law enforcement authorities and the option to be assisted by campus authorities in notifying such authorities;
• The right to be notified of available resources including counseling, both on campus and in the community;
• The right to supportive measures such as counseling, course related adjustments, modification of work or class schedules, campus escort services, changes in 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 a complaint of the allegations based solely on information gathered in the investigation;
• To an outcome based solely on the preponderance of evidence that’s 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).  The College will make all reasonable efforts to ensure the preservation of privacy, restricting information to those with a legitimate need to know;
• 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 filing a report and your involvement in an investigation.

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, have the following rights: 

• 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 complaint of the allegations based solely on information gathered in the investigation;

• The right to an outcome based solely on the preponderance of evidence that’s 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).  The College will make all reasonable efforts to ensure the preservation of privacy, restricting information to those with a legitimate need to know;
• 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 filing a report and your involvement in an investigation.

Read Here: are the trainings provided to College personnel with responsibilities under the Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy

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