Mount Saint Mary College Menu Search Home Title IX and Diversity EXPLORE THIS SECTION Title IX and Diversity Navigation Campus Climate Survey Title IX and Diversity Mount Saint Mary College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, age, national and ethnic origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic or classification protected by federal, state, or local law in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic programs, and other school administered programs. Title IX In keeping with the college's Catholic Dominican traditions and Judeo-Christian values, we are committed to maintaining a college community in which all are treated with respect and dignity. Mount Saint Mary College is committed to providing a living and learning environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, including violence of any kind. We encourage anyone who has information regarding an incident of sexual assault or another crime to report it to the office of Security and Safety at 845-569-3200, or to contact the Title IX Coordinator, Matthew Byrne, at TitleIXCoordinator@msmc.edu or 845-569-3597, or the Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Melissa Caridi, at Melissa.Caridi@msmc.edu or 845-569-3229, or using by using this complaint form. This form can also be used to file an anonymous complaint. What is Title IX? In 1972, Congress enacted amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965 which included a section called Title IX-Prohibition of Sex Discrimination. The pertinent text of Title IX is “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance…” In essence, Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on a person’s sex. Sex discrimination includes sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and sexual violence. FAQs Who is MSMC’s Title IX Coordinator? Who is MSMC’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator? What is the role of the Title IX Coordinator? How does the College define consent? What is the College’s stance on amnesty? What’s the difference between confidentiality and privacy? How do I make a complaint? Will a report to College officials automatically trigger an investigation? Policies The College’s Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Grievance Policy is designed to help the College protect the safety, rights, and dignity of all students, faculty, administrators, staff, and visitors. It contains the Students’ Bill of Rights, provides definitions for different aspects of interpersonal and sexual violence, defines affirmative consent and the College’s amnesty policy, details the grievance procedure, and provides important additional information. The College’s student handbook and employee handbook reinforce the Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Grievance Policy and provide guidance on proper behavior by students, faculty, staff, and administrators. Resources and Help Mount Saint Mary College is committed to the safety and well-being of all students, faculty, staff, administrators, and visitors, and we strive for an environment that is free of all forms of sexual discrimination. However, if you or someone you know is the victim of sexual assault or discrimination, we want to help. Resources are available both on and off-campus. Our policies allow for both an informal and formal grievance procedure, depending on the circumstances. Resources Resources are available both on and off-campus. You may choose whatever resource(s) you feel most comfortable with. For available resources, please see this list of Resources for Victims of Sexual Misconduct. Campus Experiences Survey Results of the campus climate survey. Matthew Byrne Executive Director of Risk Management, Title IX Coordinator, and Adjunct Instructor of Criminology CONTACT Email Address Matthew.Byrne@msmc.edu Office 845-569-3597 Melissa Caridi Assistant Director of Human Resources and Deputy Title IX Coordinator CONTACT Email Address Melissa.Caridi@msmc.edu Office 845-569-3229 Come say hello... Let us show you around Plan a Visit Campus Map Virtual Tour Mount Saint Mary College 330 Powell Ave. Newburgh , NY 12550 Phone 845-561-0800 Request Information Start Your Application Footer Navigation Bishop Dunn Memorial School Kaplan Family Library About Employment Contact Us Your Mount, Your Way: A new way of giving Give to the Mount Connect: Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Utility Navigation Title IX Privacy Policy Map & Directions © Copyright 2021 Mount Saint Mary College