Title IX

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination in education. It reads: “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.” These protections are not just for students; faculty and staff also are covered by the protections of Title IX.

VAWA – Violence Against Women Act is a federal law first passed in 1994 most recently reauthorized in 2013. It outlines procedures for handling, investigating reports and has educational requirements for campuses.

The Title IX coordinator for SUNY Morrisville is Amy McLaughlin, who can be reached at 315.684.6829 or via email at mclaugai@morrisville.edu.

The types of activities that invoke Title IX protections include gender discrimination, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and/or stalking.

If a person has experienced any of the behaviors described, the following resources are available:

  • For medical attention, students can go to the Matthias Student Health Center, contact the Center at 315.684.6078, or call University Police at 315.684.6410 or 911.
  • For immediate concern regarding physical safety, contact University Police at 315.684.6410 or 911.
  • To discuss the situation with a counselor, contact Counseling Services in the Matthias Student Health Center at 315.684.6078.

Additionally, those who have experienced behavior noted above have the right to:

  • Have disclosures of sexual violence treated seriously.
  • Maintain their anonymity and file a complaint/grievance with the Title IX Coordinator, and participate in the student conduct or legal process.
  • Be treated with dignity, courtesy, fairness, and receive respectful health care and counseling services.
  • Be free from any suggestion that the complainant is at fault when these crimes and violations are committed.
  • Describe the incident to as few individuals as practicable and not to be required to unnecessarily repeat a description of the incident.
  • Be free from retaliation by the College, the respondent, and/or their friends, family and acquaintances.
  • Exercise civil rights and practice of religion without interference by the Title IX investigative, criminal justice, or conduct process of the College.

Options in Brief

Complainants/respondents have many options that can be pursued simultaneously, including one or more of the following:

  • SUNY Morrisville University Police can assist complainants/respondents in filing criminal charges with local criminal courts.
  • SUNY Morrisville University Police can provide guidance on how to obtain a restraining order/no contact order and will assist with the enforcing the order.
    • SUNY Morrisville University Police Department: 1st Floor Brooks Hall, 315.684.6410 or 911
  • To file student disciplinary charges against the respondent(s). Disciplinary actions are sanctioned in accordance with the SUNY Morrisville Student Code of Conduct. For additional information, please refer to:
  • When the complaint involves a College employee, a victim may report the incident to the Office of Human Resources, where disciplinary proceedings will be conducted in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements. For additional information please contact:
  • To file a report of discrimination and harassment, and/or talk to the Title IX Coordinator for information and assistance. Reports of discrimination and harassment will be investigated in accordance with the SUNY Morrisville policy. For additional information please contact:
    • The Title IX coordinator for SUNY Morrisville is Amy McLaughlin, who can be reached at 315.684.6829 or via email at mclaugai@morrisville.edu.
  • To have any student conduct or employee disciplinary proceeding and/or discrimination complaint investigated in a prompt, impartial and thorough manner.
  • To pursue more than one of the above options at the same time, or to choose not to participate in any of the above options. Please note that if a criminal complaint is filed, SUNY Morrisville may delay its investigation while the law enforcement agency is gathering evidence.
  • To maintain privacy regarding the incident and any disciplinary proceedings and/or discrimination complaints. Campus officials will only provide information as necessary to proceed with a hearing or complaint investigation.
  • To choose to speak, or not to speak, about the outcome of a disciplinary hearing.
  • To obtain counseling, health and support services, and other resources:
  • For information about how to file a complaint/grievance, contact:

While compliance with the law is everyone's responsibility, oversight of SUNY Morrisville's compliance with Title IX is the responsibility of the Title IX Coordinator. Questions or concerns regarding Title IX should be directed to Amy McLaughlin, SUNY Morrisville's Title IX Coordinator, or the individuals listed below.

Amy McLaughlin
315.684.6829
3rd Floor Brooks Hall
mclaugai@morrisville.edu

Shannon Wiley, Coordinator of Student Rights and Responsibilities
Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities
Helyar Hall, Room 101
315.684.6070
wileysl@morrisville.edu

Do you believe you have been a victim of sexual misconduct? Whether or not you reported the incident to the college, we'd like your opinion on how we can improve the effectiveness of our campus policies and procedures that address sexual misconduct. We welcome your suggestions and/or feedback.

Visit the Sexual Assault & Violence Response (SAVR) website - Watch the video

Campus Climate Survey

The SVP survey is administered every other year by all SUNY campuses, who work closely with SUNY System Administration to coordinate the survey administration itself.  An effort is made to keep the questions from one administration to the next as consistent as possible to allow for reliable and meaningful longitudinal data. System-wide IRB review takes place for each survey administration.

For more information, please see the full climate survey report.

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Training

Title IX Training materials may be found by clicking the Student Conduct Institute Button below.

Institutional Member of the Student Conduct Nstitute. Click to view our campus TIX training.

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