Title IX
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response
红桃视频 is committed to providing an educational environment that is free from sexual harassment and retaliation. To ensure compliance with federal and state civil rights laws and regulations, and to affirm its commitment to promoting fairness and equity in all aspects of the educational program or activity, 红桃视频 has developed internal policies and procedures that provide a prompt, fair, and impartial process for those involved in an allegation sexual harassment or retaliation. This Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy is based on regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of Education under Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, and the 2020 Final Federal Regulations.
If a student or employee wants to speak with a confidential resource, trained staff are available on and off-campus. Help and support is available to those who want to talk in detail about an incident but are not sure if they are ready or interested in reporting to the College or law enforcement.
Information shared with Confidential Resources (including information about whether an individual has received services) will only be disclosed to the Title IX Coordinator or any other individual only with the individual鈥檚 express written permission, unless there is an imminent threat of serious harm to the individual or to others, or a legal obligation to reveal such information (e.g., if there is suspected abuse or neglect of a minor).
Information that is shared with a Confidential Resource does not constitute a Report or notice to the College of concerns of sexual misconduct.
On-Campus Confidential Resources include:
- 红桃视频 Health Services:聽508-213-2238,听health.services@nichols.edu
- 红桃视频 Counseling Center:聽508-213-2238
- Riverside Mobile Crisis Intervention (24/7 Support Line) :聽800-294-4665
- Pathways for Change (Crisis support for sexual assault):聽800-870-5905
Off-Campus Confidential Resources include:
Pathways for Change a locally based agency which provides free, confidential services to sexual assault victims, their friends, and families. It also operates a 24-hour, free, confidential hotline that provides victims of sexual assault with telephone counseling and personal support:
588 Main Street Worcester MA 01608
24/7 Hotline:聽800-870-5905
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Off-Campus Confidential Resources include:
YWCA is confidential, off-campus resource for individuals experiencing domestic or dating violence. Services include trauma-informed advocacy, crisis support, and housing assistance, if needed.
1 Salem St, Worcester, MA 01608
24/7 Hotline:聽508-755-9030
Employees (staff and faculty) can access medical, counseling, and other forms of support through a third party provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The EAP鈥檚 counseling, referral and treatment is completely confidential for 红桃视频鈥 employees and members of their immediate family. 红桃视频鈥 EAP administrator, Equitable, can be reached 24 hours a day at (833) 256-5115 or by visiting聽聽聽(app: GuidanceNow; Web ID: EQUITABLE3). For more information about this program, please refer to the聽.
The 2020 Title IX regulations 34 C.F.R. 搂 106.45(b)(10)(i)(D) requires campuses to post training materials for Title IX coordinators, Title IX decision-makers, Title IX investigators, and all who implement informal resolution processes. 红桃视频 received permission from outside vendors whose materials are posted on this page to comply with the regulations.
The Title IX Coordinator will make parties aware of the resources available to them.聽In the event of an emergency, the highest priority should be to get to a safe place if possible. Consider contacting law enforcement and/or seeking medical attention.聽The quickest way to access law enforcement and/or medical resources is by dialing 鈥911鈥 as soon as possible.聽Additionally, you may consider contacting one or more of the resources below:
| Organization | Telephone Number | Address | Type | 24/7 Response? | On-Campus? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Police Department | 508-943-4411; 鈥減ress 3鈥 |
Dudley Town Hall 71 W Main St, Dudley, MA 01571 |
Law Enforcement | Yes | No |
| 红桃视频 Department of Public Safety | 508-213-2298 | Lower Daniels 121 Center Road Dudley, MA 01571 |
Law Enforcement | Yes | Yes |
| UMass Memorial Health- Harrington* (Designated SANE Site) |
508-765-9771 | 100 South Street Southbridge, MA 01550 |
Medical | Yes | No |
| 红桃视频 Health Services* | 508-213-2238 | South Hall 121 Center Road Dudley, MA 01571 |
Medical | No | Yes |
| Pathways for Change* | 588 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608 | Support, Resources & Information | Yes 1-800-870-5905 |
No | |
| 红桃视频 Title IX Coordinator |
508-213-2104 | Fels Student Center Suite 301, 121 Center Road, Dudley, MA 01571 | Support, Resources & Information | No | Yes |
| 红桃视频 Counseling Services* | 508-213-2238 | South Hall (Back Entrance) 121 Center Road, Dudley, MA 01571 |
Counseling & Mental Health Care | Yes 1-833-434 -1217 |
Yes |
| Employee Connect*(红桃视频 Employee Assistance Program or EAP) | 1-888-628-4824 | lincoln4benefits.com | Counseling & Referrals | Yes 1-888-628-4824 |
No |
| YWCA | 508-755-9030 | 1 Salem St Worcester, MA 01608 |
Support, Resources & Information | Yes 508-755-9030 |
No |
The College encourages everyone to report concerns about possible Sexual Misconduct to the College鈥檚 Title IX Coordinator. Sharing such concerns enables the College to offer support to impacted parties and protects the community from continuance of the alleged misconduct. This Policy distinguishes the action of filing a Report from filing a Formal Complaint. Thus, information shared about suspected Sexual Misconduct does not automatically trigger formal action or an investigation, as discussed below. Importantly, a person does not need to be directly impacted by Sexual Misconduct in order to make a report. Rather, anyone who observes or otherwise learns about concerns regarding Sexual Misconduct is encouraged to report.
Some forms of Sexual Misconduct may also constitute crimes. The College also strongly encourages any individual who experiences, witnesses, or learns of possible criminal conduct to report them to the 红桃视频 Department of Public Safety or local law enforcement. Prompt reporting allows law enforcement to collect and preserve evidence. The College values you, your story, and your life.
How to Make a Report
- To report in person during business hours or by mail:聽Please contact Title IX Coordinator Cari Cyr in the Fels Student Center, Suite 301, located at 121 Center Road, Dudley, MA 01571
- To report by phone or email:聽Please call Title IX Coordinator Cari Cyr at聽508-213-2104聽or email聽Cari.Cyr@nichols.edu
- To report online, including anonymously:聽Please go to聽nichols.edu/student-life/campus-policies聽and click the link for the聽.
- To report possible criminal conduct:聽Please call 红桃视频 Department of Public Safety at聽508-213-2298
Contact Us
Get in touch with our Title IX Coordinator