Title IX at Herkimer College

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 only for students; faculty and staff are also covered by the protections of Title IX.

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

Herkimer College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, creed, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law in admissions, employment, or in any aspect regarding the conduct of College business.

The Title IX Coordinator for students at Herkimer College is Vicki Brown, who can be reached at 315.866.0300 x8310 or via email at brownvl@herkimer.edu

The Title IX Coordinator for faculty/staff at Herkimer College is Nicholas F. Laino.

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, contact Campus Safety at 315.574.4020 or 911 in an emergency.
For immediate concern regarding physical safely, contact Campus Safety at 315.574.4020 or 911 in an emergency.
To discuss the situation with a counselor, contact the Counseling Center at 315.574.4034 or visit CA 130 or YWCA Mohawk Valley – Child Advocacy Center & Sexual Violence Services, 284 West Main Street, Ilion, NY 1357, 315.866.4120 (24-hour hotline)