Title IX On- and Off-Campus Resources
Title IX Office: The Title IX Office takes reports and complaints regarding sexual harassment, sexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking. The Title IX Coordinator or Assistant coordinates the investigatory process and can provide access to support services to Complainants and Respondents and can assist in making adjustments to academic, living, and work situations.
Barbara J. Lawrence, J.D., M.P.A.
Vice President for Institutional Equity and Diversity, Chief Diversity Officer, and Title IX Coordinator
Maxcy Hall 226C
(203) 932-7269
BLawrence@dos5.net
University Police Department: University Police Officers assist with the immediate medical needs of victims; work with the Title IX Office in investigation and adjudication of incidents, where appropriate; provide timely, campus-wide notification of incidents that pose an ongoing or continuing threat to the community; and assist in the preservation of evidence.
University Police Emergency Line: (203) 932-7070
University Police Routine Line: (203) 932-7014
Office of Residential Life: Office of Residential Life staff members are knowledgeable about campus and local services and can help victims of sexual misconduct get assistance and provide support to students impacted by sexual misconduct.
Bixler Hall, Lower Level: (203) 932-7076
Myatt Center for Diversity & Inclusion: The Director for the Myatt Center for Diversity & Inclusion is knowledgeable about campus and local services; provides support to student victims; and works closely with the Dean of Students Office to provide proactive initiatives to educate the campus community on issues related to sexual misconduct.
Gerber Hall, Lower Level: (203) 932-7427
Campus Resource Team (CRT): In an ongoing effort to enhance the University’s response to sexual violence and harassment, the University President has appointed a Campus Resource Team that is involved in responding to sexual misconduct incidents.
To learn more about the CRT, please call: (203) 932-7445
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) (Confidential): Counseling and Psychological Services staff provides students with support for the long-term effects of sexual assault. All contacts are confidential.
Charger Plaza: (203) 932-7333
University Health Services (Confidential): Health Services is open to all currently enrolled University students without charge, Monday through Saturday during the academic year. Staff members provide crisis and follow-up care for victims of sexual assault and make referrals to local hospitals for the administration of sexual assault evidence collection kits (also known as a rape kit). For immediate medical needs during hours when Health Services is closed, students should seek emergency services, i.e., local hospital emergency rooms, University Police Department, local police, and/or local rape crisis center.
Sheffield Hall, Lower Level: (203) 932-7079
If you wish to file a Complaint with the Department of Education, please use the contact information below:
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20202.
(202) 401-2000