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Title IX Information

TITLE IX COORDINATOR

The Title IX Coordinator has been charged with managing the College’s response to reports of gender inequity and discrimination, which includes reports of sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking.  Informed by current federal and state law and guidance, the Coordinator aims to ensure that the College’s responses promptly and effectively stop problem behavior, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects.

The Title IX Coordinator’s responsibilities include:

  • Overseeing the College’s response to gender discrimination, which includes all forms of sexual violence, to ensure prompt and equitable resolution of all complaints.
  • Providing a central place to report an incident and overseeing the reporting process.
  • Providing information about College policies and procedures.
  • Providing referrals to campus and community resources and victim advocates.
  • Facilitating accommodations to address safety concerns and to support victims and complainants so that academic and professional pursuits may continue unimpeded.
  • Collaborating with community partners to assist with a resolution that balances the needs of the individuals involved with those of the larger community.
  • Keeping records to ensure patterns of behavior are identified.
  • Overseeing investigations of misconduct to ensure fairness, impartiality, and equity.
  • Coordinating and providing training, education, and prevention programs for the entire College community.

The Title IX Coordinator is here to receive and respond to gender equity and sexual violence concerns.  The Title IX team’s mission is to eliminate, prevent, and redress known instances of gender based misconduct or violence with fair and efficient processes that are intended to support the entire College Community.

Dennis McDonald
Vice President for Student Affairs/Title IX Coordinator
Events and Athletic Center, Room 210
420 Western Ave
Albany, NY
mcdonald@strose.edu
(518)454-5170

Rita McLaughlin
Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Events and Athletic Center, Room 210
420 Western Ave
Albany, NY
mclaughr@strose.edu
(518) 454-5170

Jeffrey Knapp
Associate Vice President for Human Resources/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Cabrini Hall
399 Western Ave
Albany, NY
knappj@strose.edu
(518) 454-5138

Additional information can be found on the College's website: https://www.strose.edu/student-life/policies-important-info/sexual-misconduct-resources/.