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Title IX

What is Title IX?

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that 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.”

–Legal Citation: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and its implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 (Title IX)

Prohibited Sexual Misconduct at Ocean County College includes:

  • Sexual Harassment
  • Gender-based Harassment
  • Sexual Intimidation
  • Sexual Exploitation
  • Sexual Assault and Non-Consensual Sexual Contact
  • Dating Violence
  • Domestic Violence
  • Stalking
  • Retaliation

Title IX Information and Resources

The Title IX Team 

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Ocean County College has a team of trained employees who are available to assist in cases of gender-based misconduct such as sexual harassment, sexual violence, discrimination or other unwelcome behavior that occurs on campus or during activities related to school, such as athletic events.

When an incident of gender-based misconduct occurs, 365球赛平台 promptly, equitably and thoroughly investigates under the parameters of Title IX.

Overseeing the team of trained employees is the College’s Title IX Coordinator. This person is responsible for supervising all activities relating to Title IX investigations, activities and training programs.

Responsibilities of the Coordinator include:

  • Overseeing all Title IX complaints and investigations
  • Providing prompt, thorough and equitable investigations and resolutions
  • Coordinating training, education, and communication-related to Title IX
  • Interacting with students, faculty, employees and college administrators about Title IX activities

The Title IX Team also works closely with assigned investigators in the Office of Security and Safety and with personnel in the Counseling Services Department.

365球赛平台’s Title IX Team

Name & TitleTitle IX RoleContact Info
Eileen Buckle,
Title IX & ADA/504 Coordinator
Title IX CoordinatorAdministration Bldg. (#1), Suite 112
(732) 255-0400, ext. 2944
ebuckle@datsumoki.net
Tara Brugnoni,
Director of Student Conduct
Title IX InvestigatorAdministration Bldg (#1), Suite 020
(732) 255-0400, ext. 2375
tbrugnoni@datsumoki.net
Jacqueline D’Amore
Director, Talent and Organizational Development
Title IX InvestigatorAdministration Bldg (#1), Suite 112
(732) 255-0400, ext. 2148
jdamore@datsumoki.net
Alison Noone
Director, Student Support Services
Title IX InvestigatorRussell Bldg. (#7) Room 112
732-255-0400, ext. 2138
anoone@datsumoki.net

Training of Title IX Personnel

Individuals who fill certain roles in the Title IX process must receive training to ensure awareness of their compliance obligation and in order to best provide equitable treatment to Complainants and Respondents and be compliant with the Reporting Procedures required by Title IX. These individuals are the Title IX Coordinator, Investigators, Decision Makers (including appellate decision makers), and any person facilitating an Alternative Resolution Process.

The Title IX regulations 34 CFR Part 106.45(b)(10)(i)(D) require 365球赛平台 to make publicly available information on these trainings beginning August 14, 2020. The training received is listed below in the order in which it appears on the provider’s webpage. The list will be updated on a regular basis upon training completion.

ATTENTION: For questions/concerns or if you or someone you know has experienced any form of sexual violence, please contact us.