Catalogue

Office of Title IX and Nondiscrimination (OTN)

Bard College is committed to providing a learning and working environment that is free of bias, prejudice, discrimination, and harassment—an environment in which all feel welcome and are treated fairly and with respect. 

Bard does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs and activities on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Bard will not tolerate any kind of unlawful discrimination, harassment, or gender-based misconduct. The College responds to all complaints of gender-based misconduct involving students, faculty, staff, or any other member of the Bard community (regardless of whether the incident occurred on or off campus). Any person who believes they have been subjected to gender-based misconduct, discrimination, or harassment, is encouraged to seek support and assistance. The College handles complaints in a prompt, equitable, and transparent manner. The College prohibits retaliation against anyone participating an investigation of alleged discrimination, harassment, or gender-based misconduct. 

If you wish to make a report of discrimination or harassment (including gender-based misconduct), please contact Title IX and Civil Rights Coordinator Lauren Gretina at 845-758-7542; [email protected]; or in person at 107 Sottery Hall. The Title IX and Civil Rights Coordinator can provide information regarding the College’s investigation process, policies, resources, accommodations, institutional rights, No Contact Orders, making reports to law enforcement, and protective orders through the court system.

Bard College strongly recommends reading its Gender-Based Misconduct Policy, which is available online at bard.edu/nondiscrimination/policies or by request via email ([email protected]) or telephone (845-758-7542).
 

RESOURCES

On Campus, Confidential:
• Counseling and Health Services: 
845-758-7433
• Chaplaincy: 203-858-8800
• BRAVE (24/7 Peer Hotline): 845-758-7777
Private (Nonconfidential):
• Office of Title IX and Nondiscrimination: 845-758-7542
• Safety and Security: 845-758-7777
• Human Resources: 845-758-7428

Off Campus, Confidential Support Services:

Family Services (Dutchess County):
• Rape Crisis/Crime Victim’s Hotline: 
845-452-7272
• Domestic Violence Hotline: 845-458-5550
• Text Chat: 845-583-0800
• Online Chat: resourcesconnect.com/cvss/chat

Ulster County Crisis Hotline: 
• Monday–Friday, 9 am – 5 pm: 
845-340-3443
• Nights, Weekends: 845-340-3442
• RAINN (National Sexual Assault Hotline): 800-656-4673
• LGBTQ+ Anti Violence Hotline: 212-714-1141

Criminal Reporting:
• NYS Campus Sexual Assault Victims Unit: 844-845-7269
• Red Hook Police Department: 845-758-0060