Support and Reporting

The College will offer supportive measures to any individual who experiences gender-based misconduct. Supportive measures are non-disciplinary and non-punitive and are offered to all parties. These measures are intended to help ensure the well-being and safety of community members and to restore and/or preserve equal access to the college’s educational program or activity while not unreasonably burdening the other party. Potential supportive measures may include: change in campus housing, change in schedule, academic accommodations, access to counseling on and off campus, No Contact Orders, and any other actions deemed appropriate by the Title IX Coordinator.

All members of the Bard community are encouraged to report incidents of gender-based misconduct. Reports can be made whether someone has experienced the incident, observed the incident, and/or heard about the incident of misconduct from another person. Reports can be made using the Title IX Reporting Form. 

All Bard administrators, faculty, professional staff, and peer counselors are responsible employees and are obligated to notify the Title IX Coordinator if they become aware of any gender-based misconduct at Bard.  If a responsible employee has information pertaining to gender-based misconduct, they should email [email protected] or [email protected]. 

Important Things To Know

  • Supportive Measures
    Following an allegation of gender-based misconduct, the Title IX Coordinator can assist with providing supportive measures and accommodations. Supportive measures are available regardless of whether you would like to make a formal complaint or pursue and investigation. You can request supportive measures using the Supportive Measures Request Form.
  • Reporting Obligations and privacy
    Whenever misconduct is reported, the Title IX Coordinator will maintain privacy to the greatest extent possible. Individuals who are deemed confidential are not obligated to share information with the Title IX Coordinator. Confidential resources are listed below. Faculty and staff who wish to share a report of gender-based misconduct can email [email protected] or call 845-758-7542.

Confidential Resources

  • On-Campus
    • Counseling Services: 845-758-7433
    • Health Services: 845-758-7433
    • Chaplaincy: 203-858-7335
    • Employee Assistance Program: 800-272-7255
    • BRAVE (Ask for a BRAVE Counselor): 845-758-7777
  • Off-Campus
    • Rape Crisis Center: 845-452-7272
    • Domestic Violence: 845-485-5550
    • Grace Smith House: 845-471-3033
    • Ulster County Crisis Hotline:
      • Mon–Fri, 9am – 5pm: 845-340-3443
      • Nights and Weekends: 845-340-3342
    • LGBTQ Antiviolence Project: 212-714-1141
    • RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network): 800-656-4673

Reporting to Private Resources

  • Title IX and Civil Rights Coordinator
    Reports of discrimination or harassment should be made to the Office of Title IX and Nondiscrimination.  Title IX and Civil Rights Coordinator Lauren Gretina, J.D. may be reached:
    Reports may also be made to Human Resources by phone (845-758-7428) or email ([email protected]).
    Office of Title IX and Nondiscrimination Pamphlet
    • Other Contacts
      • Misconduct Reporting Line (888-323-4198). This line is administered by an external entity hired by the College to receive reports on a nonconfidential basis.
      • Safety & Security (845-758-7777)

    Reporting To Law Enforcement

    • It's Your Right
      Individuals have the right to decide whether or not to file a report with the New York State Police or local law enforcement agency where the misconduct occurred. Individuals may participate in a criminal process, college process, both, or neither. The Title IX Coordinator and other campus resources are available to assist individuals in reporting to law enforcement.
    • Filing a Criminal Report
      To file a criminal report, individuals may contact the following, and/or any other appropriate law enforcement agency:
      • New York State Police: 845-876-4194;
      • New York State Police Campus Sexual Assault Victims Unit: 844-845-7269; and
      • Red Hook Police: 845-758-0060.

    Preserving Evidence

    The College encourages all individuals to preserve any evidence relating to reports of gender-based misconduct. Evidence may be important for an investigation, a criminal prosecution, or to obtain an Order of Protection. Evidence may include: text messages, emails, social media communications, phone records, photographs, documents, clothing, bedding, DNA, and medical documentation and information. 

    Individuals who have experienced a recent sexual assault are encouraged to seek medical care and should consider seeking a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (“SAFE Exam”) at a local hospital. This exam includes an assessment and treatment of injury, addresses the concerns of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, and serves as a way to collect evidence. SAFE Exams are free, and transportation can be arranged through the Office of Tittle IX and Nondiscrimination. BRAVE counselors (845-758-7777; ask for BRAVE) and the Rape/Sexual Assault Hotline (845-452-7272) can also assist with access to SAFE exams. Individuals may undergo a SAFE Exam without making a report to law enforcement. Prior to the exam do not bathe, wash, douche, smoke, change clothing, or brush one’s teeth. When possible it is best not to take fluids or use the bathroom before the examination. For purposes of evidence collection, the SAFE Exam should be conducted within 96 hours of an incident.  Even in instances when individuals do not want forensic evidence collected, health care providers can still treat injuries and take steps to address concerns of pregnancy and/or sexually transmitted infections.