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Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response

Dean of Students

Nichols College is committed to providing an educational environment that is free from sexual harassment and retaliation. To ensure compliance with federal and state civil rights laws and regulations, and to affirm its commitment to promoting fairness and equity in all aspects of the educational program or activity, Nichols has developed internal policies and procedures that provide a prompt, fair, and impartial process for those involved in an allegation sexual harassment or retaliation. This Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy is based on regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of Education under Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, and the 2020 Final Federal Regulations.

Forms & Reporting

Resources and Support

Support Resources (How to get help)

If a student or employee wants to speak with a confidential resource, trained staff are available on and off-campus. Help and support is available to those who want to talk in detail about an incident but are not sure if they are ready or interested in reporting to the College or law enforcement.

Information shared with Confidential Resources (including information about whether an individual has received services) will only be disclosed to the Title IX Coordinator or any other individual only with the individual’s express written permission, unless there is an imminent threat of serious harm to the individual or to others, or a legal obligation to reveal such information (e.g., if there is suspected abuse or neglect of a minor).

Information that is shared with a Confidential Resource does not constitute a Report or notice to the College of concerns of sexual misconduct.

On-Campus Confidential Resources include:

Off-Campus Confidential Resources include:

Pathways for Change a locally based agency which provides free, confidential services to sexual assault victims, their friends, and families. It also operates a 24-hour, free, confidential hotline that provides victims of sexual assault with telephone counseling and personal support:

588 Main Street Worcester MA 01608
24/7 Hotline: 800-870-5905
Office: 508-852-7600

Employees (staff and faculty) can access medical, counseling, and other forms of support through a third party provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The EAP’s counseling, referral and treatment is completely confidential for Nichols’ employees and members of their immediate family. Nichols’ EAP administrator, Equitable, can be reached 24 hours a day at (833) 256-5115 or by visiting  www.guidanceresources.com (app: GuidanceNow; Web ID: EQUITABLE3). For more information about this program, please refer to the Employee Handbook.

Health Services and Off-Campus Resources

The Title IX Coordinator will make parties aware of the resources available to them. In the event of an emergency, the highest priority should be to get to a safe place if possible.  Consider contacting law enforcement and/or seeking medical attention.  The quickest way to access law enforcement and/or medical resources is by dialing “911” as soon as possible.  Additionally, you may consider contacting one or more of the resources below:

Organization Telephone Number Address Type 24/7 Response? On-Campus?
Dudley Police Department 508-943-4411;
“press 3”
Dudley Town Hall
71 W Main St, Dudley, MA 01571
Law Enforcement Yes No
Nichols College Department of Public Safety 508-213-2298 Lower Daniels
121 Center Road
Dudley, MA 01571
Law Enforcement Yes Yes
UMass Memorial Health- Harrington*
(Designated SANE Site)
508-765-9771 100 South Street
Southbridge, MA 01550
Medical Yes No
Nichols College Health Services* 508-213-2238 South Hall
121 Center Road
Dudley, MA 01571
Medical No Yes
Pathways for Change* 1-800-870-5905 588 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608 Support, Resources & Information Yes
1-800-870-5905
No
Nichols College
Title IX Coordinator
508-213-2027 Fels Student Center Suite 301, 121 Center Road, Dudley, MA 01571 Support, Resources & Information No Yes
Nichols College Counseling Services* 508-213-2108 South Hall
(Back Entrance)
121 Center Road, Dudley, MA 01571
Counseling & Mental Health Care Yes
1-833-434 -1217
Yes
Employee Connect*(Nichols College Employee Assistance Program or EAP) 1-888-628-4824 lincoln4benefits.com Counseling & Referrals Yes
1-888-628-4824
No
Required Trainings and Educational Materials

The 2020 Title IX regulations 34 C.F.R. § 106.45(b)(10)(i)(D) requires campuses to post training materials for Title IX coordinators, Title IX decision-makers, Title IX investigators, and all who implement informal resolution processes. Nichols College received permission from outside vendors whose materials are posted on this page to comply with the regulations.

Title IX Coordinator

Jessica Ryan

Assistant Dean of Student Life