For additional information, please visit our website at
http://northampton.edu/about-ncc/statement-ofnondiscrimination.htm
Or reference the Title IX website at
www.titleix.info
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
AND
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
a guide for students
NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
WHO SHOULD YOU CONTACT?
Helene Whitaker
Title IX Coordinator
Vice President for Administrative Affairs
College Center 415-A
hwhitaker@northampton.edu
610-861-5496
Dr. Gloria Lopez
Title IX Deputy Coordinator
Dean of Students
College Center 248
GLopez@northampton.edu
610-861-5565
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Northampton Community College does not
discriminate against any person in employment
or educational opportunities because of race,
color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sex,
sexual orientation, or based on an individual's
actual or perceived disability, or on a person's
association with a person with a disability.
Mitchell E. Murtha
Title IX Deputy Coordinator
Assistant Dean of Students
College Center 201
MMurtha@northampton.edu
610-332-6075
Belinda A. Austin
Title IX Deputy Coordinator
Associate Dean, Student & College Services
Keystone 131 (Monroe Campus)
BAustin@northampton.edu
570-369-1872
Janelle Howey
Title IX Deputy Coordinator
Director, Residence Life
College Center 253-C
JHowey@northampton.edu
610-332-6171
Brian Shegina,
Title IX Deputy Coordinator
Associate Director, human Resources
College Center 413
BShegina@northampton.edu
610-861-5460
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Counseling Services
(610) 861-5342
Health Services
(610) 861-5365
Public Safety Emergency
(610) 861-5588
WHAT IS SEXUAL HARASSMENT?
Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual- or gender-based
verbal, written, online, and/or physical conduct.
“Sexual harassment in education includes any unwanted and
unwelcome sexual behavior that significantly interferes with a
student’s access to educational opportunities. The Supreme
Court has confirmed that schools have an obligation under Title
IX to prevent and address harassment against students,
regardless of whether the harassment is perpetrated by peers,
teachers, or other school officials” (Title IX, 1972).
RETALIATION
Retaliation is defined as any adverse action taken against a
person participating in a protected activity because of their
participation in that protected activity. Retaliation against an
individual for alleging a violation of their civil rights,
supporting a complainant, or for assisting in providing
information relevant to a claim, is a serious violation of the this
policy. Acts of alleged retaliation should be reported
immediately to the Title IX Officer or Deputy Coordinators.
WHY SHOULD YOU TELL SOMEONE?
You may not be the only person who is being harassed by this
individual. Report sexual harassment so it will stop.
Report incidences of harassment to the Dean of Students or the
Assistant Dean of Students or a trusted faculty or staff member.
Our See it, Report it, Stop it system also allows you to report
incidences you see on campus. To make a report, visit:
http://www.northampton.edu/report-it.htm
EXAMPLES OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT INCLUDE
 Unwelcome physical contact.
 Unwelcome requests for sexual favors.
 Persistent requests for a date.
 Continued expression of sexual interest after being informed
that the interest is unwelcome.
 Posters, photos, cartoons, or graffiti that are demeaning or
offensive.
 Sexual language and/or jokes of a sexual nature.
 Unwelcome visual contact, such as leering or staring at
another person.
 Comments or statements that are demeaning, humiliating,
suggestive, insulting, vulgar, crude or lewd.
 Preferential treatment or promise of preferential treatment
for submitting to sexual conduct.
 Retaliation, retribution, or reprisals in any form or manner
for complaints about harassment, or for requests that
harassing conduct stop, or for assisting a person with a
complaint of harassment.
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO
PREVENT BEING A VICTIM?
 Program the Campus Security’s number into your speed
dial in case of an emergency:
 Main Campus: 610-861-5588
 Monroe Campus: 570-369-1911
 Fowler Campus: 484-390-3240
 Be cautious and alert.
 Do not run or walk alone, use the buddy system.
 Do not give out personal information such as your phone
number, or address to strangers or someone you are newly
acquainted with.
 Be aware of your surroundings when you are walking across
campus, to and from your vehicle, and in remote areas.
 Do not meet up with someone in a remote location to study.
 Know where the Blue Light phones are located on campus
INTRODUCTION
Northampton Community College cares. We want you to
have a great educational, social, and personal experience
while attending our college.
NCC strives to recognize human dignity and therefore does not
tolerate sexual harassment or any other type of harassment
within or connected to our institution.
We understand that every interaction or encounter with another
person may not always be a positive one. Sometimes
interactions involving others can become threatening. Any
student can be the victim of sexual harassment. We would like
to provide you with the tools and/or support to protect yourself
from unwanted or threatening behaviors.
for urgent Public Safety assistance.
 If you live on campus, do not prop residence hall entrance
doors open, and be sure to register any visiting guest.
TITLE IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sexual
discrimination in any form; to include any form of sexual
harassment and gender discrimination.
Federal law states: “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
educational program or activity receiving Federal financial
assistance.”
Behaviors such as sexual harassment, unwanted sexual
advances, or stalking should be taken seriously.
This brochure will provide you with the necessary information
to assist you in reporting any unwanted sexual advances or
harassment and to offer support to victims of sexual
harassment and misconduct.