Wheaton College is committed to fostering an environment that is free from all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex. Wheaton does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including in admission and employment. Wheaton complies with all state and federal antidiscrimination laws, including Title IX.
The Wheaton College Title IX Policy (the “Policy”) has been developed in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and accompanying regulations (“Title IX”) to provide: (1) a prompt, effective, and equitable investigation and adjudication process for complaints of conduct that may constitute discrimination on the basis of sex, which includes discrimination on the basis of sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity, and all forms of sex-based harassment (dating violence, domestic violence, hostile environment harassment, quid pro quo harassment, retaliation, sexual assault, and stalking), as defined by Title IX; and, (2) recourse for individuals whose rights have been violated.
Title IX 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 education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” This Policy sets forth Wheaton’s approach to addressing discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. This Policy applies to all members of the Wheaton community, including students, faculty, staff, applicants for admission or employment, and others who participate or attempt to participate in Wheaton’s education programs or activities. Wheaton maintains other policies that prohibit misconduct and discrimination, including the College’s Community Standards for students and Human Resources policies for employees. To the extent that alleged misconduct does not meet the definitions or fall within the scope of sex discrimination covered by Title IX and this Policy, Wheaton may address such alleged misconduct under Wheaton’s other policies, as appropriate.
Caraline Somerville is Wheaton’s Title IX Coordinator (the “Title IX Coordinator”) and is responsible for coordinating Wheaton’s compliance with its obligations under Title IX. The Title IX office is located at 316/317 Knapton Hall. The Title IX Coordinator can be reached at [email protected], [email protected] or 508-286-3261. * Caraline will be on leave for the Fall of 2024.
For the Fall of 2024, Djuna Perkins will serve as the College’s Interim Title IX Coordinator. Djuna can be contacted via [email protected], 508-286-3261 or via the Title IX Reporting Form.
The College has also designated the following Deputy Title IX Coordinators:
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students: Zachary Irish, Dean of Students and Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, 508-286-8218, [email protected]
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Staff: Omaira Roy, Associate Vice President for Human Resources, 508-286-3544, [email protected]
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Faculty: TBD
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics: Lisa Yenush, Senior Associate Director of Athletics/SWA, 508-286-3982, [email protected]
If you have a question, concern, or complaint, you should direct it to the Title IX Coordinator and/or one of the Deputy Title IX Coordinators. Inquiries about Title IX may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights:
U.S. Department of Education
5 Post Office Square
8th Floor
Boston, MA 02109-2921
Telephone: 617-289-0111
Facsimile: 617-289-0150
[email protected]