Who can I talk to?

Before Making a Report

If you feel that you have been subjected to bias, discrimination and/or harassment, or if you have observed such behavior directed at others, you may speak with a confidential resource or privileged resource, or you may consult with a non-confidential resource from the resources listed below.

Reporting Resources

Non-emergencies

Contact any of the following individuals or offices to make a report or receive support, or instead complete an online report:

  • Katherine O’Grady, Director of Institutional Equity and Compliance and Title IX Coordinator: (207) 725-3493
  • Benje Douglas, Vice President and Interim Chief Diversity Officer, and Head of the Office of Inclusion and Diversity: (207) 721-5189

You may also speak with any staff or faculty on campus about your concerns and they can help refer you to our office. These individuals may also reach out to Katherine O’Grady independently and you will have choices as to how you wish to proceed:

  • Rachel Reinke, Director of Gender Violence Prevention and Health Education: (207) 725-3048
  • Kate Stern, Associate Dean of Students for Inclusion & Diversity and Director of the Center for Sexuality, Women & Gender: (207) 798-4223
  • Eduardo Pazos Palma, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs for Inclusion and Diversity and Director of Multicultural Student Life: (207) 798-4196
  • Oliver Goodrich, Director of the Rachel Lord Center for Religious and Spiritual Life: (207) 208-2977
  • Safety and Security: (207) 725-3500 (emergencies) or 207.725.3314 (non-emergencies)
  • Human Resources: (207) 725-3837 for incidents in the workplace.
  • Additional Student Resources:
    • Office of the Dean of Students: (207) 725-3149
    • Residential Life: (207) 725-3225

Emergencies

If you are concerned about an immediate threat to your safety or property, or that of others, please call 911 or contact Bowdoin College Safety and Security at (207) 725-3500, or use one of the emergency “Blue Light” telephones located on campus.