Preamble

Bowdoin College prohibits all forms of sex or gender discrimination and/or harassment, and all forms of sexual misconduct, as set forth in the Student Code of Community Standards, Faculty Handbook, and Employee Handbook.

The College is committed to fostering an environment free from gender-based discrimination and harassment, including sexual assault and all other forms of gender-based misconduct. The Title IX Policy reflects the College’s commitment to a safe and nondiscriminatory educational environment, consistent with: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 USC 1681 et seq. (“Title IX”); the Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”); the Maine Human Rights Act: and Maine’s Interpersonal Violence law (20-A M.R.S.A. §12981 et seq). Where contradiction exists between Title IX and state law, Title IX shall govern.

The College’s primary concern is the health, safety, and well-being of the members of our college community. Any member of the community who may have experienced gender or sex discrimination or harassment—including sexual harassment— is strongly urged to seek immediate assistance from the appropriate community resource (found below) and to report the matter to the Title IX Coordinator.

The definition of “sexual harassment” under Title IX includes: (1) quid pro quo harassment by an employee (i.e., granting a favor or advantage to someone in exchange for a sexual act(s) or activities); (2) unwelcome conduct that a reasonable person would consider so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive as to deny the victim equal access to a Bowdoin education program or activity; or (3) sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence or stalking.

The College is also committed to supporting students and employees accused of gender-based misconduct who go through the disciplinary process. Community members are urged to report concerns regarding all forms of discrimination and harassment to the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance.

Making a Report

Students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the College are strongly urged to contact the Campus Title IX Coordinator as soon as reasonably possible to report any Sexual Harassment, sexual misconduct, or to file a Formal Complaint. The Title IX Office can be reached by email at titleix@bowdoin.edu.

Reports may also be made online. Those reports may be made anonymously. If contact information is not provided, it does limit the College’s ability to respond to a report. Please be aware that the report will be used for statistical purposes.

The Title IX Office is available to help connect students, faculty, and staff to the resources available on campus and in the community, including assistance with law enforcement, as well as explaining the processes available through this Policy.

Reports may also be made to one of the following Deputy Title IX Coordinators:

Silvia Lorrain, Senior Associate Director of Student Activities Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students 207-798-4338 (office) | slorrain@bowdoin.edu

Abigail Killeen, Professor of Theater and Associate Dean for Faculty Recruitment and Student Advising 
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Faculty (207) 728-4172 (office) |  akilleen@bowdoin.edu

Amy Harkins, Associate Director of Employee Relations and Engagement
Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Employees and Visitors
(207) 725-3468 (office) | a.harkins@bowdoin.edu

Reports About Minors. When the College receives a report related to a minor participating in a Bowdoin program or activity, whether or not that person is a student, it may have obligations under state law to make a mandated report based on applicable child abuse and neglect laws.

Resources

Emergency Resources

Individuals concerned about their immediate safety should first contact the emergency resources noted below. Assistance from the following resources can be obtained twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, regardless of whether Bowdoin is in session:

Bowdoin Office of Safety and Security: x3500 or (207) 725-3500

Safety and Security can provide students transportation to and from any of the Brunswick-area, off-campus resources listed below.

Brunswick Police Department: 911 or (207) 725-6620

Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine (SASSMM): (800) 871-7741
SASSMM is a local sexual assault resource center that offers the following services:

Free, private 24-hour Helpline.
Advocates to provide emotional support, information, resources, and make referrals. Students and Employee may talk to an advocate one-on-one or bring a supporter.
Guidance on obtaining medical care at a hospital emergency department with specially trained forensic nurses are available to check for and treat injuries, offer preventative care, and collect evidence. Evidence collection may be collected anonymously. Individuals can receive care for sexually transmitted infections and/or pregnancy prevention.
Support in contacting and reporting to law enforcement.
Support through a criminal or civil court process, information about legal resources like Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders and referrals to legal services and at court.

Through These Doors: (866) 834-4357

Through These Doors is a domestic violence resource center that offers the following services.
Free, private 24-hour Helpline.
Emergency shelter for people fleeing abuse and violence.
Transitional services.
Support and education groups.
Safety planning.
Advocacy, support, and assistance with legal matters, including Protection from Abuse Orders.

Mid Coast Hospital: 911 or (207) 729-0181

Campus Resources

In addition to the Title IX Office, the following resources are available:

Confidential and Privileged Campus Resources

Certain College employees are confidential and privileged resources, meaning these staff members are not legally permitted to release any information shared with them except under limited circumstances that pose an imminent danger to the individual or others or as otherwise required by law, such as disclosure of sexual abuse of a minor.

Rachel Reinke, Ph.D., resources specialist & confidential resources advisor ("CRA") *
Clinicians in Counseling Services: 207-725-3145^
Clinicians in Health Services: 207-725-3770^

*The CRA is available for students, faculty, and staff.

^Counseling and Health Services are student-only services.

Non-Reporting Resources on Campus for Students

There are three Bowdoin staff members to whom reports of Sexual Harassment regarding students may be made, and who will not disclose reports to the Title IX Coordinator. Although these individuals do not have statutory privilege, they will hold information private and confidential except under limited circumstances where the information shared indicates an imminent danger to the individual or others, or as otherwise required by law.

Natalie Turrin, Ph.D., director of the Center for Sexuality, Women, and Gender (SWAG)