Title IX and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy

No Contact Orders

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In order to promote safety and civility on campus, and following a preliminary report or the filing of a formal complaint, the Title IX Coordinator is authorized to issue No Contact Orders (“NCOs”) prohibiting contact between or among students, faculty, and/or staff, when there exists a reasonable concern that physical or psychological harm may result from such contact.

The College will consider all facts and circumstances that may be relevant to whether an NCO should be issued, including, but not limited to, the following factors:

When there are allegations, threats, or evidence of physical violence or gender-based misconduct by one individual against another;
When there are allegations, threats, or evidence of emotional abuse or harassment by one individual of another;
When there is a substantial risk of emotional harm from continued contact between individuals;
When continued contact between individuals may have a material impact on campus disciplinary proceedings; and
When an NCO is requested or agreed to in good faith by all individuals involved.

Individuals receiving NCOs are to have no contact, direct or indirect, with each other. Contact includes all forms of written communication (texting, social media, email, etc.) as well as personal contact (face-to-face, telephonic, etc.), both on and off campus. This includes indirect contact through other persons or through asynchronous modes of electronic communication. Any additional terms specific to the safety, well-being, or other needs of either or both individuals shall be expressly stated in the NCO.

If the individuals observe each other in a public place, the parties shall act to minimize contact with each other. Pursuant to New York State Education Law Article 129-b, also referred to as “Enough is Enough” legislation, the obligation to leave the area immediately and without contacting the other party falls upon the respondent. NCOs do not guarantee that parties will not see each other. Violations of an NCO should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator. If safety is a concern while on campus, call Campus Safety at 914-395-2209/2222. If safety is a concern while off campus, call 911. The College is not able to provide immediate or direct assistance off campus.

Violations of No Contact Orders are subject to discipline under provisions of the Student Handbook or the retaliation provisions of the Gender-Based Misconduct Policy, as appropriate, and could result in additional conduct charges or other disciplinary actions.