Title IX Policy | Ocean County College

Title IX Policy | Ocean County College
Title IX
What is Title IX?
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
is a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in education. It reads:
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.”
–Legal Citation:
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and its implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 (Title IX)
Prohibited Sexual Misconduct at Ocean County College
includes, but is not limited to:
Sex-based Harassment
Sexual Exploitation
Sexual Assault
Dating Violence
Domestic Violence
Stalking
Retaliation
Title IX Information and Resources
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Information About Reporting an Incident
Ocean County College seeks to provide an environment free from harassment and discrimination.
Title IX law requires that the
OCC Title IX Coordinator
receive notice of all reports of alleged sex-based misconduct. You have the right and can expect to have incidents of sex-based misconduct taken seriously. Formally reported incidents are investigated thoroughly and equitably and resolved through appropriate administrative procedures. Formal reporting means that information discovered and provided is shared with investigators, advisors, the complainant, and the accused individual (respondent) in accordance with Federal law, but with the utmost care.
Students and Staff are encouraged to report any incidents of sex-based misconduct such as discrimination, harassment, sexual violence, bullying or stalking. Situations like this can cause physical or emotional harm, and create hostile environments that interfere with educational or work pursuits and goals.  As required by law, reports may be made by submitting a complaint via the
Sexual Misconduct (Title IX) reporting form
, ADA/504, and Retaliation Complaint Form, in person, or via phone, electronic mail or postal mail. All contact information may be found under the
REPORT IT!
drop down menu on this page.
In addition to the Title IX Coordinator, most individuals on campus have an obligation to report. These individuals are known as Responsible Employees (regardless of their designation as Campus Security Authorities). These employees have a duty to report allegations of sexual harassment or misconduct due to their administrative or supervisory responsibilities on campus. Responsible Employees do not have the authority to take action to remedy Title IX violations but are able to assist those who have allegedly experienced harm by informing them of the college’s reporting process and available resources.
Officials with Authority are those OCC employees who are explicitly vested with the responsibility to implement corrective measures on behalf of the institution for sex-based discrimination, harassment, violence, and/or retaliatory conduct involving students, faculty, staff, or third-parties.
Disclosure of different types of sexual misconduct shared with any of the aforementioned individuals must be reported promptly to the Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator works collaboratively with the reporter and makes every effort to operate with discretion and maintain the privacy of all parties involved.
Confidential Resources
keep your identity and information private and anonymous. The counselors of the OCC Counseling Center are the College’s only confidential resources and have no duty (except in extreme circumstances) to report allegations of sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator. Counselors will provide students with the contact information for the Title IX Coordinator to empower you to make a report when you are ready.
OCC Counseling Services is located in the Library Bldg (#3), Ground Floor Room 010;
732-255-0400
x 2911;
counselingservices@ocean.edu
REPORT IT!
In order to report an incident, you may contact any of the following:
EMERGENCIES – DIAL 911
COMPLAINT REPORTING FORM
Campus Safety and Security, Toms River
Telephone:
(732) 255-0400
, Press 8
Telephone:
(732) 255-0400
, ext. 2200 or ext. 2170
OCC Manahawkin
Telephone:
(732) 255-0400
, ext. 2336
Title IX Coordinator
Eileen Buckle, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator
Library Bldg (#3), Ground Floor, Room 002
Telephone:
(732) 255-0400
, ext. 2944
Email:
TitleIXCoordinator@ocean.edu
OCC Policies Related to Title IX
Click on the topics below to read policies related to Title IX:
Formal Student Complaints
Students Campus Life: Student Discipline
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Harassment Policy
Resources
Ocean County Resources
Call 911 for EMERGENCY
St. Francis Counseling Service/Sexual Abuse and Assault Program
24-Hour Sexual Violence Hotline: (609) 494-1090
Counseling Service: (609) 494-1554
Providence House
Domestic Violence Services
Outreach Counseling Center: (732) 350-2120
24-Hour Hotline: 1 (800) 246-8910 / (732) 244-8259
Website:
www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org
Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office
Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention Unit: (732) 929-2019
Victim/Witness Unit: (732) 929-2027
Contact of Ocean County
Free and confidential crisis intervention
Contact: (732) 240-6100
New Jersey Resources
NJ Domestic Violence 24/7 Hotline
Provides confidential access to domestic violence information and services.
Bilingual and accessible to the deaf and hearing impaired
1 (800) 572-SAFE (7223)
Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ)
Contact: 1 (888) 576-5529
Online Intake
NJ Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NJCASA)
NJ Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline: 1 (800) 601-7200
NJ Human Trafficking Hotline
1 (855) 363-6548
Victim Assistance Call: Covenant House – (862) 240-2453
National Resources
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Bilingual and accessible to the
deaf and hearing impaired
Call 988
Text 988
National Domestic Violence 24/7 Hotline
1 (800) 799-7233
Text START to 88788
Video phone:  855-812-1001
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
National Sexual Assault 24/7 Hotline:  1 (800) 656-4673
Online Chat
(English)
Online Chat
(Español)
The Trevor Project
24/7 Free and Confidential Crisis Support for LGBTQ+ Youth
Contact: 1 (866) 488-7386
Text: START to 678-678
National Human Trafficking Hotline (24/7)
Bilingual
1 (888) 373-7888
TTY: 788
Text: BEFREE or HELP to 233733
Title IX Fast Fact
While often thought of as a law that applies to athletics programs, Title IX is much broader than athletics and applies to many programs at Ocean County College. Compliance with the law is everyone’s responsibility at Ocean County College. For information on how to contact staff members who have primary responsibility for Title IX compliance, visit the
Title IX Team
page.
The Title IX Team
Ocean County College has a team of trained employees who are available to assist in cases of sex-based misconduct such as sexual harassment, sexual violence, discrimination or other unwelcome sex-based behavior that occurs on campus or during activities related to school, such as athletic events.
When an incident of sex-based misconduct occurs, OCC promptly, equitably and thoroughly investigates under the parameters of Title IX.
Overseeing the team of trained employees is the College’s Title IX Coordinator. This person is responsible for supervising all activities relating to Title IX investigations, resolutions, and remedies, as well as prevention activities and training programs.
Responsibilities of the Coordinator include:
Overseeing all Title IX complaints and investigations
Providing prompt, thorough and equitable investigations and resolutions
Coordinating training, education, and communication related to Title IX
Interacting with students, faculty, employees and college administrators about Title IX activities
The Title IX Team also works closely with assigned investigators in the Office of Safety and Security and with personnel in the Counseling Center.
OCC’s Title IX Team
Name & Title
Title IX Role
Contact Info
Eileen Buckle,
Title IX & ADA/504 Coordinator
Title IX Coordinator
Library Bldg. (#3), Ground Floor, Room 002
(732) 255-0400
, ext. 2944
TitleIXCoordinator@ocean.edu
Kayla Stahl,
Interim Director of Student Conduct
Title IX Investigator
Administration Bldg. (#1), Suite 101
(732) 255-0400
, ext. 2390
kstahl@ocean.edu
Jacqueline D’Amore
Director, Talent and Organizational Development
Title IX Investigator
Library Bldg. (#3), Ground Floor, Room 002
(732) 255-0400
, ext. 2148
jdamore@ocean.edu
Alison Noone
Director, Student Support Services
Title IX Investigator
Administration Bldg. (#1) Room 112
732-255-0400
, ext. 2138
anoone@ocean.edu
Training of Title IX Personnel
Individuals who fill certain roles in the Title IX process must receive training to ensure awareness of their compliance obligation and in order to best provide equitable treatment to Complainants and Respondents and be compliant with the Reporting Procedures required by Title IX. These individuals are the Title IX Coordinator, Investigators, Decision-Makers (including appellate decision-makers), and any person facilitating an Alternative Resolution Process.
The Title IX regulations
34 CFR Part 106.45(b)(10)(i)(D)
require OCC to make publicly available information on these trainings beginning August 14, 2020. Training materials for such training is linked in the table below. The list will be updated on a regular basis upon training completion.
ATTENTION: For questions/concerns or if you or someone you know has experienced any form of sexual violence, please
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Title IX Training and Materials Received
OCC Employee and Title IX Role
Training Completed
Date
Eileen Buckle,
Title IX & ADA/504 Coordinator
Advanced ADA/Section 504 for Higher Education Certification
Title IX Coordinator Foundations: Sex-Based Harassment for Higher Education Certification
Title IX Hearing Officer & Decision-Maker Certification
Title IX Coordinator & Administrator Level One Certification
ADA/Section 504 Foundations for Higher Education
Civil Rights Investigator Level Four Certification
Civil Rights Investigator Level II Certification
4/22/2025
12/17/2024
7/19/2023
4/26/2023
12/01/2022
07/26/2022
09/24/2020
Jacqueline D’Amore
Title IX Investigator
Title IX Coordinator Foundations:  Sex-Based Harassment for higher Education Certification
Rationale Writing Workshop for Decision-makers and Investigators Certification
Investigation Report Writing
Civil Rights Investigator Level II Certification
12/17/2024
6/20/2023
6/22/2022
4/26/2022
Cara Dubitsky
Appeals Decision-Maker
Title IX Coordinator Foundations: Sex-Based Harassment for Higher Education Certification
12/17/2024
Kayla Stahl
Title IX Investigator
Investigation Foundations for Higher Education
Free Speech and Responding to Protests and Activism in Educational Settings
3/19/2024
3/11/2025
Alison Noone
Title IX Investigator
Civil Rights Investigator Level II Certification
Civil Rights Investigator Level I Certification
11/03/2022
6/8/2021