The Office of Nondiscrimination Initiatives and Title IX
Olin College is committed to sustaining a welcoming environment for all. Discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, marital or parental status, veteran status, sex, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity are prohibited. It is the policy of Olin College to adhere to all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Olin College is committed to providing an environment of well-being, learning, and accountability for its members by preventing the occurrence of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation and addressing its effects.
As part of that work, the Office of Nondiscrimination Initiatives and Title IX strives to promote an equitable community by ensuring compliance with state and federal civil rights laws, promoting an awareness of Olin’s relevant policies and resources, and responding to reports of discrimination and harassment.
The following policies address discrimination and harassment at Olin:
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Nondiscrimination Policy
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Disability Accommodations Grievance Procedures
Questions about these policies or the work of the Office of Nondiscrimination Initiatives and Title IX can be directed to:
Erin Clark, JD (she/her)
Interim Title IX Coordinator
Interim Director of Nondiscrimination Initiatives and Title IX
eclark@olin.edu - Milas Hall 322
Guilene Prepetit (she/her)
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Associate Director of Talent and Engagement
gprepetit@olin.edu - Milas Hall 320
CONFIDENTIAL RESOURCE PROVIDER
Jeanne M Haley, LICSW (she/her)
Senior Director of Counseling and Confidential Resource Provider
jhaley@olin.edu 781.292.2323 - Campus Center 332b
Dr. Jonathan Adler (he/him)
Professor of Psychology and Confidential Resource Provider
jadler@olin.edu 781.292.2583 - Milas Hall 368
Sexual and interpersonal misconduct and sexual violence violate the values of Olin and will not be tolerated within the College community.
Olin rejects and condemns all forms of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and disrespect.
Olin is committed to sustaining a welcoming environment for everyone and especially for those vulnerable to discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, marital or parental status, veteran status, sex, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity. It is the policy of Olin to adhere to all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination. All members of the campus community are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others. In addition, all community members are expected to take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent or stop an act of sexual misconduct through safe bystander intervention.
Sexual and interpersonal misconduct and sexual violence can be devastating to the person who experiences it directly and can be traumatic to the person’s family, friends, and to the Olin community. Olin is committed to providing an environment of well-being, learning, and accountability for its members by preventing the occurrence of sexual misconduct and addressing its effects.
Commitment to Nondiscrimination
Sexual misconduct is a form of sex discrimination that deprives a person of equal treatment. It is prohibited by Title IX, a federal law that 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.” Sexual harassment is also prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 151B, Massachusetts Fair Education Practices Act, Massachusetts General Laws 151 C, Section 2(g), and other applicable state and federal statutes.
Olin rejects and condemns all forms of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and disrespect, and is committed to sustaining a welcoming environment for every individual. It is the policy of Olin to adhere to all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination. Olin does not discriminate in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of a person’s race, religion, color, national origin, age, marital or parental status, veteran status, sex, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
For additional information about Olin's nondiscrimination initiatives for Title IX including the policy, reporting options and resources click on the links below.