Title IX
At Simmons, we recognize the inherent dignity and worth of each member of our community, which includes the right to live, learn and work in an environment free from sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is a broad term used to identify various types of conduct that are prohibited by Simmons.
Simmons takes allegations of sexual harassment seriously and is committed to preventing and addressing this conduct, as it violates our community standards and is inconsistent with mutual respect, dignity, and personal integrity. Simmons has a Sexual Harassment Policy to address such behavior.
Title IX Coordinators and Team Members
The Simmons Title IX team includes community members trained to support students, faculty, and staff impacted by sexual harassment. These individuals can help provide support and connect you with resources. In particular, the Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Title IX Coordinators, working with other members of the Title IX Team, will ensure a timely, effective, impartial, and consistent response to all reports of sexual harassment.
The Title IX Coordinator has primary responsibility for overseeing the University's Title IX compliance program. This includes overseeing the University's response to reports of conduct that could trigger the Simmons Sexual Harassment Policy. The Title IX Coordinator is able to meet with any individual seeking information about the University's policy or looking to get connected with resources. The Title IX Team, including any Deputy Title IX Coordinators, and/or other qualified members of the Simmons community, will assist, as necessary, with these efforts. Anywhere the Title IX Coordinator is listed as a designated point of contact for any role in the Sexual Harassment Policy, they may designate a Deputy Title IX Coordinator or other qualified member of the Simmons community to assume the role at issue, as necessary and appropriate.
Title IX Coordinator
Sara Simberg
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Deputy Title IX Coordinators
Rae-Anne Butera
Vice President of Student Engagement and Dean of Students
J. David Hollinden
Associate Vice President, Human Resources
Djuna Perkins
Investigator, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, and Section 504 Coordinator
Sara Simberg
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Additional Title IX Team
Members
Suzanne Leonard
Professor
Erica Schuling
Director of Athletics and Recreation
Additional University Reporting Source
Public Safety
617-521-1111 (emergency)
617-521-1112 (non-emergency)
1 Palace Rd, Suite B-104, Boston, MA 02115