Title IX Policy

Messiah College is committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, and provides many resources to students, faculty and staff to address concerns relating to discrimination.  One of those resources is our Title IX program.  Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from discrimination on the basis of sex/gender, (this includes sexual misconduct) in educational access, programs and activities.

Amanda Coffey, Vice President for Human Resources & Compliance, oversees and provides leadership for the College’s Title IX program.   The Title IX program is designed to provide education and training campus-wide on gender discrimination and sexual misconduct as well as provide members of the College community with resources and support for compliant resolution.  The Title IX program is made up of administrators who, along with Amanda, carry out investigations, resolve complaints, address compliance-related responsibilities and process appropriate reporting.  Specifically:

• Cindy Burger, Director of Campus Safety, is responsible for investigating complaints of sexual misconduct or assault.  She also works closely with Amanda in tracking and monitoring incidents and is responsible for ensuring that any crime, including sexual misconduct, is reported appropriately.
  Ext 7272
  cburger@messiah.edu


• Amy Vanderwerf, Director of Residence Life, is responsible for victim support and student education. She works closely with Amanda to ensure that the College responds effectively to each complaint and addresses concerns related to gender-based discrimination.
  Ext 5088
  avanderwerf@messiah.edu


• Amy Weaver, Assistant Athletics Director, is responsible for athletics compliance and athlete education.  Amy is responsible for ensuring appropriate athletics reporting.
  Ext 2160
  aweaver@messiah.edu

 

Together, these coordinators play an integral role in carrying out the College’s commitment to provide a positive learning, teaching and working environment for the entire community.  If you have a concern related to Title IX and discrimination, including harassment or assault on the basis of sex/gender, please contact  Amanda Coffey , Vice President of Human Resources & Compliance (acoffey@messiah.edu) , the Office of Human Resources & Compliance at ext. 5300 or one of the coordinators listed above.

For emergency situations,
please contact Campus Safety at ext. 6565 or dial 911