College and University Presidents Unite Against Campus Sexual Assault
College and University Presidents Unite Against Campus Sexual Assault
In this video series, presidents from 13 colleges and universities in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties emphasize the importance of addressing sexual violence, refusing to tolerate abuse on campus and encouraging victims to report and seek assistance.
These statements reflect years of collaborative leadership between many of these college and university administrations as well as with rape crisis centers, community police departments and prosecutors, and other community partners. All colleges and universities should adopt policies and practices to keep students safe and to ensure that victims of sexual violence are believed and supported. We’re proud of those that do.
Learn more about the collaborative leadership efforts to address campus sexual violence among colleges in Allegheny County and Westmoreland County.
Presidents from 13 colleges and universities in southwest PA speak out against campus sexual assault
In the news
Betsy DeVos stirs debate around college sex assaults: 5 things to know today, Pittsburgh Tribune Review – Sept. 11, 2017
University leaders speak out against sexual violence, Pittsburgh Tribune Review – Sept. 11, 2017
Campus presidents, the DA and victim advocates to attend screening of videos on sexual assault, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – Sept. 11, 2017
Local leaders address sexual assault, University of Pittsburgh Pitt News – Sept. 12, 2017
Seton Hill President Mary Finger Speaks Out Against Sexual Violence on College Campuses, Seton Hill College News – Sept. 12, 2017
Are U.S. college rankings ‘bad for education?’: 5 things to know today, Pittsburgh Tribune Review – Sept. 12, 2017
Southwestern Pennsylvania University Presidents Unite Against Campus Sexual Assault, University of Pittsburgh Greensburg – Sept. 14, 2017
University presidents unite against sexual violence on campuses, RMU Sentry Media – Sept. 21, 2017
Letters: College leaders here collaborate to help prevent sexual assault, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – Sept. 28, 2017
Letters to the Editor: Say ‘no more’ to sexual violence, Tribune Review – Sept. 28, 2017
Title IX
Title IX, a section of the federal civil rights law passed in 1972, prevents sex and gender discrimination in education. In recent years, Title IX has been regarded by colleges and universities as a mandate to ensure all students are free from sexual assault and abuse.
Here is a list of Title IX resources and contacts from each of these institutions.
Allegheny County Colleges and Universities
Carlow University
Title IX information
Title IX EEOC compliance officer is Dr. Jennifer Carlo
Carnegie Mellon University
Title IX information
Title IX coordinator and interim director of the Office of Title IX Initiatives is Holly Hippensteel
Chatham University
Title IX information
Title IX coordinator is Sean Coleman.
Community College of Allegheny County
Title IX information
Title IX coordinator and civil rights compliance officer is Sumana Misra-Zets
Duquesne University
Title IX information
Title IX coordinator is Sean F. Weaver
La Roche College
Title IX information
Title IX coordinator and VP for student life and dean of students is Colleen Ruefle
Point Park University
Title IX information
Title IX coordinator is Elizabeth Rosemeyer
Robert Morris University
Title IX information
Title IX coordinator is Lisa Hernandez
University of Pittsburgh
Title IX information
Title IX coordinator is Katie Pope
Westmoreland County Colleges and Universities
Saint Vincent College
Title IX information
Title IX coordinator is Eileen Flinn
Seton Hill University
Title IX information
director of human resources and Title IX coordinator is Darlene Sauers
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Title IX information
Title IX coordinator is Katie Pope
Westmoreland County Community College
Title IX information
Title IX coordinator can be reached at titleixcoordinator@wccc.edu