Title IX and Sexual Misconduct

Salve Regina University is committed to ensuring compliance with Title IX, a federal law that prohibits institutions of higher education from discriminating against students or employees on the basis of sex in any programs or activities.

Help is Available 24/7

Office of Public Safety

Tobin Hall
Emergency: (401) 341-2325

Newport Police Department

120 Broadway, Newport
Emergency: 911 (9-911 from campus phones)
Non-emergency: (401) 847-1306

RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline

24-hour helpline: (800) 656-4673
rainn.org

It's Your Choice

If you've experienced sexual misconduct, you have the autonomy to choose how you want to move forward. It's your decision if you want to seek medical attention, file an official report or seek confidential support.

What to Do After an Assault

How to File a Report

Find Resources and Support

Title IX Coordinators

Jonathan Cook

Assistant dean of students
Title IX coordinator

Susan Bernath

Associate director of residence life
Deputy Title IX coordinator

Derek Grinkin

Assistant athletics director, facilities and operations
Deputy Title IX coordinator

Nondiscrimination Statement

Salve Regina University strives to provide equal opportunity in employment and education to all employees, students and applicants. No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against or harassed on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state law, in the administration of Salve's employment policies, education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University administered programs. In accordance with Title IX, it does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educational programs or activities. Salve is also committed to making its programs and campus accessible to its visitors and compliant with all applicable nondiscrimination laws.

Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination that is illegal under both federal and Rhode Island state law, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 28-51-2 of the General Laws of Rhode Island.