If you believe that you have been harassed or discriminated against based on your
sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity; race, color, national origin; religion,
creed; age; disability; or based on membership in any other class protected by law
or by the College’s Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity & Diversity Policy, you
may file a complaint with the College. Likewise, you may file a complaint if you believe
you have been retaliated against for reporting harassment or discrimination or for
cooperating in an investigation concerning the same.
Informal Resolutions
Any of the parties involved in a particular matter may request the intervention of
the Title IX Coordinator to assist in resolving that matter informally. Likewise,
where appropriate, the Title IX Coordinator may attempt to reach an informal and prompt
resolution of an issue. An informal resolution is achieved through open or closed
dialogue between the parties that allows for the airing of any misunderstandings or
disputed issues. Parties reserve their right to withdraw from the informal resolution
process and resume the Complaint process at any time. If the parties come to an informal
resolution, its terms are reduced to writing and the matter is thereafter considered
resolved. Please note, however, that this informal procedure shall not be used as
a sole measure in cases involving sexual harassment or violence, or in cases involving
student allegations of sexual harassment or violence of any type by an employee.
Confidential Reporting Resources
Persons who have experienced prohibited forms of sexual harassment may share information
confidentially with designated employees (“Confidential Employees”) who cannot reveal
identifying information to any third party unless one or more of the following conditions
is present:
• the individual has provided written consent to disclose information;
• there is a concern about imminent harm to self or others;
• the information concerns the neglect or abuse of someone who is
a minor, elderly, or disabled; or
• an employee is responsible for providing non-identifiable information
for purposes of the Clery Act.
Confidential Employees at Berkshire Community College are listed below:
Celia Norcross
Dean of Students
413-236-1601
cnorcross@berkshirecc.edu
Lisa Mattila
Personal Counselor
413-236-1609
www.berkshirecc.edu/personalcounseling
Formal Resolutions
Please use this form to report a violation of the College’s Title IX Sexual Harassment
Policy (including claims of sexual violence):
Title IX Complaint Form
Please use this form to report a violation of the College’s Affirmative Action, Equal
Opportunity & Diversity Policy (other than sexual harassment and sexual violence claims):
Affirmative Action and Discrimination Complaint Form
For more guidance on the Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity & Diversity Policy
and complaint procedure, to submit a complaint, or for resources, please contact Melissa
Loiodice-Walker, Title IX Coordinator and Affirmative Action Officer, at mloiodice@berkshirecc.edu
Students may also contact Celia Norcross at cnorcross@berkshirecc.edu to speak about options.
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