Central Connecticut State University Statement
Central Connecticut State University (Central) will not tolerate sexual misconduct against students, staff, faculty, or visitors, whether it comes in the form of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, sexual exploitation or sexual harassment, as defined in the BOR policy. In an ongoing effort to prevent sexual misconduct and intimate partner violence on the Central campus, the University provides education and prevention programs for the Central community and pursues all criminal and administrative remedies for complaints of sexual misconduct.
Central is a community dependent upon trust and respect for its constituent members: students, faculty, staff and those visiting or under temporary contract. As noted in CCSU's Violence Free Campus Policy, members of the University community have the right to a safe and welcoming campus environment. Acts of sexual misconduct and intimate partner violence threaten personal safety and violate the standards of conduct expected of community members.
Individuals and Entities Affected by this Policy
This policy applies to anyone on the property of Central Connecticut State University, as well as anyone present at Central-sponsored programs or events. This policy extends to off-campus violations of both students and employees in limited circumstances as noted below:
Students:
"Off-campus misconduct may be subject to the jurisdiction of the University and addressed through its disciplinary procedures if one of the following conditions is met: (i) a student engages in prohibited conduct at an official University event, at a University-sanctioned event, or at an event sponsored by a recognized student organization; or (ii) a student engages in prohibited conduct under such circumstances that reasonable grounds exist for believing that the accused student poses a threat to the life, health or safety of any member of the University community or to the property of the University." [CCSU Student Code of Conduct, Part B]
Employees:
The decision of whether to investigate and discipline employees for off-campus misconduct will be made by the appropriate university administrator on a case-by-case basis in accordance with collective bargaining agreements, CSU/university policies, and state regulations.
Board of Regents, CSCU Policy, please click here.
To report an incident at Central Connecticut State University
Office for Equity & Inclusion
(All complaints)
Dr. Craig Wright
Vice President for Equity & Inclusion
Davidson Hall, Rm. 119
860.832.1652
Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities
(Complaints against students)
Willard DiLoreto Hall, Rm. W-105
86.832.1667
University Police
(All criminal complaints except sexual harassment)
860.832.2375
Human Resources
(Complaints against employees)
Anna Suski-Lenczewski, Chief Human Resources Officer
Davidson Hall, Rm. 101
860.832.1756
Office of Student Affairs
(Complaints against students)
Dr. Kellie Byrd Danso
Vice President Of Student Affairs
Davidson Hall, Rm. 103
860.832.1601
If you want to speak with someone at Central
Office of Victim Advocacy
860.832.3795
Willard DiLoreto Hall, Rm. D-305
Women's Center
Jacqueline Cobbina-Boivin
860.832.1655
Counseling and Student Development
(Confidential)
860.832.1926
If you want to speak with a Community Partner
Sexual Assault Crisis Services
(confidential)
860.223.1787 (English)
888.568.8332 (Español)
Prudence Crandall Center for Domestic Violence
(confidential)
860.225.6357 (English)
888-774-2900 (Español)
To report an incident to an Outside Agency
An individual has the right to file his or her complaint of discrimination with any or all of the relevant agencies listed below. The individual can also simultaneously avail himself or herself of the University's Internal Discrimination Grievance Procedure.
1. The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities (All)
Capitol Region
450 Columbus Blvd, Ste 2
Hartford, CT 06105
860.566.7710Eastern Region
100 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
860.886.5703Southwest Region
1057 Broad Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
203.579.6246West Central Region
Rowland State Government Center
55 West Main Street, Suite 210
Waterbury, CT 06702-2004
203.805.6530
Complaints should be filed with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days after the alleged act of employment discrimination occurred.
2. The Equal Employment Opportunities Commission
(Employees)
John F. Kennedy Federal Office Building
Government Center, Room 475
Boston, MA 02203
1.800.669.4000
Complaints should be filed with the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days after the alleged act of employment discrimination occurred, except, that in a case when the aggrieved person has initially filed a complaint with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, such complaint should be filed no later than three hundred (300) days after the alleged act of employment discrimination occurred.
3. State of Connecticut: Employee Grievance Procedure
Contact Human Resources Office or union representatives for grievance forms and/or procedures.
4. U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
(Students)
33 Arch Street
Ninth Floor
Boston, MA 02110
617.289.0111
Date of Adoption: October 25, 2011