MCLA is a member of the SUNY Student Conduct Institute and all Title IX personnel, including the Title IX Coordinator, Deputy Title IX Coordinators, Investigators, Decision-makers, and personnel who facilitate informal resolutions are trained using materials provided by the SUNY Student Conduct Institute. Training materials and information about the training our personnel have received can be found at: https://system.suny.edu/sci/
Specifically, our Title IX Coordinator has been received SUNY trainings in: Title IX Investigation and Grievance Procedures; Conflicts of Interest and Bias; Investigative Reports; Title IX Jurisdiction; and Relevant Evidence. Our Title IX Coordinator has also received Grand River Solutions Title IX Coordinator Training.
Employees with a duty to report, including department chairs, coaches, club advisors, and resident life staff, receive training directly from the Title IX Coordinator regarding their duties and responsibilities under Title IX, the College’s duties and responsibilities under Title IX, on and off campus resources, Title IX procedures, supportive and interim measures, and how to make a report to the Title IX and Equal Opportunity Office. The Title IX Coordinator also provides Title IX trainings to each athletic team regarding what Title IX is, their duties and responsibilities under Title IX as students, Title IX procedures, and how to make a report.
Materials are used to train the Title IX Coordinator, Deputy Title IX Coordinators, Investigators, Decision-makers, and personnel who facilitate informal resolutions are kept on file and can be made available for inspection by the public upon request to the Title IX Coordinator. Please use the contact information below to schedule an appointment.
MCLA also contracts with Grand River Solutions, Inc. to provide Title IX investigation and hearing services. Training information for Grand River Solutions, Inc. personnel currently serving as a decision-maker can be found at: https://www.grandriversolutions.com/darci-heroy-massachusetts-college-of-liberal-arts/
Justin MacDowell
Director of Title IX and Equal Opportunity
Office Location: Amsler Campus Center 106
Phone: 413-662-5571
Email: Justin.MacDowell@mcla.edu
Mailing Address: 375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
Justin MacDowell
Director of Title IX and Equal Opportunity
Office Location: Amsler Campus Center 106
Phone: 413-662-5571
Email: Justin.MacDowell@mcla.edu
Mailing Address: 375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
