Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy

Bay Path University* does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in its education programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, as required by Title IX, its regulations, and other federal and state laws. Bay Path University is committed to maintaining a safe and respectful learning, living, and working environment for all members of the Bay Path University community free from sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, as defined in this Title IX Policy (the “Policy”). Bay Path University will respond to reports of sex discrimination and will take prompt action to eliminate such conduct, prevent its recurrence, and remedy any adverse effects in Bay Path University’s education programs and activities, including, as appropriate, by way of the Grievance Procedures outlined below. 

Violations of this Policy may be subject to disciplinary sanctions, up to and including termination of any relationship with Bay Path University, withdrawal of any privilege to enter upon Bay Path University property, and/or limitation of any participation in Bay Path University-sanctioned or supported activities and events.

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or to make a complaint of sex discrimination, please refer to the information provided here, as well as to Sexual Misconduct Reporting Form. Inquiries about this Policy and Grievance Procedures or Title IX may be referred to Bay Path University’s Title IX Coordinator at: Dr. Peter Testori, 588 Longmeadow Street, Longmeadow, MA  01106, ptestori@baypath.edu, 413-565-1058.

In addition, inquiries about Title IX and other applicable federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting sex discrimination may be made to:

  • The United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
    5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston
    OCR.Boston@ed.gov
    (617) 289-0111
     
  • The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
    John F. Kennedy Federal Building, 15 New Sudbury Street, Room 475, Boston
    (800) 669-4000
     
  • The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD)
    18 Chestnut Street, Room 520, Worcester
    (508) 453-9630

*Effective July 1, 2024, Cambridge College has been acquired by Bay Path University. Consequently, this policy is equally applicable to both Bay Path University and Cambridge College (including CC Puerto Rico).

Bay Path University: Sexual Misconduct & Civil Rights (Title IX)

Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy (pre-August 1, 2024)

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