Student Handbook

Student Codes and College Policies

If you are a victim of sexual violence, the College has a trained team from Student Affairs, Public Safety,

and the Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators. This team provides information to you about your

rights, notifies you about resources, and offers reasonable interim measures, such as a change in schedule,

a no-contact order or other actions.

Anyone who experiences, observes, or hears about an incident should report it to the Title IX

Coordinator at 631-451-4950. The Title IX Coordinator oversees the complaint process, answers questions,

and offers assistance and services to anyone experiencing harassment, discrimination or sexual violence.

Mental Health Services coordinators and Student Health Services are privileged and confidential

resources that will not report crimes to law enforcement or College officials without your permission, except

for extreme circumstances, such as a health and/or safety emergency. To review the College’s “Sexual

Violence Response Policy” and “Policy for Options for Confidentially Disclosing Sexual Violence” see the

College Web site:

What to do if you are a victim of sexual assault

• Get to a safe place. For example, someone’s home, the nearest hospital or police precinct.

• Preserve physical evidence. If at all possible, do not bathe, change clothing, throw any clothes away,

use the restroom or brush your teeth.

• Call 911 to be taken to an emergency room for medical care and/or for immediate police protection

and assistance. Tell the 911 operator what has happened and request to be sent to a Sexual Assault

Nurse Examiner (SANE) center. SANE services are considered the best and most victim-centered

approach to acute health care for sexual assault patients. Within 96 hours of an assault, you can get a

Sexual Assault Forensic Examination. You will receive a complete medical evaluation, including a

physical examination, treatment, evidence collection, and counseling.

• Talk to someone you trust and seek counseling. The campus Mental Health Coordinators can refer

you to an advocate that can discuss your options and refer you to other services. Victims of a sexual

assault often feel guilt, anger, fear or grief. Trained professionals will help you deal with the physical

and psychological trauma that you have experienced. Medical services are also provided through

Student Health Services. All identifying information is confidential.

• Call the police. Sexual Assault is a crime. Suffolk County Community College strongly recommends that

all crimes be reported to local law enforcement. Law enforcement personnel can take a formal report at

the hospital. It is critical that all information and evidence be obtained as soon as possible. Victims do

not need to make the decision to press charges at the time of the report.

Sexual Violence and the Law

New York State Law contains legal provisions defining the crimes related to sexual violence. The College’s

Annual Security report is updated annually according to federal law and lists important definitions related to

these and other crimes. To review them, visit the College Web site at:

There are significant differences between the College disciplinary process and the criminal justice

process. For a summary of these differences in plain language see:

Criminal-Process-Resource.pdf

Sexual Harassment

To report an allegation of sexual harassment, you may contact the Associate Dean of Student Services on

the campus where the alleged incident occurred or the Title IX Coordinator at (631) 451-4950. To receive

immediate assistance, call Public Safety at (631) 451-4242. The policies and procedures apply to students,

faculty, staff, visitors and guests and are located on the College Web site at: