FAQs

The Title IX Coordinator for Barnard college is Dr. Elizabeth Scott-Francis. Her information is stated below:

Elizabeth Scott-Francis, Ed.D. | she, her, hers
Director of Nondiscrimination and Title IX
Community Accountability, Response & Emergency Services
212-854-0037
escottfrancis@barnard.edu

barnard.edu/nondiscrimination-and-title-ix/meet-our-staff

Gender-based misconduct, as defined within the Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment of Barnard College (“Policy”), is sex discrimination prohibited by the College and under Title IX. The College is committed to encouraging meaningful, candid dialogue on alleged discrimination or harassment, including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, in an educational context.

barnard.edu/cares/nondiscrimination-and-title-ix/respond/grievance-procedures

To report an incident to the College electronically, see this page for an online form.  You can also contact the Director of Nondiscrimination and Title IX, Dr. Elizabeth Scott-Francis, at escottfr@barnard.edu or the Associate Director of Compliance & Investigations, Danielle-Hope Cabral, at dcabral@barnard.edu. 

barnard.edu/cares/nondiscrimination-and-title-ix/respond/reporting

Barnard College students and employees have the option to utilize confidential or non-confidential resources. Consider using this link to locate on-campus and off-campus support.

barnard.edu/cares/nondiscrimination-and-title-ix/support

For more information on supportive measures or possible accommodations, please contact the Director of Nondiscrimination and Title IX, Dr. Elizabeth Scott-Francis, at escottfr@barnard.edu or the Associate Director of Compliance & Investigations, Danielle-Hope Cabral, at dcabral@barnard.edu. 

Barnard College is committed to providing an employment, learning, and campus living environment free from discrimination or harassment. When a report is submitted, it will trigger outreach from the Nondiscrimination and Title IX Office. One can be prepared to speak about the content that was provided as well as options for the reporting party.

During a meeting with the Title IX Coordinator, an individual will become more aware of:

• Their Rights
• Policies
• Grievance Procedures
• Options for Supportive Resources
• Special Accommodations

Consider using the link to find out more about grievance procedures specific to the adjudication of discrimination and harassment complaints related to race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, or disability, when such complaints involve Barnard College students, faculty, staff, administrators, and/or third parties. 

barnard.edu/cares/nondiscrimination-and-title-ix/respond/grievance-procedures/discrimination-harassment

You can contact the Director of Nondiscrimination and Title IX, Dr. Elizabeth Scott-Francis, at escottfr@barnard.edu or the Associate Director of Compliance & Investigations, Danielle-Hope Cabral at dcabral@barnard.edu. 

The links below list the confidential options available:
Resources for Students
barnard.edu/cares/nondiscrimination-and-title-ix/support/resources/students

Resources for Faculty and Staff
barnard.edu/cares/nondiscrimination-and-title-ix/support/resources/faculty-staff

The Title IX Coordinator is available to assist the institution in its effort to comply with obligations under Title IX and other equity laws. During a meeting with the Title IX Coordinator, an individual will become more aware of:

• Their Rights
• Policies
• Grievance Procedures
• Options for Supportive Resources
• Special Accommodations

A mandated reporter refers to individuals at the institution who are obligated to report any knowledge of actual or suspected incidents related to violation of Title IX or nondiscrimination policy. This includes all employees and some student leaders. 

barnard.edu/beingbarnard/resources

The College can assist in reporting to law enforcement, including providing guidance in determining the appropriate jurisdiction for such reporting.

barnard.edu/cares/nondiscrimination-and-title-ix/respond/reporting