Title IX and Sexual Assault
Harvey Mudd College strives to maintain an environment for students, faculty, and staff that is free of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual violence. All members of the College community should be aware that the College is prepared to take prompt remedial action to prevent and address such behavior and remedy its effects.
If you have questions or would like to talk to someone, please contact Title IX Coordinator Danny Ledezma at dledezma@hmc.edu or 909.607.4015.
Title IX Grievance Process
- I. Introduction
- II. Home Institution Title IX Coordinator and the TCC Title IX Process Administrator
- III. Scope and Jurisdiction
- IV. Prohibited Conduct – Sex-Based Harassment and Retaliation
- V. Conflict of Interest or Bias
- VI. Supportive Measures
- VII. Resources
- VIII. Reporting Prohibited Conduct
- IX. Response to a Report or Complaint of Prohibited Conduct
- X. Closure or Dismissal of a Complaint
- XI. Referrals for Other Misconduct Not Subject to this Policy
- XII. Consolidation of Complaints and Allegations
- XIII. Resolution Options (Support-Based, Agreement-Based, and Investigation and Hearing)
- XIV. Respondent’s Acceptance of Responsibility
- XV. Investigation and Hearing Resolution Process
- XVI. Hearing
- XVII. Remedies and Sanctioning
- XVIII. Appeal Rights and Process
- XIX. Recordkeeping
- XX. Crime and Incident Disclosure Obligations
- XXI. Policy Review and Revision
- XXII. Non-Discrimination Application and Additional Enforcement Information
- XXIII. Important Definitions
- Addendum A
- Addendum B
Department of Children and Family Services’ Child Protection Hotline
Contact DCFS by phone at 800.540.4000, or at Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services.
Responsible Employees
All faculty members, staff members, administrators, proctors, mentors, and some temporary student leaders (with the exception of those working in a confidential capacity such as counselors or chaplains) are obligated to report any disclosures related to the Harvey Mudd College community that involve allegations of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, intimate partner violence and stalking.
The Title IX Team
Title IX Coordinator
Danny Ledezma
Associate Director of Civic & Community EngagementPlatt Campus Center909.607.4015dledezma@hmc.edu
Deputy Title IX Coordinators
Patrice Siffert
Associate Director for Human Resources Employment and HR ServicesKingston Hall909.607.4154psiffert@hmc.edu
Alyssa Gee
Career Advisor and EducatorPlatt Campus Center909.607.0366algee@hmc.edu
Title IX Training
All materials used to train Title IX Personnel can be found below:
ATIXA Training Materials can be found at 2020 Regulations Requirement: Posting of Training Materials.
Resource Guides and Flow Charts
- Title IX Process Flow Chart
- Title IX Resources Flow Chart (PDF)
- Resource Guide
- What to Do When You Have Been Named in a Formal Complaint (PDF)
HMC and 7C Resources
*Denotes confidential resource.
Sexual Misconduct Resources can be found on the Claremont Colleges joint resources page.
Campus Safety
Phone 909.621.8170
Office: Pendleton Business Building
Hours: 24/7
Website: Campus Safety
EmPOWER CENTER*
Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner Violence Resource Center
Phone: 909.607.2689
Office: 1030 Dartmouth Ave.
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Contact: Rima Shah at rshahempower@claremont.edu or Phone: 909.607.0690
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for Staff and Faculty
Confidential advice and counseling is available to faculty and staff at no cost through the EAP. Employees and their legal spouses, domestic partners, and eligible dependents receive up to five counseling sessions with a licensed/certified therapist by phone or in-person, per family member, per issue, each calendar year. Access to the EAP is available 24/7, year round.
Phone: 800.234.5465
Website: Employee Assistance Program
Access Code: claremontcolleges
Health Education Outreach
Phone: 909.607.3602
Office: Tranquada Student Services Center, 1st Floor
Hours: Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wednesday, 10 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
(for after hours emergencies, call Campus Safety)
Special services: free, anonymous HIV testing (Tuesdays, 11 a.m.–12:40 p.m.)
Website: Health Education Outreach
Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services*
Phone: 909.621.8202
Office: Tranquada Student Services Center, 1st Floor
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (for after hours emergencies, call Campus Safety)
Website: Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services
McAlister Center of the Chaplains*
Phone: 909.621.8685
Office: McAlister Center for Religious Activities
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Website: Chaplains
On-Call Dean of Students
An OnCall dean of students is available for assistance outside of normal business hours by contacting Campus Safety and requesting to be connected to the Harvey Mudd College OnCall dean of students at 909.607.2000.
Queer Resource Center of The Claremont Colleges
Bri Sérráno, Assistant Dean of Students and Director Confidential Support
Email: qrc@claremont.edu or bri.serrano@pomona.edu
Phone: 909.607.1269
Student Health Services
Phone: 909.621.8222
Office: Tranquada Student Services Center, 1st Floor
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wednesday, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Thursday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
(for after hours emergencies, call Campus Safety)
Special services: STI testing, confidential HIV testing, contraception and counseling, emergency contraception/Plan B, pregnancy testing and counseling
Website: Student Health Services
Community Resources
*Denotes confidential resource.
Project Sister Family Services Crisis Hotline*
Hotline: 909.626.HELP (4357)
Hours: 24/7
Website: Project Sister
Project Sister Family Services Walk-in Counseling*
Phone: 909.966.4155
Email: info@projectsister.org
Office: 363 S. Park Ave. #303
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 5–7 p.m.
Website: Project Sister walk-in clinic
House of Ruth Hotline* (Dating violence)
Hotline: 877.988.5559
Hours: 24/7
Website: House of Ruth
Claremont Police Department
Emergencies: Dial 9-1-1
570 W. Bonita Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711
Lobby Hours: 7 a.m.–10 p.m., 7 days a week
Phone: 909.399.5411 (non-emergencies)
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
1798 North Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91767
Phone: 909.865.9500
Emergency Room: 909.865.9600
Lavender Healing Collective*
To Schedule Call 424.542.8880
Online: Complete form and identify yourself as a “Claremont Colleges Student”
Website: Lavender Healing Collective & Empower Center
Love is Respect National Dating Abuse Hotline*
Hotline: 866.331.9497
Text: “loveis” to 22522
Online: Love is Respect: Get Help
Website: Love is Respect
National Domestic Violence Hotline*
Hotline: 800.799.7233
Hours: 24/7
Website: National Domestic Violence Hotline
RAINN National Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline*
Hotline: 800.656.4673
Hours: 24/7
(This hotline will transfer you to a local crisis hotline based on your phone’s area code.)
Website: RAINN
RAINN National Sexual Assault Crisis Online Chat*
Website: RAINN Online Chat
Hours: 24/7
Resources for Student Veterans
- MaketheConnection.net connects veterans, their family members, friends and other advocates with mental health information, to local resources and inspiring stories of recovery.
- Transitioning from Service: Advice and Resources for Veterans
- Succeeding in School: Advice and Resources for Transitioning to Higher Education
- Social Isolation: Signs and Resources to Address Social Withdrawal