Title IX

This institution is required to by law not to discriminate on the basis of sex according to Title IX.

What is Title IX?

New Brunswick Theological Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including in admission and employment. (In compliance with the August 1, 2024 amendments to the US Department of Education’s Title IX regulations.)

Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs and activities.

Title IX requires the Seminary to respond and take action to address sex-based discrimination and harassment complaints. This includes sexual misconduct complaints related to sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. Sexual harassment may be committed by anyone regardless of gender identity and may occur between members of the same or different genders.

As such, the Seminary will:

• Initiate fact finding into what happened.
• Complete a timely, consistent, and transparent investigation and grievance process utilizing Title IX personnel.
• Implement supportive measures during the fact finding process.
• Presume the accused is innocent until the grievance process is completed.
• Implement an appropriate remedy if the accused is found responsible so that the complainant of sex-based discrimination can continue with their education at the Seminary.
• Take appropriate steps to resolve the matter in an effort to eliminate the discrimination/harassment, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects.

Reporting Title IX Incidents

Incidents of sex discrimination and sexual misconduct (to include sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator.

Any student/ employee who believes that they have been the recipient of harassment is strongly encouraged to report the alleged occurrence(s) as soon as possible to a representative of the Seminary with whom the student feels comfortable discussing the matter (e.g., advisor, faculty member, HR, etc.). The representative will then contact the Title IX Coordinator who will then contact the academic Dean and/or Human Resources.

Any violation of this policy shall result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to, warning, reprimand, probation, suspension, expulsion or dismissal. Retaliation against an individual for bringing a sexual harassment complaint is prohibited by law and will lead to further disciplinary action. Nothing in this policy shall preclude a student from seeking redress through external legal proceedings.  (See Employee Handbook /Student Handbook)

Click here to download the Title IX Sexual Harassment Formal Complaint Form

Click here to read more of our Campus Safety and Security policies.

The NBTS Title IX Coordinator is:

Ruth Almonte
Director of Student Services
New Brunswick Theological Seminary
35 Seminary Place
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
848-237-1707
ralmonte@nbts.edu

Training for Title IX personnel is received from SafeColleges Online Training System, Vector Solutions’s Vector LMS, Higher Education Edition training, and the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.

Reports of misconduct or discrimination committed by the Title IX Coordinator should be reported to NBTS President, Dr. Micah McCreary at 732-247-5241.