Hilbert College promotes the respect for the dignity and integrity of each person. Hilbert is deeply committed to equal opportunity and tolerant, supportive learning and working environment. Hilbert College complies fully with all applicable federal and state legislation including Title IX of the educational Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Violence Against Women Act, the New York Human Rights Law, and New York State’s Enough is Enough. Pursuant to these statuses and regulations, the college prohibits all acts of sexual misconduct. This policy is intended to educate the Hilbert community about these issues and thereby prevent such incidents from occurring and also explain the way in which the College will respond to incidents in the event they do occur.
Actions taken at Hilbert:
Hilbert College’s committee on Sexual Health And Relationship Education facilitates and supports college actions in keeping with Hilbert’s long standing commitment to preventing and responding to sexual violence as well as making the campus safe for students, faculty, and staff.
Campus Climate Survey:
New York State passed Education Law Article 129B on July 7, 2015. This law, commonly referred to as “Enough is Enough”, is aggressive legislation designed to take a stand against sexual violence on college campuses. In accordance with Enough is Enough, Hilbert College conducted a campus climate survey during the Fall 2016 semester. The survey was conducted to ascertain general awareness and knowledge of the provisions of Enough is Enough, including student experience with and knowledge of reporting and college adjudicatory processes. To view the Fall 2016 Campus Climate Survey Report, please click here.