Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex-based discrimination in any school or any other education program that receives funding from the federal government. F&M’s Title IX Office ensures the College’s compliance with this fundamental law and fosters a living, learning and working environment free of discrimination and harassment.
— Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation
in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education
program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
Franklin & Marshall College (F&M) is committed to fostering a living, learning and working environment free of discrimination and harassment. F&M does not discriminate on the basis of sex and will not tolerate sexual misconduct in any form, including as defined by Title IX or F&M’s community standards. Franklin & Marshall College will not tolerate unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
Title IX obligates F&M to provide a safe and nondiscriminatory environment for the broader F&M Community. Under Title IX, you have the right to:
- Live and learn at F&M free from gender discrimination.
- File a complaint according to F&M Sexual Misconduct Policies.
- Request a criminal investigation by law enforcement.
- Seek and be provided with supportive measures, including but not limited to medical, mental health and legal, visa/ immigration status assistance.
- File a claim and receive a prompt and equitable resolution to complaints under Title IX.
- Request and obtain a No Contact Order and to receive information and assistance with obtaining Orders of Protection from local law enforcement.
- Be free from retaliation for exercising your rights.
- Be provided resources for on and off campus support and health services.
Learn more by viewing F&M’s Title IX Policy. This policy includes information on how
to file a formal complaint, the grievance process, and supportive measures.
Resources and Support
Sexual Misconduct Reporting Form
The faculty and staff at F&M care deeply about your safety and believe that it is
our obligation to do our best to keep you and our campus safe. This form is for reporting
instances of sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating/domestic violence, stalking
or other forms of sexual misconduct to the Title IX Office. This form notifies the Title IX Office and serves as a report of alleged behaviors.
It is not a formal complaint to initiate a Title IX investigation.
If you are not a mandated reporter, you may submit this form anonymously if you wish.
Bias Incident Response Team
As per Franklin & Marshall College’s Mission Statement, the College’s aims are “to
inspire in young people of high promise and diverse backgrounds a genuine and enduring
love for learning, to teach them to read, write, and think critically, to instill
in them the capacity for both independent and collaborative action, and to educate
them to explore and understand the natural, social and cultural worlds in which they
live.” In addition to the student experience, we are also committed to a working environment
where employees can work with dignity and respect.
In order to actualize this mission there must exist a climate of inclusion and respect
that is free of acts of bias-related behavior. F&M’s Bias Incident Response process
aims to support the College’s commitment to creating a welcoming, inclusive and respectful
campus community where everyone can thrive — an F&Mily where everyone is treated with
civility and respect!
More information about bias incident response can be found on our Campus Bias Incident Response at F&M page.
All community members, including students, faculty, and staff, may use this online
form to make the College aware of these incidents.
Please note, this form should not be used to report allegations of sexual misconduct.
Those reports should be made using the Sexual Misconduct Reporting Form.
Confidential Resources
- F&M Counseling Services (confidential): 717-544-9051
- Student Wellness Center (confidential): 717-544-9051
- YWCA 24-Hour Sexual Assault Hotline (confidential): (717) 392-7273
Non-Confidential Resources
- F&M Public Safety: 717-358-3939
- Student Wellness and Violence Prevention: wevp@fandm.edu
- Office of Student Accessibility Services
Emergency Response Available Year-Round
- Lancaster Bureau of Police
39 W Chestnut St.
Lancaster, PA 17603
Emergencies: 911
Non-Emergencies: 717-664-1180 - Manheim Township Police Department
1825 Municipal Dr.
Lancaster, PA 17601
Emergencies: 911
Non-Emergencies: 717-569-6401 - F&M Public Safety: 717-358-3939
- YWCA 24-Hour Sexual Assault Hotline (confidential): 717-392-7273
Helpful Links
Meet the Title IX Coordinator
Kate J. Buchkoski
Director of Title IX and ADA Compliance
Office: Harris Center, Room 313
Phone: (717) 358-7178
Kate works remotely some days. She can be reached every day by email and telephone.