Non-Discrimination Policy:

“Harassment of individuals or groups based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, political belief or affiliation, marital status, and/or genetic information is illegal and will not be tolerated at BSU. The basic tenant is that all individuals and groups have the right to live in freedom without harassment from others based race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, political belief or affiliation, gender identity or genetic information. In addition, harassment is considered of violation of the Student Code of Conduct and can be found at https://handbook.bridgew.edu/CodeofConduct/ProscribedConduct “

Transgender Inclusion Policy:

“Bridgewater State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity and gender expression. In order to support this policy and to uphold the principles of equity and inclusion, Bridgewater State University Athletics and Recreation maintains the following policies to facilitate and encourage the participation of transgender students, staff, faculty and visitors. These policies cover participation in intercollegiate athletics and recreation and accommodation for transpeople who attend and participate in athletic contests that take place at Bridgewater State University.”

*Please refer to https://www.bsubears.com/secure/Trans-inclusive_Policy.pdf for further information*

BSU Title IX Office:

“Bridgewater State University views the opportunity for its students to participate in intercollegiate, club and intramural programs as a valued means by which to accomplish the aim of physical wellbeing and is committed to administering these programs in a manner that is gender equitable. The fundamental principle underlying gender equity in athletics is to ensure equal access, participation, and support for all students. Title IX refers to a section of federal law, the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender in educational institutions that receive federal funds. More recently, Title IX is being referenced in regard to guidelines surrounding sexual assault and harassment based on gender, gender identity, race, and ethnicity. As a part of the Clery Act, members of the Athletics & Recreation Department are classified as Campus Security Authority.”

For specific information on the University and department policies involving gender equity issues in Athletics & Recreation, please contact:

Sue Crosby Tangen - Associate Director of Athletics / Senior Woman Administrator ~ Tinsley 200A ~ 508-531-2280 ~ stangen@bridgew.edu

Members of the University community who believe that Title IX has been violated should discuss their concerns and/or file a complaint with the University’s Title IX Coordinator:

Jocelyn Frawley - Director of Equal Opportunity / Title IX Coordinator ~ Boyden 206 ~ 508-531-2744 ~ jfrawley@bridgew.edu

Sexual Misconduct Policy:

Bridgewater State University Athletics strongly supports and adheres by the University’s Sexual Violence Policy, which states “Bridgewater State University is a public institution with a long-standing commitment to maintaining safe and healthy learning, living and working environments that are free from all forms of sexual violence, sexual harassment, gender-based harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and retaliation. The BSU policy is intended to comply with Title IX, the reauthorized Violence Against Women Act, including the Campus SaVE Act, the Clery Act, and the guidance documents on Title IX issued by the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights and the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault. The full policy and resources can be found at https://www.bridgew.edu/office/titleix.”

Jocelyn Frawley - Director of Equal Opportunity / Title IX Coordinator ~ Boyden 206 ~ 508-531-2744 ~ jfrawley@bridgew.edu

Fan Code of Conduct:

Bridgewater State University Athletics is committed to providing a safe, enjoyable gameday experience for all teams and fans to enjoy. Please help us enhance this fan experience by demonstrating and ensuring consistency with our commitment. Spectators shall refrain from using foul language, taunting, racist, sexist, homophobic and transphobic language or any discriminatory (on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, race, national origin, religion, military status, disability status or any other characteristic) language or gestures.

Bridgewater State University Athletics also adheres in support of the MASCAC conference Sportsmanship Statement, which states, “The Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (MASCAC) promotes good sportsmanship by student- athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, racial or sexist comments or other intimidating actions directed at officials, student-athletes, coaches or team representatives will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the site of competition.”

Trans-Inclusive Policy:

https://www.bsubears.com/secure/Trans-inclusive_Policy.pdf

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*1.2 Gender Equity & Title IX*

*15 Inclusion of Transgender Student Athlete*

*17.2 Discrimination, Discriminatory Harassment and Retaliation

MASCAC Sportsmanship Statement The Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (MASCAC) promotes good sportsmanship by student- athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, racial or sexist comments or other intimidating actions directed at officials, student-athletes, coaches or team representatives will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the site of competition.

*17.3 Sexual Violence Policy/ Sexual Misconduct Policy:

Bridgewater State University is a public institution with a long-standing commitment to maintaining safe and healthy learning, living and working environments that are free from all forms of sexual violence, sexual harassment, gender-based harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and retaliation. The BSU policy is intended to comply with Title IX, the reauthorized Violence Against Women Act, including the Campus SaVE Act, the Clery Act, and the guidance documents on Title IX issued by the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights and the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault. The full policy and resources can be found at https://www.bridgew.edu/office/titleix

Your Title IX Coordinator

Jocelyn Frawley Director of Equal Opportunity/Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity
Boyden Hall, Room 206
131 Summer Street
Bridgewater, MA, 02325
(508) 531-2744
titleix@bridgew.edu