91��ý seeks to provide an environment free from harassment and discrimination.

Title IX law requires that the 91��ý Title IX Coordinator receive notice of all reports of alleged sex-based misconduct. You have the right and can expect to have incidents of sex-based misconduct taken seriously. Formally reported incidents are investigated thoroughly and equitably and resolved through appropriate administrative procedures. Formal reporting means that information discovered and provided is shared with investigators, advisors, the complainant, and the accused individual (respondent) in accordance with Federal law, but with the utmost care.

Students and Staff are encouraged to report any incidents of sex-based misconduct such as discrimination, harassment, sexual violence, bullying or stalking. Situations like this can cause physical or emotional harm, and create hostile environments that interfere with educational or work pursuits and goals.  As required by law, reports may be made by submitting a complaint via the , ADA/504, and Retaliation Complaint Form, in person, or via phone, electronic mail or postal mail. All contact information may be found under the REPORT IT! drop down menu on this page.

In addition to the Title IX Coordinator, most individuals on campus have an obligation to report. These individuals are known as Responsible Employees (regardless of their designation as Campus Security Authorities). These employees have a duty to report allegations of sexual harassment or misconduct due to their administrative or supervisory responsibilities on campus. Responsible Employees do not have the authority to take action to remedy Title IX violations but are able to assist those who have allegedly experienced harm by informing them of the college’s reporting process and available resources.

Officials with Authority are those 91��ý employees who are explicitly vested with the responsibility to implement corrective measures on behalf of the institution for sex-based discrimination, harassment, violence, and/or retaliatory conduct involving students, faculty, staff, or third-parties.

Disclosure of different types of sexual misconduct shared with any of the aforementioned individuals must be reported promptly to the Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator works collaboratively with the reporter and makes every effort to operate with discretion and maintain the privacy of all parties involved.

Confidential Resources keep your identity and information private and anonymous. The counselors of the 91��ý Counseling Center are the College’s only confidential resources and have no duty (except in extreme circumstances) to report allegations of sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator. Counselors will provide students with the contact information for the Title IX Coordinator to empower you to make a report when you are ready.

91��ý Counseling Services is located in the Library Bldg (#3), Ground Floor Room 010; 732-255-0400 x 2911; counselingservices@ocean.edu

In order to report an incident, you may contact any of the following:

EMERGENCIES – DIAL 911

Campus Safety and Security, Toms River

Telephone: (732) 255-0400, Press 8
Telephone: (732) 255-0400, ext. 2200 or ext. 2170

• 91��ý Manahawkin

• Telephone: (732) 255-0400, ext. 2336

Title IX Coordinator

Eileen Buckle, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator
Library Bldg (#3), Ground Floor, Room 002
Telephone: (732) 255-0400, ext. 2944
Email: TitleIXCoordinator@ocean.edu

Click on the topics below to read policies related to Title IX:

• Formal Student Complaints
• Students Campus Life: Student Discipline
• Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Harassment Policy

Ocean County Resources

• Call 911 for EMERGENCY
• • 24-Hour Sexual Violence Hotline: (609) 494-1090
  • Counseling Service: (609) 494-1554
• Providence House– :
  • Outreach Counseling Center: (732) 350-2120
  • 24-Hour Hotline: 1 (800) 246-8910 / (732) 244-8259
  • Website:
• Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office:
  • Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention Unit: (732) 929-2019
  • Victim/Witness Unit: (732) 929-2027
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  • Free and confidential crisis intervention
  • Contact: (732) 240-6100

 New Jersey Resources

• NJ Domestic Violence 24/7 Hotline:
  • Provides confidential access to domestic violence information and services.
  • Bilingual and accessible to the deaf and hearing impaired
  • 1 (800) 572-SAFE (7223)
• Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ)
  • Contact: 1 (888) 576-5529
• • NJ Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline: 1 (800) 601-7200
• NJ Human Trafficking Hotline
  • 1 (855) 363-6548
  • Victim Assistance Call: Covenant House – (862) 240-2453

 National Resources

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  • Bilingual and accessible to the
  • Call 988
  • Text 988
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  • 1 (800) 799-7233
  • Text START to 88788
  • Video phone:  855-812-1001
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  • National Sexual Assault 24/7 Hotline:  1 (800) 656-4673
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• • 24/7 Free and Confidential Crisis Support for LGBTQ+ Youth
  • Contact: 1 (866) 488-7386
  • Text: START to 678-678
• • Bilingual
  • 1 (888) 373-7888
  • TTY: 788
  • Text: BEFREE or HELP to 233733

Title IX Fast Fact     

While often thought of as a law that applies to athletics programs, Title IX is much broader than athletics and applies to many programs at 91��ý. Compliance with the law is everyone’s responsibility at 91��ý. For information on how to contact staff members who have primary responsibility for Title IX compliance, visit the Title IX Team page.