If you (or someone you know) have experienced sexual harassment, sexual assault, unwanted sexual contact or any type of sexual misconduct, tell someone what happened. Help and support are available.

• Confidential Assistance & Reporting Options

Make a Report to the University (Title IX Coordinator)
Any person may report sex discrimination or sexual misconduct (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual misconduct), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronical mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX coordinator, or by any other means that results in the Title IX coordinator receiving the person’s verbal or written report.

Contact Information for the Title IX coordinator 

Name: Katie O'Brien
Title: Vice President for Student Affairs/Interim Title IX Coordinator
Office Address: Reilly Center, Room 205 
Email Address: kobrien@sbu.edu Telephone Number: 716-375-2011

Reports may also be submitted electronically online.

A report may be made at any time (including during non-business hours) by using the telephone number or electronic mail address/online form, or by mail to the office address listed for the Title IX coordinator.

Title IX staff are trained to work with individuals who report sexual misconduct and can assist in issuing supportive measures, as well as providing on- and off-campus resources, services and options.

Katie O'Brien
Vice President for Student Affairs/Interim Title IX Coordinator
Send an email
(716) 375-2011     

Haylie Scheer
Deputy Title IX/Student Affairs Compliance Coordinator
Send an email
(716) 375-2109

Ryan Clingan
Deputy Director of Athletics
Send an email
(716) 375-2249

Adriane Spencer
Executive Director, Student Success Center
Send an email
(716) 375-2065

Gary Segrue
Associate Dean for Campus Safety
122 Robinson Hall
Send an email
(716) 375-2526

Rob DeFazio
Associate Dean for Student Life
Send an email
(716) 375-2190

• Gender-based Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Policy
• Student Bill of Rights 
• Biennial Campus Climate Survey — 2022 Executive Summary
  
• Non-Discrimination in Application

• Title IX Training Materials — SUNY Student Conduct Institute
  
• Title IX Training Materials – NASPA Title IX Coordinator Training Materials (Fall 2022)
  
• Title IX Training Materials – NASPA Facilitating Fair and Effective Informal Resolution Processes Under Title IX (Fall 2022) 
• Title IX Training Materials – SUNY Student Conduct Institute Title IX Investigator Training (January 2023)

• Enough is Enough: Combating Sexual Assault on College Campuses
• Not Alone: Together Against Sexual Assault
• Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC) is comprehensive national resource center, providing information and resources making sure that the victim service providers have the training and resources they need to better respond to victims and survivors of stalking.
• One Love is a national non-profit organization that strives to empower young people with the tools and resources they need to see the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships.
• SUNY Sexual Assault and Violence Response (SUNY SAVR) is a comprehensive database of sexual violence supports and resources in New York state.
• 1in6 provides support and information to male survivors of sexual abuse and assault, as well as their loved ones. Services include a weekly support group chat that is confidential, anonymous and facilitated by a counselor.
• FORGE is a national transgender anti-violence organization. FORGE provides resources and support to transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming survivors of violence, including intimate partner violence, sexual violence and sexual harassment.