Nondiscrimination Statement

Bennington College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination as defined under applicable state and federal laws, including but not limited to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities. The College does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity (perceived or actual), HIV test, or any other legally protected status.

The College maintains policies and procedures for reporting, investigating, and adjudicating different types of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and bullying.  

Complaints that fall within the College’s Title IX Sexual Harassment, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking Policy or the College’s Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence and Stalking Policy should be directed to the College’s Title IX Coordinator, whose office is located in Bennington College’s Barn 101 office, whose telephone number is (802) 440-4306, and whose email address is alfredomedina@bennington.edu.  

Complaints that fall within the College’s Standards of Ethical Conduct and Non-Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Policy should be directed to the Associate Vice President for Human Resources, whose office is located in Bennington College’s Downtown Office (Putnam/Winslow Building), whose telephone number is (802) 440-4423 and whose email address is hroffice@bennington.edu.