"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 educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." – Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972.

The College of New Jersey is committed to providing its students, faculty, and staff with a safe and non-discriminatory educational and work environment.

TCNJ's Office of Title IX & Sexual Misconduct is responsible for overseeing reports of Prohibited Conduct and offers resources, services, and accountability measures (as requested and appropriate) to members of the TCNJ community who may've been impacted by sexual violence/misconduct including, but not limited to sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, stalking, sex or gender-based discrimination, or sexual harassment.

Anyone who has experienced or been impacted by sexual harassment/misconduct, or has information about an incident involving harassment/misconduct, is encouraged to report the information to the Office of Title IX & Sexual Misconduct, and can do so through the following button: 

[ File a Report ] 

More information regarding available rights, resources, and options under Title IX can be found in the College's Sexual Harassment, Misconduct, & Discrimination Policy. Further, questions or concerns about Title IX or these topics can be directed at TCNJ's TItle IX Coordinator, Dr. Chelsea Jacoby.

Chelsea Jacoby, Ed.D

Title IX Coordinator | Director of Title IX Compliance & Sexual Misconduct

Brower Student Center, Room 202
609.771.3112
jacobyc@tcnj.edu

As Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Chelsea Jacoby, serves as a leader within the Dean of Students Office and Division of Student Affairs, and has the responsibility for overseeing the College’s compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and other laws and rules relating to discrimination based on sex or gender, including sexual harassment and related misconduct on campus. Additionally, Dr. Jacoby is responsible for coordinating the development of a comprehensive training, education, and awareness programs for both students and employees relative to reporting/preventing/addressing sexual harassment/misconduct; coordinating and directing the disciplinary process in cases that implicate the College’s Title IX –related policies; monitoring developments in the law and best practice and recommending changes to the College’s policies and practices; and providing leadership in all areas implicated by Title IX and related laws. Dr. Jacoby (in collaboration with her Investigator(s)), is responsible for receiving and monitoring all complaints of sexual harassment and misconduct at the College, and oversees the handling of the resolution of complaints through both formal investigation/adjudication processes and informal options grounded in restorative justice.

Chelsea holds a Doctorate in Education from Rutgers University-New Brunswick (New Brunswick, NJ), a Masters of Science from Kent State University (Kent, OH), and a Bachelors of Science from Merrimack College (North Andover, MA).