Bates community members have access to a variety of private resources provided by the college. The individuals listed below can a) provide information regarding the college’s policies and procedures; b) assist in accessing other support services; and c) help arrange for supportive measures or other remedies. While not bound by confidentiality, these resources will maintain the privacy of an individual’s information within the limited circle of those who need to know to assist with providing support services or resolving a report. The professionals listed below are trained to support individuals affected by bias, discrimination, and harassment based on any measure of identity, including racism (including antisemitism), homophobia, sex-based harassment, and sexual and interpersonal violence, and to coordinate with the Title IX Coordinator consistent with the college’s commitment to a safe and healthy educational and work environment.

Title IX Team members have additional robust training in supporting those individuals reporting sex-based harassment, including sexual assault, stalking, and domestic and dating violence; Bias Response Team Members are particularly attuned to issues of racism, homophobia, and bias based upon other protected classes.

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Title IX Team

Associate Vice President for Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance/Title IX Coordinator, Gwen Lexow
Lane Hall 202-A | 207-786-6445 |  glexow@bates.edu

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics, Will Rothermel
Deputy Director of Athletics
Alumni Gym | 207-786-6364  |  wrothermel@bates.edu

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Faculty, Don Dearborn
Associate Dean of Faculty and Professor of Biology
Lane Hall 120 | 207-786-6107  |  ddearbor@bates.edu

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Staff and Visitors, Lauren Danie-Briggs
Director of Employee Engagement
220 College Street | 207-786-8388  |  ldaniebriggs@bates.edu

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Staff and Visitors, Patty Rooney
Assistant Vice President for Human Resources
220 College Street | 207-753-6935  |  prooney@bates.edu

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students, Andee Bucciarelli
Associate Director of Residence Life for Health Education
Chase Hall 001E | 207-786-6220  |  abucciar@bates.edu

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BIAS RESPONSE TEAM

Associate Vice President for Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance/Title IX Coordinator, Gwen Lexow
Lane Hall 202-A | 207-786-6445 |  glexow@bates.edu

Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Leana Amaez
Lane Hall 201 |  207-786-6031 |  lamaez@bates.edu

Dean of Students, Erin Foster Zsiga

Chase Hall 007 | 207-786-6220  |  efoster@bates.edu

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Additional On Campus Reporting Options

Bates Campus Safety
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
245 College Street | 207-786-6254
Emergency: 207-786-6111

Residence Life Staff
In houses and residence halls

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