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Sexual Harassment and Discrimination

  1. Contacts and Resources
  2. Owls in ACTION: Bystander Intervention

Resources and Contacts 

Maintaining the health, safety, and well-being of the campus community is Harford Community College’s primary concern.

The list below provides resources for those directly or indirectly affected by sexual harassment or abuse.

Campus Public Safety  |  443.412.2272
The Department of Public Safety office is open 24 hours a day to assist victims of sexual harassment and discrimination. If an individual is not certain whether criminal conduct is involved, a Public Safety Officer can assist in determining whether a crime has occurred. With the victim’s consent, the Public Safety Officer may notify the Harford County Sheriff’s Office to conduct an official criminal investigation of any allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination. With the victim’s consent, the Public Safety Officer will arrange for transportation to the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center where a SAFE exam can be performed by a trained FNE.

Harford Community College Escort Service  |  443.412.2272
If you are at any time concerned about your safety on campus, you may request a uniformed Public Safety Officer to walk you to your vehicle. Call the above number and wait in a well-lit or populated location for their arrival. 

College Emergency Phones
Emergency phone lines are installed in all classrooms. The phones will dial directly to Public Safety by pressing the corresponding speed dial, but 9-1-1 must be manually dialed. 

College Student Intervention and Prevention Team  
Students impacted by sexual misconduct can access this service for support resources and referrals  |  443.412.2132  

Harford's Coordinator for Student Conduct and Intervention Services  |  443.412.2073 

Safe Zone
Offering on campus support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Harford County Sheriff  |  911 or 410.838.6600
Individuals who experience sexual harassment and discrimination are strongly encouraged to contact local law enforcement.  

Harford County Sheriff Victim Services  |  410.836.5490

Other Resources

Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, SAFE Coordinator  |  443.843.5000, ext. 5337  

Sexual Abuse/Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC) 410.836.8431  |  24-hour Hotline: 410.836.8430 
SARC provides confidential domestic violence and sexual assault services in Harford County including: a safe house for victims of domestic violence and their children; legal services; individual and group counseling for victims and children; abuser intervention program; crisis intervention; community outreach; education and professional training; and court and hospital accompaniment.  

Cecil County Domestic Violence/Rape Crisis Center   |  410.996.0333  
The Department of Social Services provides counseling to survivors and children, shelter, sexual assault services, and court and hospital accompaniment by advocates.  

TurnAround, Inc. | 443.279.0379  
A domestic violence and sexual assault center in Baltimore helping women, children, and families who are abuse victims 

Family Crisis Center of Baltimore County | 410.828.6390  
This center provides essential and life-saving services to families experiencing conflict and violence. 

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) |
Hotline: 1.800.656.HOPE 

 

Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators  

Any person may report sex discrimination at any time (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to have experienced the conduct), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by email by contacting the Title IX Coordinator. Per the federal regulations, all members of the Title IX team are required to post the training they have received.

Required Title IX Training Materials List

Dr. Jacqueline Jackson
Vice President for Student Success and Title IX Coordinator 
Harford Community College, Executive Suite  
401 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD 21015 
443.412.2233 | jajackson@harford.edu   

  • Title IX and Intersection with Maryland Law – August 2020
  • Title IX Coordinator/Investigator Training – May 2021
  • Title IX Coordinator & Administrator Level One Certification - October 2022
  • Violence Risk Assessment for Title IX Certification - October 2022

Jennie Towner
Associate Vice President for Student Development  
Harford Community College, Student Center 
401 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD 21015  
443.412.2142  |  jtowner@harford.edu   

  • Title IX Level One Coordinator Training – June 2020
  • Title IX Compliance and Athletics – June 2020
  • Hearing Officer and Decision-Maker Training – June 2020
  • Title IX and Intersection with Maryland Law – August 2020
  • Advising the Responding Party – January 2021
  • Advising the Reporting Party – January 2021
  • Maryland Affinity Group: Customized Title IX Training – November 2021
  • NASPA Title IX Training Certificate Program - October 2022

Elizabeth Mosser Knight
Associate Dean for Academic Operations, Deputy Title IX Coordinator  
Harford Community College, Executive Suite  
401 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD 21015  
443.412.2319  |  emosserknight@harford.edu  

  • Title IX and Intersection with Maryland Law – August 2020
  • Investigator Level I Training – July 2020
  • Investigator Level II Training - March 2021
  • Investigation Report Writing for Higher Education Training - October 2022

Edward Liesch
Athletics Director, Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Harford Community College, Susquehanna Center  
401 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD 21015  
443.412.2571  |  eliesch@harford.edu   

Donna Shopulski
Vice President for Human Resources, Risk and Compliance, Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Harford Community College, Chesapeake Center  
401 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD 21015  
443.412.2103  |  dshopulski@harford.edu   

  • Title IX and Intersection with Maryland Law – August 2020
  • Investigator Level I Training – August 2020

Ruschel Harris
Athletic Associate, Title IX Deputy Coordinator for Athletics 
Harford Community College, Susquehanna Center  
401 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD 21015  
443.412.2226  | ruharris@harford.edu 

Sexual Harassment Grievance Process Coordinators  

AnnMarie Profili, J.D.
Coordinator, Paralegal Studies & Internship Programs  
Harford Community College, Bel Air Hall  
401 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD 21015  
443.412.2214  |  aprofili@harford.edu   

Dr. Tony Wohlers 
Dean of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Harford Community College, Student Center  
401 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD 21015  
443.412.2361  |  twohlers@harford.edu    

  • Introduction to Title IX, D. Stafford & Associates

Nicole Hoke-Wilson
Director for Disability and Student Intervention Services
Harford Community College, Student Center
401 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD 21015
443.412.2132  |  nhokewilson@harford.edu