At the end of the last semester, Bryn Mawr College implemented a new Interim Policy for the Prevention of Discrimination, Discriminatory Harassment, and Retaliation, aiming to help current students feel welcome on campus and to reduce negative experiences for future students. Cary Carr, appointed the first Director of Civil Rights and Title IX last summer, has since founded office hours as well as an online report form for students and faculty to report sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.
“My goal is to provide a space where individuals can ask questions or provide their suggestions and feedback,” Carr said when referring to her new interim office hours. Carr outlined her plans for when discrimination or harassment is reported on campus: first, she will provide outreach to and try to meet with the impacted individuals. At said meeting, she will help the individuals review resources and provide “supportive measures available to them and assess what outcome they are hoping for.” If the individuals are not satisfied with the initial resources, they may request an Alternative Resolution Process or Formal Resolution Process, under the Interim policy. Carr also “[assesses] the campus climate for patterns of discrimination or harassment and determining what types of programming and prevention are needed” to prevent incidents before they occur. She partners with offices including the Health and Wellness Center, the Impact Center, Athletics, and Access Services, all focused on identifying issues and workshopping procedural steps.
She welcomes all members of the Bryn Mawr community to provide feedback on this interim policy through April 1, 2026 or via an online form. If necessary, the college will review all comments and make essential revisions at the end of the Spring 2026 semester to finalize the policy.
Carr’s office is “committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment and ensuring equal access to education, employment, and the college’s programs, services, and activities.” Her role is to “coordinate the college’s response to reports of prohibited conduct, including discrimination, harassment, sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking, and exploitation,” and providing support and resources to affected individuals and to assist in preventing similar incidents across campus. Carr is eager to hear from students on the types of programming they’d hope to see on campus. Contact her at [email protected] or (610)-526-7863.
