Title IX

Resources

Florida Tech is committed to treating all members of the community with dignity, care, and respect. Any member of the Florida Tech community who experiences or is affected by sexual misconduct has access to care and support resources through the Institute and the community. Supportive measures and accommodations are also available to all parties.

Florida Institute of Technology Resources

• Florida Institute of Technology Title IX Coordinator:           
  • Fanak Baarmand, fbaarman@fit.edu, (321) 674-8885

• Florida Institute of Technology Deputy Title IX Coordinators
  • Kelsey Garrett, Administrative Assistant
    • Email: kgarrett@fit.edu
    • Phone: (321) 674-7153
  • Rodney Bowers, Dean of Students
    • Email: rbowers@fit.edu
    • Phone: (321) 674-8080
  • Jacqueline Hetherington, Director of Residence Life
    • Email: jhetherington@fit.edu
    • Phone: (321) 674-7742
  • Cat Nanney, Director of Student Involvement 
    • Email: cnanney@fit.edu
    • Phone: (321) 674-7371
  • Jennifer Mercurio, Athletic Director of Student Athlete Services
    • Email: jercurio@fit.edu
    • Phone: (321) 674-8931
  • Dr. Brian Lail, Professor,
    • Email: blail@fit.edu
    • Phone: (321) 674-8121

• Florida Institute of Technology Department of Security
  • Address: 3126 Panther Place, Security Welcome Center, Bldg. 544, Melbourne, FL 32901
  • For Emergencies, Phone: (321) 674-8111
  • Non-Emergencies Phone: (321) 674-8112

• Student Financial Aid
  • Address: 150 W. University Blvd.; L3Harris Commons (710FTC), Melbourne, FL 32901
  • Email: finaid@fit.edu
  • Phone: (321) 674-8070

Confidential Care

Florida Tech recognizes that deciding how to respond to discrimination, harassment, and/or sexual misconduct can be difficult, and is committed to treating all members of the community with care and respect.

Legal assistance, visa and immigration assistance

• International Student and Scholar Services
  • 150 W. University Blvd. L3Harris Commons (710FTC), Melbourne, FL 32901
  • Email: isss@fit.edu
  • Phone: (321) 674-8053
• Brevard County Legal Aid,Inc
  • 1038 Harvin Way, Suite 100, Rockledge, FL 32955- +1 (321) 631-2500
• Immigration Advocates Network
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Please contact the Title IX Coordinator if you want to discuss other resources that may be available in the community