SUNY Potsdam University Police is investigating a reported sexual assault of a student in Lehman Park, which was reported as having taken place earlier this morning. The investigation began after a faculty member contacted University Police to report concerns about a student’s well-being. The victim was quickly transported to Canton-Potsdam Hospital to receive medical treatment and care, supported by our partners at Renewal House.
University Police is actively seeking any information anyone may have. If you have any information or would like to report a crime or safety concern, please contact University Police by calling (315) 267-2222, using one of the 28 blue light phones and 86 emergency red phones across campus, or by using the anonymous reporting form.
SUNY Potsdam takes allegations of sexual violence very seriously. As a reminder, options for reporting past and present incidents of sexual harassment or assault are available here. Resources for survivors of intimate partner violence are available here. For more information about our campus polices and procedures related to sexual misconduct, visit https://www.potsdam.edu/about/safety/title-ix/policies-procedures.
Please be aware that resources are available, both on- and off-campus, to provide assistance to survivors of trauma and sexual assault/harassment:
- SUNY Potsdam Counseling Center: (315) 267-2330 – Van Housen Hall Room 131
- Renewal House: (315) 379-9845 – Offering on-campus advocate hours every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., located in Van Housen Extension Room 390. For information, email Elizabeth at renewalhouse_campus@verizon.net.
- Title IX: Katie Agar, student Title IX investigator (agarke@potsdam.edu) or Eric Duchscherer, employee Title IX investigator (duchsced@potsdam.edu)
- SUNY Potsdam University Police: (315) 267-2222 – Van Housen Extension, first floor
- Student Health Services: (315) 267-2377
In addition, the Counseling Center is already working on options to provide drop-in support and resources to individuals on campus, and will be following up today.