BIOGRAPHY
With a Bachelor of Arts in English and Master of Arts in Women’s Studies from Southern Connecticut State University, and Doctorate of Education from New England College, New Hampshire, I have been working in higher education for 20 years. In 2019, I relocated to CT and served as the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at Quinnipiac University. In this role, I addressed and managed student concerns which come to the attention of the Dean of Students' Office or the CARE Team. I supported students with medical, mental health, socialization, academic and/or behavioral needs that may impact a student’s ability to function successfully at the University, ensuring they receive appropriate and timely interventions and are monitored effectively.
I currently serve as the Senior Equity & Inclusion Investigations Officer and Title IX Coordinator for Central CT State University. In this role, I serve the Office for Equity & Inclusion and am responsible for managing complaints, investigations, and reporting on sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual assault, and discrimination cases. I also ensure that the University’s hiring practices do not discriminate based on any protected classification and applies affirmative action principles in making hiring decisions.
I hope you will take a minute to learn more about some of the creative programming that I have been a part of such as the PSA It’s On Us as seen here which won the 2016 Program of the Year from NASPA Region 1 and a Student Emmy. Additionally, in 2017 I received the New Hampshire Mid-Level Professional of the Year Award from NASPA and the 2018 Outstanding Woman of New Hampshire Award for the Monadnock Region, which was acknowledged from Keene State College, Senator Shaheen, and Congresswoman Kuster. I have also posted a video of my acceptance speech from that award so you can get to know me a bit more!
ABOUT ME
In addition, for having a passion for helping faculty, staff, and students, I am also a wife and mother of two children and pup. In my free time, I am most known for my love of puzzles, being in nature and mentoring other professionals. I was honored to receive the Regional Recognition Continuous Service Award for NASPA Region this past November (2022). Being a part of higher education has brought me great joy.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Equity & Inclusion Investigations Officer and Title IX Coordinator
2022 – present
Central CT State University, New Britain, CT
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
2019 – 2022
Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Retention
2015 – 2019
Franklin Pierce University, Rindge Campus, Rindge, NH
Associate Director of Residential Life and Student Conduct
2012-2015
University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT
Adjunct Professor, First Year Seminar
2013-2015
University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT
Training Officer, CT Commission on Community Service
2010-2012
CT Department of Higher Education/Office of Higher Education, Hartford CT
Assistant to the Director of Housing
2004-2010
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT
HONORS / AWARDS
Regional Recognition Continuous Service Award, NASPA Region 1, 2022
2018 Outstanding Women of New Hampshire Award from Keene State College, which was acknowledged from Senator Shaheen and Congresswoman Kuster.
New Hampshire Mid-Level Professional of the Year, NASPA Region 1, 2017
New Hampshire Program of the Year, NASPA Region 1, 2016
Connecticut State University Continued Appointment Awarded, 2010
Senior Director Supervisor of two Residence Halls, 2009
Grant Writing and Fundraising Award, Higher Education Community Service Awards 2008
CT State System University Merit Award 2005 & 2007
Iota Iota Iota Kappa Chapter of the National Women’s Studies Honor Society
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Bassett-Cameron, J. L. (2023). The Cost of Caring, Understanding Your Vicarious Trauma Workshop, SUNY Student Conduct Institute (SCI) Click Here to View
Bassett,-Cameron, J. L. (2023). The Cost of Caring, Understanding Your Vicarious Trauma Workshop, CT Association on Higher Education and Disability (CT AHEAD) Click Here to View
Bassett- Cameron, J. L. (2023). DEI Conference: Strengthening our Community through (Rest)oration: Examining our Commitment to Service and Compassion Fatigue, University of Georgia
Bassett- Cameron J. L. (2023). The Cost of Caring, Understanding Your Vicarious Trauma Workshop, UCONN, University of Georgia, Southern Illinois, University, University of Houston, and Vermont Family Network Click Here to View
Bassett,-Cameron J. L. (2022). The Cost of Caring, Understanding Your Vicarious Trauma Workshop, Gateway Community College and CSU
Bassett,-Cameron J. L. (2022). Interested in a IX to 5, Come Learn "The Whole IX Yards", NASPA Region 1 Conference Hartford, CT
Bassett,-Cameron J. L. (2022). Understanding Your Vicarious Trauma Presentation, NASPA Region 1 Conference Hartford, CT
Bassett,-Cameron J. L. (2022). The Cost of Caring, Understanding Your Vicarious Trauma Workshop, Northeastern University and Eastern CT State University
Bassett,-Cameron J. L. (2021). The Cost of Caring, Understanding Your Vicarious Trauma Presentation, NASPA Region 1 Conference Hartford, CT
Bassett,-Cameron J. L. (2021). Supervising Presentation, NASPA Region 1 Conference Hartford, CT
Bassett,-Cameron J. L. (2021). Moving within the Middle Presentation, NASPA Region 1 Conference Hartford, CT
Bassett,-Cameron J. L. (2021). Understanding Your Vicarious Trauma During COVID-19 and Beyond, Quinnipiac University, Southern CT State University, SUNY, Bridgewater University & Emmanuel College
Bassett,-Cameron J. L. (2020). Understating Your Vicarious Trauma During COVID-19 and Beyond Presentation, NASPA Region 1
Bassett, J. L. & Taberski, M. (2020). From active shooter to COVID-19, Understanding your vicarious trauma.
Bassett, J. L. (2019). Vicarious Trauma Workshop, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Bassett, J. L. (2019). Assessment for Title IX Presentation, New England College Annual Assessment Conference.
Bassett, J. L. (2019). Vicarious Trauma Workshop, ASCA-CT.
Bassett, J. L. (2019). Vicarious Trauma, Title IX, Gender-Based Violence Pre Con Presentation, ACPA.
Bassett, J. L. (2019). Vicarious Trauma Workshop Online Training, ATIXA & The NCHERM Group.
Bassett, J. L. (2019). Vicarious Trauma Workshop Pre Con Presentation, ASCA Annual Conference.
Bassett, J. L. (2018). Vicarious Trauma Workshop Presentation, NASPA Region 1 Conference.
Bassett, J. L. (2018). Doctoral Journey Presentation, NASPA Region 1 Conference.
Bassett, J. L. (2018). Vicarious Trauma Workshop Presentation in circulation.
Bassett, J. L. (2018). Program Review Without a Budget Presentation, New England College Annual Assessment Conference.
Bassett, J. L. (2015-2017). Mean Girls I, II, and Reunion Special Presentations, NASPA Region 1 Conferences.
Bassett, J. L. (2016). A Case for Collaboration: Illustrating How On-Campus and Off-Campus Professionals Can Work Together Presentation, NH Conference Future without Violence.
Bassett. J. L. (2016) From Type A to Zombies; How to Manage and Supervise Anyone! Presentation, RD2B Conference.
It’s On Us (2016), Public Service Announcement at Franklin Pierce University, Producer.
Vagina Monologues (2015), Play Production at the University of Bridgeport, Producer.
Bassett, J. L. (2006). Fashionable Fundraiser, the Feminist Way Presentation, UCONN and SCSU Women’s Studies Conference.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
ATIXA Civil Rights Investigator Certification, 2023
Managing a Diverse Workforce: Moving from Compliance towards Equity and Inclusion- CSCU Equal Employment and Opportunity, 2023
SUNY Student Conduct Institute Compliance Training Certification, 2023
Workplace Discrimination Investigation FOUNDATION Training, The CT Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities The Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity, 2022
NeoGov Certification for FERPA, Bias in Interviewing, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Title IX, Clery Act, and VAWA, Understanding and Preventing Microaggressions, Workplace Violence Prevention, Ethics 101, and Harassment Prevention, 2022
SUNY Student Conduct Institute Compliance Training Certification, 2022
CT Law on Campus Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Training, 2022
CT Coercive Control Training, 2022
Equal Employment Opportunity Center of Excellence Diversity Training, 2022
NaBITA Standards and Best Practices for BIT Certification, 2021
ATIXA Title IX Hearing Officers Certification, 2019
New Hampshire Attorney General’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect Certification, 2016-2018
New Hampshire Training Institute on Addictive Disorders Certification, 2016
SafeZones Train-the-Trainer Certification, 2014
Managing and Supervising People Certification, 2013
CT Train-the-Trainer Certification, 2010-2011
Disability Inclusion Training Certificate, 2011
CT Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor Certification, 2008-2009
2010 Grant reader, CT and TN Community Service Awards and CT Collegiate Awareness/Prep Program
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Council on Education (ACE) Women's Network CT member, 2022-Present
NH Women Against Violence College Consortium, 2015 - 2019
Vice President board member, 2017-2018
NH Cheshire County Sexual Response Team (SART) member, 2015 - 2019
National Association for Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) member, 2000 - Present
NASPA Region 1, Middle Level Institute Coordinator (MLI), 2020-2022
NASPA Region 1, NH State Director, 2019
NASPA Region 1, KC Wellness and Health Promotion Coordinator, 2016-2019
NASPA Region 1, Mid-Level Institute, 2015
NASPA Region 1, New-Professionals Institute Mentor, 2016
Association of Student Conduct Administrators (ASCA), 2014 - Present
National Association of Social Workers, 2014
National Association of College and University Housing Officers-International (ACUHO-I), 2010
National Disability Inclusion Trainer Institute, 2012
CT Training and Development Network, 2010-2012
