SEXUAL ASSAULT RESOURCE COORDINATOR TEAM (SARC)

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The Sexual Assault Resource Coordinator (SARC) team is a group of Villanova staff and faculty members who care deeply about the issue of sexual violence and have completed extensive training on how to support survivors of sexual violence at Villanova.

The University is presently on Easter break, and SARC members are not regularly checking emails or responding to calls until April 2, 2024. During this time, calls to the SARC number will be forwarded to Delaware County Victim Assistance Center (24/7 hotline: 610-566-4342). 

An On-Campus Resource

A member of the SARC team is on available Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm for Villanova students who need support following an incident of sexual violence. Whether the incident occurred recently or days, weeks, months, even years ago, Villanova students can always seek the support of a SARC at 484-343-6028 or sarc@villanova.edu.

What We Do

Even though "sexual assault" is in our name, a SARC can review the options available to a survivor of any form of sexual violence, including sexual assault, sexual exploitation, stalking, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, retaliation, incest, and statutory rape.

A SARC can connect a student to a variety of resources including medical care, reporting and counseling. 

Meet Our Team

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Stacy Andes
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Health Services Building, First Floor

E-Mail: Stacy Andes

Stacy is the Director of Health Promotion at Villanova University. Stacy believes that the team approach to providing support to students who have experienced sexual violence is a direct expression of Villanova’s commitment to Caritas. She believes that all students should be treated with dignity, respect and compassion and hopes that the SARC team's approach will let students know that we believe preventing and responding to sexual violence is a community responsibility, one that transcends our formal positions, roles and responsibilities at the University.


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Anthony Ciliberto
Pronouns: he/him/his
Dougherty Hall, Room 108

E-Mail: Anthony Ciliberto

Anthony Ciliberto serves as an Assistant Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life at Villanova University where he oversees health and well-being initiatives and strategic communication for the fraternity/sorority life community. Anthony graduated with a B.S. in Communication Studies from Millersville University and his M.Ed. from Ohio University where his passions for peer education, prevention and awareness efforts and student development bloomed. He enjoys working collaboratively with students and peers to develop meaningful educational experiences.  


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Joyce Harden
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Vasey Hall G13B

E-Mail: Joyce Harden

Joyce serves as the coordinator for Graduate Student experience within the Center for Graduate Research and Education. She graduated from Villanova University with a B.S. in leadership and she is currently pursuing her MBA with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence and International Business. She is a proud mother of a Villanova student, and she is deeply passionate about working with students, especially with students of color. Joyce joined SARC so she can educate people about sexual assault prevention. She hopes to develop a supportive community of people who are dedicated to helping survivors of sexual assault.

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Sarah Hernandez
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Dougherty Hall, Room 108

E-Mail: Sarah Hernandez

Sarah serves as the Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life. She graduated from West Virginia University with a B.S. in Interior Design and went on to receive her M.Ed. from Kutztown University in Higher Education Administration. Sarah is passionate about her work with young men and women at Villanova and loves that her job entails support, development, challenge, compassion, and advising, with an ultimate goal of helping students grow into a better version of themselves before leaving Villanova.


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Brooke Hunter
Pronouns: she/her/hers
SAC Room 408, English

E-Mail: Brooke Hunter

Brooke is an associate professor in the English department. She wants to make sure that all Villanova students receive the care and support they need to pursue their educational dreams. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband and two children.


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Brian McCabe
Pronouns: he/him/his
St. Rita's Hall, Campus Ministry

E-Mail: Brian McCabe

Brian has served as the Campus Minister for Outreach and Student Formation since the summer of 2013, allowing him the opportunity to collaborate with students, faculty and staff in exploring questions of meaning and belief. Beyond Villanova, his work has included supporting and mentoring Alaskan teens and young adults, street outreach throughout Philadelphia and mental health and housing case management to folks experiencing chronic homelessness. Brian has witnessed the deep wisdom of each person to realize their own goals and seek physical, spiritual and mental wholeness, but also believes we have a responsibility to support one another to that end.


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Kristy McCarthy
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Health Services Building, First Floor

E-Mail: Kristy McCarthy

Kristy is the Associate Director of Health Promotion at Villanova. She oversees the office’s campus-wide programming initiatives and serves as the trained tobacco cessation and BASICS specialist in the office. Originally from the south, Kristy graduated from the University of Alabama with an M.S. in Health Science. For the past nine years, she has served as a member of the SARC team and considers it an honor to be able to support and empower those who have been impacted by sexual misconduct.


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Caitlin St. Armour
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Middleton Hall, 2nd Floor

E-Mail: Caitlin St. Amour

Cait St. Amour, ’15, ’18, serves as the Assistant Director of the Office of Research Protections. She assists researchers navigate the regulatory requirements for conducting research with human subjects, animals, and biochemicals. She also provides support for the research review committees on campus (IRB, IACUC, & IBC). Cait enjoys being back on campus and hopes to help make Villanova a homey place for everyone.


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Kate Szumanski
Pronouns: she/her/hers
SAC 107

E-Mail: Kate Szumanski

Kate Szumanski, '95, '97, serves as the Director of Internships and Professional Development in the Office for Undergraduate Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She supports the BRIDGE Society, a professional networking and mentoring student organization that helps to connect Villanova students to alumni and other professionals who work in a variety of industries. Kate teaches Arts and Sciences Professional Development courses and thoroughly enjoys partnering with students to help them achieve their life and career goals.


 

 

Sexual Assault Resource Coordinator Team (SARC)


Contact Us
Phone: 484-343-6028
Email: sarc@villanova.edu


  • The SARC team is here to listen
  • We are here to help discover what you are feeling
  • We are here to help you identify your options
  • We are here to discuss next steps
  • We are here to help you connect with your own strength

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The Villanova SARC team serves as a resource for students of all identities. For more information on LGBTQIA+ resources on campus, please visit our website.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

24/7 RESOURCES:

Student Health Center: 610-519-4070

Public Safety: 610-519-4444

Delaware County Victim Assistance Center: 610-566-4342

Employee Health Advocate: 866-799-2728

CONFIDENTIAL RESOURCES:

University Counseling Center: 610-519-4050

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