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Title IX

Calhoun Community College (the “College”) is committed to creating and maintaining a learning and working environment that is free from unlawful discrimination based on sex in accordance with Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), which prohibits sex discrimination in employment; and the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act, Clery Act, and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Sex discrimination and retaliation under this Policy will not be tolerated by the College and is grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including, permanent dismissal from the College and/or termination of employment. 

This website provides you with the College’s adopted grievance procedures that provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints made by students, employees, or other individuals who are participating or attempting to participate in its education program or activity, or by the Title IX Coordinator, alleging any action that would be prohibited by Title IX or the Title IX regulations. Additionally, this page offers you’re the opportunity to read our current policy, regulations, and submit a formal notice or request for pregnancy or parenting accommodations.

Individuals wishing to report reporting sexual harassment, sexual violence, and sexual misconduct and/or to make inquiries concerning the application of Title IX at the College may contact:

Dr. Brandon R. Brown, Sr

Title IX Coordinator for Students

Ms. Kim Gaines

Title IX Coordinator for Employees

Title IX Sex Discrimination, Sexual-Based Harassment, and Pregnant & Parenting Policy

Policy Statement

Calhoun Community College is committed to providing a workplace and campus community free of sexual misconduct and harassment. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities. This includes discrimination affecting employees of the college and applicants for employment, students and applicants for admission, or members of the public. All members of the College community are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others, whether on college premises or at any College owned off campus location and while participating in any educational program or activity of the College.

Sexual harassment, which includes sexual misconduct and sexual assault, is a form of sex discrimination which is prohibited under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the Violence Against Women Act. This policy is intended to reaffirm the College’s commitment to address sexual harassment and take steps to prevent its reoccurrence and preserve or restore equal access to the College’s education programs and activities. Dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking may also be considered forms of sexual discrimination. Due to the seriousness of these offenses, the College has adopted specific policies and procedures, outlined in the Student Handbook, employment policies, and webpage, to address alleged instances of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. The College believes that no person should bear the effects of sexual harassment alone. When such conduct occurs, the College’s paramount concern is for the safety and well-being of those impacted. To support and assist students, the College provides a range of resources that include a trained counselor.


Procedures for Responding to Prohibited Conduct

Procedures will be used to investigate and resolve all complaints of Sexual-Based Harassment and Sex Discrimination, as described within the definition of Prohibited Conduct in the Title IX Policy, brought against Calhoun students, faculty and staff members, affiliates, and non-affiliates (i.e., someone not associated with Calhoun), as appropriate:

Sex Discrimination complaints (non-harassment) against student respondents will be addressed pursuant to the Procedures for the Resolution of Sexual Discrimination Complaints (non-harassment) against Students (“Student Procedures”).

These outlined procedures applies to sex-based harassment and sexual discrimination occurring under the College’s education program or activity in the United States. Conduct that occurs under the College’s education program or activity includes but is not limited to conduct that occurs in a building owned or controlled by the College or by a student organization that is officially recognized by the College and conduct that is subject to the College’s disciplinary authority. The College has an obligation to address a sex discrimination under its education program or activity, even when some conduct alleged to be contributing to the hostile environment occurred outside the College’s education program or activity or outside the United States.