09:02:00 Sexual Harassment

Purpose

Walters State Community College as a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents that, pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and regulations does not condone sexual harassment of students, applicants for employment or employees. The College shall affirmatively address all allegations of sexual harassment. Compliance with this policy shall be effectuated through procedures established in accordance with Tennessee Board of Regents Guideline P-080 and Walters State Community College Policy 06:34:00. If the harassment rises to the level of sexual misconduct, it will be addressed in accordance with TBR Policy 6:03:00:00 and WSCC Policy 09:03:00.

Policy

I. General Procedures

1. Designation of Responsible Employee
    
   1. The Executive Director of Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator and the Vice President for Student Services will coordinate the efforts of the College to comply with the Acts and the Regulations.
       
   2. Pursuant to institutional policy, the Executive Director of Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator and Vice President for Student Services will adhere to the calendar deadlines in evaluating the compliance efforts of the institution, coordinate such efforts, and investigate.
       
   3. The Executive Director of Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator and the Vice President for Student Services should have sufficient time and ability to evaluate the compliance efforts of the institution, coordinate such efforts, and investigate complaints by employees or students arising under the Acts and the Regulations.
       
   4. The designated employee or employees should have sufficient time and ability to evaluate the compliance efforts of the institution, coordinate such efforts, and investigate complaints by employees or students arising under the Acts and the Regulations.
       
   5. The names of the designated employees and contact information are listed in WSCC Policy 06:34:00 and will be submitted to the Chancellor.
       
2. Complaint Procedures
    
   1. Students and employees shall utilize the complaint and investigation procedure set forth in TBR Guideline P-080 Discrimination and Harassment - Complaint and Investigation Procedure and the associated Walters State Community College Policy 06:34:00  Harassment - Sexual, Racial and Other when filing complaints arising under the Acts or the Regulations. If the allegation is sexual misconduct, the procedure in TBR Policy 6:03:00:00 and WSCC Policy 09:03:00 should be followed.
       
3. Statement and Dissemination of Policy
    
   1. Walters State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs or activities which it operates and is required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 799A and 845 of the Public Health Service Act, and 45 C.F.R. Parts 83 and 86 not to discriminate in employment in or admission to education programs or activities as defined in Walters State Community College Policy 06:34:00.
       
4. Self-Evaluation
    
   1. The College will submit to the Chancellor an annual written self-evaluation of its current policies and practices and the effects thereof concerning admission and treatment of students, and employment of academic and non-academic personnel working in connection with the institution’s education programs and activities.
       
   2. As applicable, the College shall modify any policies and practices which do not meet the requirements of Title IX, the Public Health Service Act, or the Regulations issued pursuant thereto, shall take appropriate remedial steps to eliminate the effects of any discrimination which resulted from such policies and practices, and shall recommend to the Chancellor amendment of any state legislation which inhibits compliance with Title IX, the Public Health Service Act, and the Regulations issued pursuant thereto.
      
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