Student Unlawful Harassment/Discrimination Policy

The College is fully committed to providing a learning and working environment that is free from prohibited discrimination.  The College does not practice or condone discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, political affiliation, or veterans’ status in the administration or in any of its education programs and activities and employment practices.

The College will promptly and effectively address any such discrimination of which it has knowledge using the following procedures:

For issues related to Title IX sexual harassment, see Procedures 03.03.07.01/05.03.04.01 – Title IX Sexual Harassment Procedures.  

For issues related to all other types of unlawful discrimination and harassment, see Policy 03.03.07.02/05.03.04.02 – Unlawful Discrimination.

For additional information, please refer to Procedures 03.03.07/05.03.04 - Discrimination and Harassment.

TITLE IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. The Title IX regulation describes the conduct that violates Title IX. Examples of the types of discrimination that are covered under Title IX include sexual harassment, sexual violence, and discrimination based on pregnancy. To enforce Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education maintains an Office for Civil Rights, with headquarters in Washington, DC, and 12 offices across the United States. At Isothermal Community College, personnel have been designated as Title IX coordinators and deputy coordinators. Any concerns or complaints regarding Title IX should be directed to one of the designated coordinators below. Confidential reporting may be made to designated counselors in the Advising and Success Center located in the Student Center. Call 828-395-1732 or 828-395-1755 to speak with a counselor.