Promoting Gender Equity and Preventing Sexual Harassment/Sexual Violence

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from sex discrimination in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial assistance.

St. Charles Community College is committed to promoting gender equity and providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex. SCC provides many resources to students, faculty and staff to address concerns relating to discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, which includes sexual misconduct.

Board Policy Statement

The College is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity regarding the treatment of students, faculty and staff. In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal and state laws and regulations, the College adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy in student admission, educational programs, activities and employment regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability or genetic information. The College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 requires that the College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities it operates. The College maintains a complaint procedure for the purpose of investigating and providing prompt and equitable remedy. Policy P-412/P-512