Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities which receive federal financial assistance.

Title IX states:

No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

Title IX protects students, employees, applicants for admission and employment, and other persons from all forms of sex discrimination, including discrimination based on gender identity or failure to conform to stereotypical notions of masculinity or femininity. All students, as well as other persons at recipient institutions, are protected by Title IX – regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, part- or full-time status, disability, race or national origin – in all aspects of a recipient's educational programs and activities.

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.

“Sexual Misconduct” is a broad term that includes sex discrimination and any non-consensual behavior of a sexual nature committed by force or intimidation or that is otherwise unwelcome. Sexual misconduct includes behaviors such as sexual assault, rape, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, and stalking.*

Consensual sexual or romantic relationships may be perceived as or become sexual misconduct. For more information, individuals should refer to P-534.1 Romantic or Sexual Relationships

The College prohibits any actions by students, employees, or visitors related to sexual misconduct. The College adheres to Title IX requirements and takes appropriate action to address any concerns related to sexual misconduct in a fair and timely manner.

*Prohibited actions are in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Jeanne Clery Act, and similar laws and regulations.

Prohibited Conduct

Prohibited conduct includes:

• Sexual harassment
• Sexual assault
• Domestic violence
• Dating violence
• Stalking
• Sexual exploitation
• Sexual violence

Prohibited conduct may take many forms, including verbal acts and name-calling, as well as non-verbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful or humiliating. Such conduct may occur between members of the same or opposite sex; sexual harassment may occur between persons of the same or different College status (faculty, staff, student, visitor, vendor, other). Groups may also be found to engage in prohibited conduct.

Title IX Coordinator

Duties and responsibilities of SCC's Title IX coordinators include monitoring and oversight of overall implementation of Title IX compliance at the College, including programming, training, prevention and awareness, as well as communications and coordination with grievance procedures for faculty, staff, students and other members of the campus community.

The Title IX coordinators are responsible for coordinating the College's responses to all complaints involving possible sex discrimination. This responsibility includes monitoring outcomes, identifying and addressing any patterns, and assessing effects on the campus climate.

Addressing Concerns:

The College takes all reports of concerns seriously and will respond in a prompt, equitable, and impartial manner.

Complaints involving sexual misconduct by a student:
Angela Kang, Director of Student Life
636-922-8238
akang@stchas.edu
SSB 2108

Complaints involving discrimination and harassment by a student that is not of a sexual or sex nature:
David Leenhouts, Vice President
636-922-8740
dleenhouts@stchas.edu
ADM 2123

Complaints involving sexual misconduct, discrimination and harassment by an employee, vendor, or visitor:

Terri Edrich, Vice President for Human Resources
636-922-8300
tedrich@stchas.edu
SC 203

Reports involving sexual misconduct or sex discrimination may also be reported externally to: 
Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office
U.S. Department of Education
One Petticoat Lane.
1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320
Kansas City, MO 64106
Telephone: 816-268-0550
Email: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov

Policies & Procedures

St. Charles Community College

• Article I.02 Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity (Procedures)
• Article I.07 Sexual Harassment (Policy)
• Article I.07 Sexual Harassment (Procedures)
• Student Conduct, Discipline and Due Process

Federal

• Office for Civil Rights

Board Policy Statement

The College prohibits any actions of sexual harassment by students, employees, or visitors. The College adheres to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Jeanne Clery Act, and similar laws and regulations and takes appropriate action to address concerns of sexual harassment in a fair and timely manner.

Article I.07 Sexual Harassment (Policy)
Article I.07 Sexual Harassment (Procedures)