Know your rights (for students & employees)
If you have experienced any type of sexual harassment or gender discrimination, including sexual violence, it is important to know your rights.
You have a right to report the incident to the College. You also have a right to notify your local law enforcement authority
AS THE COMPLAINANT, YOUR RIGHTS
You have the right to:
- Discuss the situation with the Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to assist students or employees with these concerns.
- Access supportive measures specific to your situation – these may include but are not limited to:
- A change in the class schedule for students or work schedule for employees.
- On-campus counseling services or EAP services for employees
- Campus security officer escort on campus
- Alternative parking arrangements
- Access community resources for additional support and information
- Discuss options related to the next steps, filing a formal complaint with the College, or information on contacting local law enforcement, if that is your decision.
AS THE RESPONDENT, YOUR RIGHTS
You have the right to:
- Know the names of the parties involved, if known.
- Know the date, time, and location of the alleged incident, if known.
- The name of the investigator and the date, time, and location of the first interview.
- Know that you are presumed not responsible as no determination of responsibility will be made until the conclusion of the process.
- Have a hearing advisor of their choice.
- For students, know that no notation will be made on your transcript.
