ࡱ> EHD_ C*bjbjPP >y:<\y:<\(" $<<<P4<M!  $/#%N BBB !Bd B @hpJX !0M!`3&:3&h3&hP> ,7$[ M!BBBB3& > :  Sauk Valley Community College April 24, 2015 Action Item 4.3 Topic: Board Policy 518.01 Sex Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct/Title IX Policy First Reading Strategic Direction: Goal 1, Objective 4 Improve existing services to students using available resources and data including data from program reviews Presented By: Dr. David Hellmich and Dr. Jon Mandrell Presentation: In accordance with the directive from the Board to update, and clarify policies, the administration is requesting Board Policy 518.01 Student Sexual Assault Policy be renamed and completely rewritten to reflect the most current requirements as indicated by the Title IX regulations. The recommended revision is on the following page. Recommendation: The administration recommends the Board approve the revised Board Policy 518.01 Sex Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct/Title IX for first reading. 518.01 Student Sexual Assault Policy A. General Policy 1. Unwelcome physical sexual contact with any student or employee by any person is absolutely prohibited. Any student or employee who makes an unwelcome physical contact shall be subject to College discipline up to and including expulsion or discharge. 2. During regular hours after dark at the College when students, employees, or guests of the College are expected to be present, the College, parking lots, and access ways from the parking lots to the College building shall remain lighted. B. Information For Students On Sexual Crimes 1. The Administration shall, from time to time, but at least annually, obtain information from appropriate law enforcement agencies regarding effective methods for the prevention of sexual offenses, and shall plan and implement such methods as may be reasonably accomplished by the College. 2. Any employee or student who claims to have been the victim of sexual assault shall promptly report the assault to any College administrator. Administration shall promptly contact appropriate law enforcement agencies through the offices of the Vice President of Learning Services. The Vice President of Learning Services shall take steps as are requested by law enforcement to preserve evidence and to memorialize the report. 3. Any employee or student who claims to be the victim of sexual assault may, at the individual's option, notify law enforcement authorities directly, or may request the administration of the College to assist the individual in such activity. Any such request for assistance shall be coordinated through the office of the Vice President of Learning Services. D. Counseling For Victims of Sexual Assault The administration shall provide information, at least annually, to the students regarding counseling, mental health or student services available for victims of sexual assault, both on campus and in the Sauk Valley Community College area. E. Disciplinary Action 1. In the event of College disciplinary action for alleged sexual assault, a student alleged to be involved in a sexual assault shall be subject to campus discipline under and in accordance with student disciplinary policies. At any student disciplinary proceeding involving sexual assault; a. The accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present; b. Both the accuser and the accused shall be informed of the outcome of any proceeding brought involving sexual assault. 2. Student discipline may include immediate expulsion from school, suspension, or reprimand, depending upon the conduct involved. 518.01 Sex Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Policy/Title IX A. General Policy Sauk Valley Community College has adopted Title IX policy, in accordance with federal guidelines. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex or gender in the Colleges programs and activities. The College will respond to complaints or reports about prohibited conduct with measures designed to stop the behavior, eliminate any such gender discrimination, prevent the recurrence of the prohibited conduct, and remediate any adverse effects of such conduct on campus or in College-related programs or activities. The College does not tolerate sex or gender discrimination, including sexual misconduct such as sexual harassment and sexual assault, stalking, and intimate partner violence. These behaviors are harmful to the well-being of our community members, the learning/working environment, and collegial relationships among our students, faculty, and staff. All forms of prohibited conduct under this policy are regarded as serious College offenses, and violations will result in discipline, including the possibility of separation from the College. State and federal laws also address conduct that may meet the Colleges definitions of prohibited conduct, and criminal prosecution may take place independently of any disciplinary action instituted by the College. The College has an obligation to make reasonable efforts to investigate and address complaints or reports of sex or gender discrimination, including sexual misconduct, whenever it becomes aware of such a complaint or report. Once made aware, the College must conduct an investigation regardless of how the information was brought to the Colleges attention or the extent to which the complainant(i.e., an individual who has been subjected to prohibited conduct, according to the complaint or report) wishes to participate or be involved. Once an employee has learned that such an offense has occurred, he or she shall report it, via the responsible reporter form, which is then routed to the designated Title IX coordinator. All individuals and victims have access to Confidential Resources that they may use for support and guidance without initiating College action. The College will provide training for all employees to help ensure that they understand what types of conduct constitute sexual harassment or violence, can identify warning signals that may need attention, and know how to properly respond. B. The Role of the Title IX Coordinator The Title IX Coordinator will be informed of all complaints or reports of violations of this policy and oversees the Colleges centralized response to ensure compliance with Title IX and the 2013 Amendments to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The Title IX Coordinators activities include (but are not limited to): Communicating with all members of the College community regarding Title IX and VAWA, and providing information about how individuals may access their rights; Reviewing applicable College policies to ensure institutional compliance with Title IX and VAWA; Monitoring the Colleges administration of its own applicable policies, including record keeping, timeframes, and other procedural requirements; Conducting training regarding Title IX, VAWA, and prohibited conduct defined in this policy; and Responding to any complaint or report regarding conduct that violates this policy. In this capacity, the Title IX Coordinator oversees the investigation and resolution of such alleged misconduct, directs the provision of any remedial measures, and monitors the administration of any related appeal. C. Education and Awareness for Students on the prevention of Sexual Crimes The administration shall, from time to time, but at least annually, obtain information from appropriate law enforcement and social service agencies regarding effective methods for the prevention of sexual offenses and shall plan and implement such methods as may be reasonably accomplished by the College. Such activities will be directed and intended to reach all of the student population. D. Counseling for Victims of Sexual Assault The administration, pursuant to Title IX, shall provide information and identified confidential resource personnel. Counseling, mental health, or student services are available for victims of sexual assault, both on campus and in the Sauk Valley Community College area. E. Disciplinary Action In the event of College disciplinary action for alleged sexual assault, a student alleged to be involved in a sexual assault shall be subject to campus discipline under and in accordance with student disciplinary policies. At any student disciplinary proceeding involving sexual assault, 1. The accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present; 2. Both the accuser and the accused shall be informed of the outcome of any proceeding brought involving sexual assault; and 3. Per the student code of conduct, student discipline may include immediate expulsion from school, suspension, or reprimand, depending upon the conduct involved.     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