James Sprunt Community College strives to make its campus a safe and welcoming learning environment. Pursuant to the Clery Act, the Violence Against Women Act, the Campus SaVE Act and other applicable federal and state laws and regulations, the College hereby adopts these procedures when investigating, disciplining, and educating the College community about sexual harassment and sexual-based violence.
Also, pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable federal and state laws and regulations, the College prohibits discrimination in its services and programs based on race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sex, age, disability, genetic information and veteran status.
The College is committed to responding promptly and effectively when it learns of any form of possible discrimination based on sex. The College responds to reports of sexual harassment including sexual violence, as part of its efforts to stop the harassment and prevent its recurrence of possible sex discrimination. An individual who has questions or concerns regarding possible discrimination based on sex should contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Deputy Title IX Coordinator.
All members of the College community are expected to engage in conduct that contributes to the culture of integrity and honor upon which James Sprunt Community College is grounded. Acts of sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, dating, violence, domestic violence, and stalking, jeopardize the health and welfare of our campus community and the larger community as a whole.
The College has established procedures for preventing and investigating allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking that are compliant with Title IX federal regulations.
Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking Policy
James Sprunt Community College does not tolerate behavior that results in sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking. Students on our campus have the right to live free of behaviors that interfere with students attaining their educational goals. Students who report sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking have the right to:
- Treatment with dignity and respect, not subjected to biased attitudes or judgments
- Not having past and irrelevant conduct discussed during any resulting proceedings
- Changes in academic situations, if possible
- All support services regardless of the choice to file a school or criminal complaint
- Submission of a written account of the incident and a victim-impact statement
- Having a person of choice, including legal counsel or an advocate, present throughout the proceedings, as set forth in the student code of conduct
- Having one’s identity protected, in accordance with legal requirements
Victims may request immediate transfer of classes or other steps to prevent unnecessary or unwanted contact or proximity to an alleged assailant. When possible, requests will be accommodated.
Reporting
Reports regarding an alleged violation of Title IX, including those taking place off campus, such as sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking; sexual misconduct incidents involving minors, guests and third-party users; and any allegation of inequity in educational programs and activities should be reported to any College responsible employee and communicated to the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and the Deputy Title IX Coordinator is as follows:
- Tonya M. Kenan, Director of Human Resources & Title IX Coordinator
Located in the McGowan Building, Room 101B
(910) 275-6181
- Dr. Shakeena White, Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Vice President of Student Services
Located in the Strickland Building, Room 107
(910) 275-6362
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