Title IX Policy, Procedures and Resources

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Jacksonville College’s Non-Discrimination Policy is committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory learning, living, and working environment for all members of the College community. Jacksonville College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, sex, gender, or any other basis on which the College is prohibited from discrimination under local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other college-administered programs and it does not tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex or gender. No person at Jacksonville College will, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination, sexual harassment, or sexual misconduct under any education program or activity. Jacksonville College does not discriminate based on sex in connection with parental, family, or marital status. (§§ 106.21(c), 106.40, 106.57). Jacksonville College will take actions to prevent sex discrimination and ensure equal access to the recipient’s education program or activity, such as by providing reasonable modifications for students, reasonable break time for lactation for employees, and lactation space for students and employees. (§§ 106.40(b)(3) and 106.57(e)). Jacksonville College does not require documentation from students to obtain reasonable modifications or other actions unless such documentation is necessary and reasonable. (§ 106.40(b)(3)(vi)).

Inquiries about Title IX and the Clery Act may be referred to Jacksonville College’s Title IX Coordinator; the United States Department of Education, Clery Act Compliance Division (at clery@ed.gov); the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (at OCR@ed.gov or 800-421- 3481); and/or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (at info@eeoc.gov or 800-669- 4000). Concerns related to employment or housing discrimination may also be addressed to the Texas Workforce Commission (at 888-452-2642 or www.twc.state.tx.us/programs/civil-rights-program-overview). 

TITLE IX COORDINATOR

Ashley Bristow

Office: Norman Building

Jacksonville College

105 B.J. Albritton Drive

Jacksonville, Texas 75766

Phone: 903.586.2518

Employee Contact Email: title9employee@jacksonvillecollege.edu

Student Contact Email: title9@jacksonvillecollege.edu

Below is additional information regarding the specific requirements of Title IX as they pertain to sexual harassment and sexual violence.

What are a school’s responsibilities to address sexual harassment and sexual violence?

​A school has a responsibility to respond promptly and effectively. If a school knows or reasonably should know about sexual harassment or sexual violence that creates a hostile environment, the school must take immediate action to eliminate the sexual harassment or sexual violence, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects.

Even if a student or his or her parent does not want to file a grievance or does not request that the school take any action on the student’s behalf, if a school knows or reasonably should know about possible sexual harassment or sexual violence, it must promptly investigate to determine what occurred and then take appropriate steps to resolve the situation.

A criminal investigation into allegations of sexual harassment or sexual violence does not relieve the school of its duty under Title IX to resolve grievances promptly and equitably.

 What procedures must a school have in place to prevent sexual harassment and sexual violence and resolve complaints?

  • ​Every School Must Have and Distribute A Policy against Sex Discrimination
  • Title IX requires that each school publish a policy that it does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities. This notice must be widely distributed and available on an on-going basis.
  • The policy must state that inquiries concerning Title IX may be referred to the school’s Title IX coordinator or to OCR.

 Every School Must Have a Title IX Coordinator

​Every school must designate at least one employee who is responsible for coordinating the school’s compliance with Title IX. This person is sometimes referred to as the Title IX coordinator. Schools must notify all students and employees of the name or title and contact information of the Title IX coordinator. The coordinator’s responsibilities include overseeing all complaints of sex discrimination and identifying and addressing any patterns or systemic problems that arise during the review of such grievances. Reports of alleged sexual misconduct can be made by email, online reporting tool, phone call, letter, or meeting with the Title IX Coordinator and/or Title IX Team.