Policy
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences (the “College”) is committed to providing an environment for work and study free from discrimination as stated in the non-discrimination statement policy. Consistent with the U.S. Department of Education’s implementing regulations for Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) (see 34 C.F.R. § 106 et seq.), the College prohibits Sexual Harassment that occurs within its education programs or activities. The College will investigate all formal complaints as defined under this policy and, if necessary, take action to prevent the recurrence of discrimination or harassment and remedy its effects. All who commit Sexual Harassment are subject to the full range of College discipline.
The College will provide persons who have experienced Sexual Harassment ongoing remedies as reasonably necessary to restore or preserve access to the College’s education programs or activities.
Title IX Statement
It is the policy of the College to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, its implementing regulations, and revised regulations 34 CFR Part 106 which prohibit discrimination based on sex, including Sexual Harassment, in the College’s education programs or activities. Title IX and its implementing regulations also prohibit retaliation for asserting claims of sex discrimination, including Sexual Harassment.
Retaliation Statement It is a violation of this policy to retaliate against any member of the College Community who reports or assists in making a Formal Complaint of Sexual Harassment or who participates in the investigation or adjudication of a Formal Complaint in any way. Persons who believe they have been retaliated against in violation of this policy should make a report to the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator as described in this policy. Reports and Formal Complaints of retaliation made in a manner not specified in this policy fall under the scope of the Prohibition Against Retaliation policy. The College retains discretion to consolidate a Formal Complaint of Retaliation with a Formal Complaint of Sexual Harassment for investigation and/or adjudication purposes if the two Formal Complaints share a common nexus. (Also, see the policy Prohibition Against Retaliation.)
Academic Freedom Statement
The College will construe and apply this policy consistent with the principles of academic freedom. In no case will a Respondent be found to have committed Sexual Harassment based on expressive conduct that is protected by the principles of academic freedom. While the College is committed to the principles of free inquiry and free expression, Sexual Harassment, discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct are neither legally protected expression nor the proper exercise of academic freedom.
Prevention Education Statement
Because the College recognizes that the prevention of Sexual Harassment, discrimination, and harassment is important, it offers educational programming to a variety of groups such as: campus personnel; incoming students and new employees participating in orientation; and members of student organizations. Among other elements, such training will cover relevant definitions, procedures, and sanctions; the role and identity of the Title IX Coordinator; safe and positive options for bystander intervention; and risk reduction information, including recognizing warning signs of abusive behavior and how to avoid potential attacks. To learn more about education resources, please contact the Title IX Coordinator.
Definitions Related Documents and References Amnesty Policy
Items in Written Decision From a Hearing
Non-Discrimination Statement
Prohibition Against Retaliation Response to Event Involving Minors
Sanctions for Policy Violations
The College retains discretion to interpret and apply this policy in a manner that is not clearly unreasonable, even if the College's interpretation or application differs from the interpretation of the parties. Despite the College's reasonable efforts to anticipate all eventualities in drafting this policy, it is possible unanticipated or extraordinary circumstances may not be specifically or reasonably addressed by the express policy language, in which case the College retains discretion to respond to the unanticipated or extraordinary circumstance in a way that is not clearly unreasonable.
The provisions of this policy and procedures are not contractual in nature, whether in their own right, or as part of any other express or implied contract. Accordingly, the College retains discretion to revise this policy and the procedures at any time, and for any reason. The College may apply policy revisions to an active case provided that doing so is not clearly unreasonable. |
