SCTCC is dedicated to the prevention of sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct, and providing a safe campus for its employees and students. In order to be proactive in its efforts, SCTCC has established procedures and policies to investigate complaints and address identified concerns. Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities in federally funded schools. Title IX protects students, employees, applicants for admission and employment, and other persons from all forms of sex discrimination, including discrimination based on gender identity or failure to conform to stereotypical notions of masculinity or femininity.
Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of is a federal law that states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. On this page, you will find information about Title IX, available resources, and college policies and procedures regarding sexual misconduct. We hope you find this information helpful.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact the Title IX Office at All forms of sexual harassment, including but not limited to, dating and domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault are violations of Title IX and prohibited by SCTCC. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:. Title IX compliance is a shared responsibility of everyone on campus, from top-level administration to individual staff members.
We all have a part to play to ensure campus safety. The college has a Title IX Coordinator who is responsible for the coordination of compliance and safety efforts, as well as the processing of sexual misconduct reports and complaints. Cloud, MN Phone: Email: andrew. An actual, attempted, or threatened sexual act with another person without that person's consent. Sexual assault is often a criminal act that can be prosecuted under Minnesota law, as well as form the basis for discipline under St.
Sexual assault includes but is not limited to:. Violence including physical harm or abuse, and threats of physical harm or abuse, arising out of a personal intimate relationship. Conduct directed at a specific person that is unwanted, unwelcome, or unreciprocated and that would cause a reasonable person to fear for their safety or the safety of others or to suffer substantial emotional distress. Consent is informed, freely given and mutually understood willingness to participate in sexual activity that is expressed by clear, unambiguous, and affirmative words or actions.
