Northeast Alabama Community College Complaint Processes for Title IX Violations; Violations of the College’s Anti-Harassment, Physical Assault, and Anti-Discrimination Policy; Violations of the College’s Code of Conduct; and General Complaints

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Introduction

NACC has adopted policies regarding violations of Title IX, violations of NACC’s anti-harassment, physical assault, and anti-discrimination policies, and violations of NACC’s Code of Conduct. Those policies govern all members of the NACC community and are available to any member who believes that he or she has been the victim of a violation of those policies. Each policy is described in summary form, with the policies in entirety following. 

Anti-Harassment, Physical Assault, and Anti-Discrimination Policies

NACC’s Anti-Harassment, Physical Assault, and Anti-Discrimination policies prohibit harassment and or discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, gender, age, or other protected class as defined by federal and state law. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and national origin is illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Discrimination on the basis of sex is illegal under Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972. Discrimination on the basis of age is illegal under the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. Violations related to non-sexual harassment or physical assault should be reported to the Dean of Student Services. Violations related to sexual harassment, sexual discrimination, or sexual assault should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator.

Code of Conduct

NACC has adopted a Code of Conduct that governs the conduct of NACC students and student organizations. The Code of Conduct is intended to ensure that NACC students conduct themselves in a manner compatible with the educational objectives of NACC. The Code of Conduct applies to all students and student organizations. By enrollment and affiliation with NACC, a student or organization neither relinquishes the right nor escapes responsibilities of local, state, or federal laws and regulations. NACC is committed to maintaining an environment that contributes to its educational mission, as well as the safety, health, and well-being of all students and other persons on campus. Therefore, students and organizations are obligated to abide by the rules and policies established by NACC. Violations of NACC’s Code of Conduct should be reported to the Dean of Student Services (or other appointed administrator).

General Complaint Policy

NACC has general complaint policies for employees to file complaints against students and for students to file complaints against employees or the College in general for reasons that are not covered under the Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy or Anti-Harassment, Physical Assault, or Anti-Discrimination Policy.

Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy

NACC has adopted a Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy. Pursuant to Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, 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. Acts that constitute violations of NACC’s Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy are described in detail within the policy and should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator immediately.