The Interim President/President, or designated representative, is authorized to establish regulations in support of State and Federal laws relating to protected categories and rights.
Gila Community College is committed to providing a workplace and educational environment, as well as other benefits, programs, and activities that are free from sexual harassment discrimination and/or retaliation. To ensure compliance with federal and state civil rights laws and regulations, and to affirm its commitment to promoting the goals of fairness and equity in all aspects of the educational program or activity, the College will develop internal regulations and procedures that provide a prompt, fair, and impartial process for those involved in an allegation of sexual harassment, and for allegations of retaliation as a result of this involvement. Gila Community College values and upholds the equal dignity of all members of its community and strives to balance the rights of the parties in the grievance process during what is often a difficult time for all those involved.
Additionally, the College will act on any complaint or notice of possible harassment or discrimination on the basis of a protected class or right, except those of sexual harassment detailed and handled separately as noted above, within the context of an educational program or activity or under the College’s jurisdiction. The College will develop internal regulations and procedures that affirm its commitment to promoting the goal of fairness and equity in a workplace and educational environment free from discrimination or harassment.
Reference: 34 CFR 106; 85 FR 30026; The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 U.S.C. 1092(f)); Violence Against Women Act of 1994; The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended; Equal Pay Act of 1963, as amended; Executive Order 11246, as amended; Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, as amended; Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, as amended; Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, Section 402; ARS §15-1861-1869
Harassment Grievance Procedure
Students who experience sexual harassment or sexual assault in a school's education program and activities (by a faculty member, administrator, staff, campus visitor, or other student) are urged to report such conduct to the designated Title IX Coordinator. Title IX contact and program information may be found on the College’s website. A student or student representative may also contact the Gila County Community College District (GCCCD) Administration Office to obtain the name and phone number of the College official designated to respond to harassment complaints based on an individual's race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Complaints by students or employees will be investigated according to procedures established by the College administration or Title IX Coordinator/Program as appropriate. All complaints will be investigated in a prompt, thorough, and impartial manner. Where the investigation confirms the allegations, appropriate response action will be taken by the GCCCD.
Detailed information regarding the College’s Civil Rights and Sexual Harassment (Title IX) grievance and resolution process is found in our electronic policy manual.