Howard Community College

POLICIES 93 B. Title IX Team The Title IX coordinator may identify a Title IX team, which may include the Title IX coordinator, Deputy Title IX coordinator, Title IX investigators, and representatives from campus public safety and the office of human resources. The Title IX coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the Title IX team. C. Notice of Nondiscrimination 1. Content The college will publish a notice of nondiscrimination that contains the following content: a. Title IX prohibits the college from discriminating on the basis of sex in its education program and activities; b. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to the college's Title IX coordinator or the Office for Civil Rights; and c. The Title IX coordinator and any Title IX team member's title, office address, telephone number and email address. 2. Dissemination of Notice The notice will be widely distributed to all students, employees, applicants for admission and employment, and other relevant persons. The notice will also be prominently displayed on the college's website and at various locations throughout the campus, and must be included in publications of general distribution that provide information to students and employees about the college's services and policies. The notice should be available and easily accessible on an ongoing basis. VIII. RECORD KEEPING The college will maintain records of actions taken under this policy, including, but not limited to, records of any reports of sexual misconduct, records of any proceedings or resolutions, and records of any sexual misconduct trainings, and will maintain such records in accordance with the college's records retention schedule. DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT PROCEDURES The following procedures are adopted to process complaints alleging violations of Howard Community College's (HCC) policies on non-discrimination, equal employment opportunity, equal educational opportunity, or affirmative action and will be in addition to any complaint or charges an employee, applicant or student files with law enforcement or county, state, or federal agencies. These procedures apply to all complaints of discrimination or harassment, excluding sexual misconduct, made against either an employee or a student. Complaints of sexual misconduct will follow the procedures outlined in the college's sexual misconduct policy. Initiation of Complaint Any employee or employment applicant who alleges a violation of college policy on non-discrimination, equal employment opportunity, equal educational opportunity, or affirmative action by an employee should file a complaint in writing, including the grounds for the complaint, with the associate vice president of human resources. If the complaint is against the associate vice president of human resources, the reporting person should file the complaint with the vice president of administration and finance. Any student who alleges a violation of college

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