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G-28-3 Title IX: Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Policy

Title IX refers to the federal law prohibiting sex-based discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking on college campuses; it also includes any actions that constitute a hostile environment or results in a quid pro quo situation, as defined in section G-28-0. The policies listed in this section apply only to qualifying Title IX allegations specifically prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

To quality as sexual assault, dating or domestic violence, or stalking under Title IX, the incident must be severe, pervasive and objectively offensive, so much so that it denies a person(s) equal access to an education program or activity, as defined under the reasonable person standard.

Additionally, the following conditions must be met for an incident to be considered a potential Title IX complaint:

  • The complainant must be participating in or attempting to participate in an education program or activity at the time of filing the complaint;
  • An incident must take place on property owned or substantially controlled by the College, at COCC-sponsored events, or in buildings owned or controlled by COCC’s recognized student organizations;
  • An incident must take place within the geographic boundaries of the United States; and
  • The complainant must report the incident(s) to an official with authority (see G-28-0.1 for contact information).

Alleged Title IX violations that do not meet the Title IX definition, did not occur in a COCC-sponsored program or activity, or took place outside of the United States will be dismissed as a Title IX issue and may be referred to COCC’s sexual misconduct policy. COCC may dismiss the complaint if the complainant withdraws the complaint or if it is unable to collect sufficient information to support the report. It reserves the right, however, to review the incident under the College’s sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking victim policy, G-28-2.