Dear Campus Community,

Each of us plays an important role in creating a safe environment for all students, staff, and faculty. Doing so requires us to understand and follow the college’s policies and procedures, which means that those policies and procedures should not only reflect shared values but also be understandable and easy to navigate.

After hearing from members of the campus community about our interim Title IX Policy and Procedures and our Nondiscrimination and Antiharassment Policy, I have asked a broadly representative group to address questions and suggestions from students, staff, and faculty before the policies and procedures become final. You can review and comment on both of these policies now through the end of Block 5.

The Title IX and Nondiscrimination Policy Working Group will develop recommendations for how both policies can operate effectively. While both policies ensure compliance with federal antidiscrimination and Title IX regulations, they also reflect CC’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and the creation of a learning and work climate where all members of the community are welcome and can thrive.

The working group will develop their recommendations after engaging with the campus community, understanding state and federal regulations, researching best practices in higher education, and considering the college’s current processes and resources. The working group will be in contact to collect input and update the campus community on progress.

Members

Faculty

Scott Ingram, FEC Personnel Policies Subcommittee
Emily Chan, FEC Governance Subcommittee, chair
Rushaan Kumar and Natanya Pulley, Diversity and Equity Advisory Board
Jane McDougall, CC chapter of the American Association of University Professors

Staff

Lisa Ruth, Staff Council
Debra Mortenson, Diversity and Equity Advisory Board
Anna Thompson, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator

Students

Deksyos Damtew ’22, CCSGA
Mary Duggan ’23 and Lily Epstein ’22, Student Organization for Sexual Safety
Jordan Bates ’23 and Wiktoria Grzech ’23, Student Title IX Assistance and Resource Team

Ex-officio members