Title IX

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §. 1681) was the first comprehensive law to prohibit sex discrimination against students and employees of educational institutions. It is one of several federal and state anti-discrimination laws that define and ensure equality in education. Sexual harassment and sexual misconduct (including sexual assault, stalking, domestic violence, and dating violence) are forms of sex discrimination and prohibited by Title IX. Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology are committed to the elimination of any and all sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct on their campuses and in their education programs and activities.

It is the intent of the Tennessee Board of Regents and Chattanooga State Community College to fully comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, §485(f) of the HEA, as amended by § 304 of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, the regulations implementing these Acts found at 34 CFR §.160.1, §668.41, §668.46, and Appendix A to Subpart D of Part 668.

If I am sexually assaulted, what should I do?

You should get to a safe place as soon as possible, and call someone that you trust. You can also call the local 24/7 Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline from Partnership for Families, Children, & Adults: (423) 755-2700

If you have been raped, go to the hospital to receive treatment to guard against sexually transmitted infections and/or pregnancy. Do not clean up before going to the hospital, i.e. showering, brushing teeth, changing clothes, etc, because medical staff may need to collect samples for forensic evidence.

For more detailed information: read the policy

What are my options for reporting sexual harassment or misconduct?

All reports of sexual discrimination, harassment, or misconduct should be directed to the campus’ Title IX Coordinator, Stephen Wyatt. He or his designee will discuss with you:

your right to file a formal complaint
the availability of supportive measures. If you want the College to conduct an investigation and take corrective or disciplinary action in accordance with policy, a written and signed formal complaint is required.

In emergency situations that threaten your or someone else’s physical safety, call 911 or Campus Police (423) 697-4467. Campus Police can explain the process of filing criminal charge(s) for occurrences of sexual assault or stalking.

I'm a student or employee, and someone has told me that they were sexually harassed or assaulted. What should I do?

Per ChattState’s Title IX Policy 12:01:00 General Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct, all students and employees are expected to report instances of sexual discrimination, harassment, misconduct to the campus’ Title IX Coordinator.

If the victim of sexual abuse is age 17 or younger, you are legally mandated to report the allegation to the campus’ Title IX Coordinator, and you must also make a referral to Tennessee’s Department of Children’s Services – Child Protective Services (CPS) by phone 1-877-54-ABUSE (1-877-542-2873) or online.

On-campus counseling services are available in the Student Support Center (IMC building, room 124).

Remember to listen with compassion, and take their narrative seriously. Familiarize yourself with the reporting options outlined above, so you can inform the individual about how to proceed. Assure the individual that their situation will be handled by campus professionals with sensitivity, discretion, and timeliness. If the individual is in serious distress, offer to contact a specific person or resource for them immediately.

Are there Training Sessions or Webinars that I can watch for more guidance?

Training Resource Sessions

August 27, 2020
August 28, 2020

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