Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 requires that all entities that receive federal funds or financial assistance must prohibit sex discrimination in their education programs and activities. Sexual harassment, including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking, are all forms of prohibited sex discrimination.
Title IX (US Education Amendments of 1972)
Title IX requirements apply to all aspects of education programs and activities at GOCC, including student admission, financial assistance, access to academic offerings, and athletics. The law also applies to all aspects of GOCC’s employment processes, including hiring, tenure, compensation, and training.
"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance."
GOCC is obligated to:
- Provide assurances that all education programs and activities are in compliance with Title IX.
- Designate a Title IX Coordinator to oversee compliance efforts.
- Establish procedures to resolve student and employee Title IX complaints.
- Provide notification to students and employees that sex discrimination is prohibited within its programs.
- Ensure that all administrators familiarize themselves with and implement Title IX provisions.
- Ensure that all employees who serve as Title IX Coordinators, Investigators, Hearing Officers, Decision Makers, or Appellate Officers are trained annually to serve in these functions.
Bathroom Access
All students, faculty, staff, and visitors have the right to use the bathroom that coincides with their gender identity. All gender bathrooms are located in the Learning Commons.
