Non-Discrimination/Title IX

Title IX Laws, Policies and Procedures

Title IX is the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions.

Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 states in part: 20 U.S.C. Section 1681 Prohibition against discrimination. "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 educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."(Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 - Title 20 U.S.C. Sections 1681-1688) Title IX prohibits Sexual Harassment and other Sexual Misconduct in educational institutions.

Board Policy (BP) 19-60 provides that individuals affiliated with CCCS, including Colorado Northwestern Community College shall not discriminate or harass on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial status, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity, or any other protected class or category under applicable local, state or federal law (also known as “civil rights laws”), in connection with employment practices or educational programs and activities (including in admissions). BP 19-60 further provides that individuals affiliated with CCCS shall not retaliate against any person who opposes discrimination, harassment or retaliation, or participates in any complaint or investigation process.

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Non-Discrimination Statement

Colorado Northwestern Community College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies BP 19-60.  The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities.  Colorado Northwestern Community College will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in vocational education programs.

The College has designated Mike Rager, Director of Civil Rights and Investigations for the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) as its Title IX Coordinator with the responsibility to coordinate its civil rights compliance activities and grievance procedures. If you have any questions regarding these, please contact Mike Rager by email at mike.rager@cccs.edu or by phone at 720.858.2444.

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Retaliation Statement

The College prohibits any acts of retaliation. Retaliation is defined as any adverse employment of educational action taken against a person because of the person's participation, or perceived participation, in a complaint or investigation of discrimination and/or harassment. Retaliation also includes any act to intimidate, threaten, coerce, or discriminate against any individual for the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege provided by applicable civil rights laws, policies, and procedures.

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CNCC Employee Reporting Obligations

CCCS and CNCC employees (including student employees), unless deemed a confidential resource by law, have an ethical obligation to promptly report any incidents they are aware of concerning civil rights violations. Reports should be made within 24 hours, unless there is reasonable justification for a delay. Employees unsure of the scope of this requirement may direct their questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Failure to report will be considered a violation of BP 3-70, Colorado Community College System Code of Ethics, and may result in discipline, up to and including termination. All other individuals affiliated with CCCS are strongly encouraged to report civil rights violations.

Any person can make a report by contacting the Title IX Coordinator. A report can be made at any time.

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Supportive Measures

"Supportive Measures" are non-disciplinary, non-punitive individualized services offered as appropriate, as reasonably available, and without fee or charge to the Complainant or the Respondent before or after the filing of a formal complaint or where no complaint has been filed. Such measures are designed to restore or preserve equal access to educational and employment programs and/or activities without unreasonably burdening the other party, including measures designed to protect the safety of all parties or the educational/employment environment or deter sexual harassment. Supportive measures may include (but not limited to):

• Counseling
• Reporting to law enforcement
• Extensions of deadlines or other course-related adjustments
• Modifications of work or class schedules
• Campus escort services
• Mutual restrictions on contact between the parties
• Changes in work or housing locations
• Leaves of absence
• Increased security and monitoring of certain areas of the campus
• Other similar measures

 

For more information about supportive measures, contact the Title IX/EO coordinator.

Immediate medical attention, preservation of evidence statement, and SANE Examination (C.R.S. § 23-5-143):

If you are a victim of a sexual assault, you may decide to request a medical forensic exam from a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) to preserve evidence that may be used for the purposes of legal action. While you do 
As of January 31, 2025 not need to decide immediately if you want to report to law enforcement or pursue legal action, the preservation of evidence is most effective when done immediately after an assault. It is ideal to obtain medical treatment as soon as possible before bathing, showering, douching, or changing clothes. There is no cost to the exam. You may go to the following emergency room providers to request a SANE exam: In Craig: The Memorial Hospital. In Rangely: the Rangely District Hospital or other locations around the state SANELocations.pdf (state.co.us).  If you do not have transportation to the facility, you may contact a friend or family member, or Jennifer Barker, 970.675.3233, sexual assault advocates that will provide transportation, taxi service, public transportation, or other providers. Any cost for transportation is the responsibility of the student. Victims who chose to have a medical forensic examination done are not obligated, at any time, to participate in a law enforcement investigation or any criminal justice response along with any administrative proceedings with the College. If you have further questions, please contact Mike Rager, 720.858.2444.

CNCC Title IX Brochure

 

Title IX Trainings and Policies

For Title IX Training Materials, see CCCS System Procedure 19-60, Training and Compliance Requirements (Appendix B). Title IX Training Materials for coordinators, investigators, decision-makers, facilitation of informal resolutions, and live hearings can be found on the Community College System (cccs.edu) website: State Board Policy 19-60a - Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct Resolution Process

 

Board Policy 19-60 - Prohibition of Discrimination, Harassment or Retaliation

State Board Policy 19-60a - Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct Resolution Process

State Board Policy 3-50b - Civil Rights Grievance and Investigation Process (Repealed) 

State Board Policy 3-120a - Sexual Misconduct Procedure (Repealed)

State Board Policy 4-31a - Civil Rights Grievance and Investigation Process (Repealed)

State Board Policy 4-120a - Sexual Misconduct (Repealed)