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 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 Jennifer Rea, Associate Director of Campus Life as its Title IX/EO Coordinator and Brett Caskey, Vice President of Student Services as its ADA/Section 504/Title II with the responsibility to coordinate its civil rights compliance activities and grievance procedures. If you have any questions regarding Title IX/EO please contact Jennifer Rea, at (970) 675-3229 or
CNCC Employee Reporting Obligations
CCCS 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/EO 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.
You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204, telephone (303) 844-3417.
| Title IX/EO Coordinator | ||
| Name: | Jennifer Rea | |
| Address: | 500 Kennedy Drive, Rangely, CO 81648 | |
| Phone: | 970.675.3229 | |
| Deputy Title IX Coordinator | ||
| Name: | Angela Miller | |
| Address: | 500 Kennedy Drive, Rangely CO 81648 | |
| Phone: | 970.675.3235 | |
| Deputy EO Coordinator | ||
| Name: | ||
| Address: | 500 Kennedy Drive Rangely, CO 81648 | |
| Phone: | 970.675.3235 | |
| ADA/Section 504/Title II Coordinator | ||
| Name: | Brett Caskey | |
| Address: | 500 Kennedy Drive Rangely, CO 81648 | |
| Phone: | 970.675.3213 | |
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 here State Board Policy 19-60 - Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct Resolution Process | Community College System (cccs.edu)
CCCS Investigator Training - September 2020
Colorado Attorney General's Office Title IX Training - August 2020
2020 Title IX Convocation Presentation
Board Policy 19-60 - Prohibition of Discrimination, Harassment or Retaliation
State Board Policy 19-60 - 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)
