Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3357:12 - Zane State College › Chapter 3357:12-3 - Employees; Office Work Hours; Title IX Policy; Wages › Section 3357:12-3-16 - Title IX policy

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
Anti-discrimination, harassment and
				sexual misconduct
(A)
								Purpose. Zane state college strongly opposes and will
			 not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination, which includes sexual
			 misconduct, on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race,
			 religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, or veteran
			 status. This prohibition extends to discrimination or harassment based on the
			 protected classes and includes the creation of an intimidating, hostile, or
			 offensive working or learning environment. The college will take immediate
			 steps to investigate and take appropriate corrective measures to ensure this
			 policy is enforced.
The college recognizes all employees
				and students should be able to work and learn in safety and dignity and should
				not have to endure insulting, degrading, or objectionable treatment. Any
				individual within the college community, including third parties, who files a
				complaint or participates in an investigation shall be protected from any form
				of retaliation arising out of the filing of the complaint or participation in
				the investigation.
Discrimination, harassment, and sexual
				misconduct are illegal. This policy and the associated procedures are not
				intended to impair or limit the right of anyone to seek a remedy available
				under state or federal law. This rule may in some respects exceed the
				requirements of applicable law. However, this rule will not be enforced so as
				to infringe upon rights protected by the First Amendment of the United States
				Constitution, including academic freedom.
(B)
								Application. This
			 policy and the associated procedures are applicable to all aspects of college
			 operations and programs. It applies to all college students and employees,
			 including student-employees, faculty, and staff. It also applies to all
			 vendors, contractors, subcontractors, and others who do business with the
			 college.
(C)
								Reporting. Any person who believes he or she has been a
			 victim of discrimination, harassment, or sexual misconduct is strongly
			 encouraged to pursue relief by reporting the behavior to the appropriate
			 individual. Reports can be made directly to the vice president for student
			 services, the director of campus safety and security, or the director of human
			 resources. The director of human resources serves as the Title IX officer.
			 Alternatively, a victim may report the behavior to any college faculty or staff
			 member.
(D)
								Any college employee, as designated in paragraph (C) of
			 this rule, who has received a report or who has knowledge of discrimination,
			 harassment, or sexual misconduct must promptly inform Title IX officer or the
			 director of human resources, who will be available to respond to any questions
			 or concerns regarding this policy and associated procedures.
(E)
								Action. Each
			 report of discrimination, harassment, or sexual misconduct will be promptly and
			 impartially investigated. Interim measures to prevent continued discrimination,
			 harassment, or sexual misconduct during the complaint investigation will be
			 considered and implemented as deemed appropriate. If the college determines
			 there is reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this policy has
			 occurred, the college will take action to provide appropriate relief to the
			 victim, to prevent future discrimination, harassment, and to remedy
			 discriminatory effects. This may include disciplinary action against the
			 accused, as outlined in applicable student and employee conduct and
			 disciplinary policies, procedures, and guidelines, as well as associated
			 procedures implemented pursuant to this policy.
(F)
								 Compliance. The
			 office of human resources is the college's designated office for compliance
			 with federal statutes including Titles VI, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of
			 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities
			 Act of 1990, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Pregnancy
			 Discrimination Act of 1978, Age Discrimination Act for students, Executive
			 Order 11246, Sections 503 and 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
			 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and regulations of the
			 office of federal contract compliance program.
(G)
								 Implementation.
			 The director of human resources, the vice president for student services, and
			 the director of campus safety and security will jointly implement procedures
			 and forms, which are consistent with the provisions of this
			 rule.