KCKCC is committed to providing non-discriminatory and harassment-free educational, living and working environments for all members of the campus community, including students, faculty, administrators, staff, trustees or visitors. This policy prohibits all forms of sexual or gender-based harassment and sexual assault.
Title IX, regulated by the Office of Civil Rights, prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally-funded education programs and activities. All schools who receive any federal financial assistance must comply with Title IX.
Statistics
- 60% of campus rapes occur in the residence of the victim
- 90% of college women who are victims of rape knew their attacker (classmate, friend, boyfriend, ex-boyfriend, other acquaintance)
- 75% of sexual assaults involve alcohol (offender, victim, or both had been drinking)
- 1 out of 4 college women will be sexually assaulted by the time they graduate
- Bystander intervention is the most effective method to reduce sexual assaults
Reporting is the First Step
Gender-based misconduct can be reported to any member of the campus community because all college employees receive training on proper reporting procedures and provide accurate information to the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Coordinator. However, it is the complainant’s choice whether to make a formal grievance in writing.
Any person alleged to be in violation of this policy is presumed not responsible for the alleged conduct until a determination regarding responsibility is made at the conclusion of the grievance process.
Confidential Reporting
- Counseling and Advocacy Center
Jewell, Room 3371
- Student Health Services
Jewell, Room 3363
Supportive and Interim Measures
Whether or not the complainant makes a formal grievance, the college provides supportive measures that include, but are not limited to, changes to housing or work circumstances, academic accommodations, counseling, health and mental health services, disability services.
Interim measures of emergency removal or administrative leave are only administered if a person poses a threat to another person on campus as deemed by the Threat Assessment Team.
Although the college cannot protect individuals at off-campus locations, the college makes sure the involved parties are aware of legal options by working with local law enforcement.
Due Process
All parties are entitled to due process, which includes:
- concurrent notifications throughout process
- advisor of choice
- mutually agreed mediation (not available if respondent is an employee)
- investigation by trained investigators
- review and copies of relevant evidence
- live hearing, represented by advisor
- appeal of outcome
Outcome
Based on the information gathered in the initial Title IX assessment, and/or full investigation, and mediation or live hearing, the college takes appropriate measures designed to end the misconduct, prevent its recurrence and address its effects. Both parties must be notified in writing of the outcome of the complaint.