TITLE IX: SEX-BASED DISCRIMINATION AND SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

WHAT IS TITLE IX

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance.

Title IX states,“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance". 

South Georgia State College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities.  Prohibited sex discrimination covers sexual harassment, including sexual violence. "Sexual violence refers to physical sexual acts perpetrated against a person's will or where a person is incapable of giving consent due to the victim's use of drugs or alcohol, or due to an intellectual or other disability.  Sexual violence includes rape, sexual assualt, sexual battery and sexual coercion.  All such acts of violence are forms of sexual harassment covered under Title IX.  

What is Sexual Harassment?

Sexual harassment is unwelcome verbal, non-verbal or physical conduct based on sex, or on gender stereotyples, that is:

1. Implicitly or explicity, a term or condition of employment, or status in a course, program or activity? OR
2. A basis for employment/educational decisions; OR
3. Is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive to:
   1. interefere with one's work or educational performance; OR
   2. create an intimidating, hostile or offensive work or learning environment; OR
   3. Interfere with or limit one's ability to participate in or benefit from an institutional program or activity.

South Georgia State College is committed to ensuring a safe learning environment that supports the dignity of all members of the college community. To that end, this policy prohibits specific forms of behavior that violate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.  Title IX refers to all forms of sex discrimination committed against others, including but not limited to: sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, and sexual violence by other employees, students or third parties and gender inequity or unfair treatment based on an individual's sex/gender.

Title IX covers the following key areas:

• Access to Higher Education
• Athletics
• Career Education
• Education for Pregnancy and Parenting Students
• Employment
• Learning Environment
• Math and Science
• Sexual Harassment
• Standardized Testing

Title IX prohibits Sex-based discrimination and harassment in any College program including athletics, admissions, academic programs, extracurricular activities, employment, financial aid, housing and student services.  The application of Title IX is not gender specific.

South Georgia State College further strongly encourages members of the College community to report instances of sexual misconduct promptly. These policies and procedures are intended to ensure that all parties involved receive appropriate support and fair treatment, and that all alleged violation of this policy are handled in a prompt, thorough and equitable manner.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

South Georgia State College (SGSC) upholds all applicable laws and policies regarding sex based discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex ( including sexual harassment and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,national orgin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.  The College prohibits specific forms of behavior that violate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

South Georgia State College (SGSC), in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal, state and local laws, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, disability, or veteran status in employment processess, admission or financial aid programs or educational programs or activities.  

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