Title IX states that:
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 education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
Policy Statement
CCSNH and its Colleges are committed to creating and maintaining a positive and productive work environment free of discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation. CCSNH prohibits discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation as defined in this policy. It is the intention of CCSNH to take prompt action to prevent the reoccurrence of behaviors that violate this policy. CCSNH and its Colleges, in compliance with Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education amendment of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, or physical handicap in any policies, practices, and procedures.
Scope of Policy and Jurisdiction
This policy applies to all faculty, staff, other employees, students, & organizations receiving Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) funding or use of the CCSNH school names. This policy applies to all CCSNH education programs and activities (including locations, events, or circumstances in which CCSNH exercises substantial control over the respondent and the context of the conduct). A complainant does not have to be a member of the CCSNH community to file a complaint at the discretion of the Title IX Coordinator. Policy Numbers for the student policy and employees’ policy are 323.02 & 730.04.
Inquiries regarding Title IX may be directed to:
Craig J. Nelson
Title IX Coordinator
Nashua Community College
505 Amherst Street Nashua, NH 03063
CJnelson@ccsnh.edu
(603)-406-4521
Catherine Barry
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Streeter Hall, Room 156
Nashua Community College
505 Amherst Street Nashua, NH 03063
cbarry@ccsnh.edu
(603)-578-8900 ext. 1766
Sara A. Sawyer
Community College System of New Hampshire
26 College Drive
Concord, NH 03301
Ssawyer@ccsnh.edu
(603)-230-3512
Inquiries may also be directed to:
Office for Civil Rights
Boston Office
US Department of Education
8th Floor
5 Post Office Square
Boston, MA 02109-3921
OCR.Boston@ed.gov
(617) 289-0111
TTY 1-800-877-8339
FAX (617) 289-0150
How to Report
CCSNH encourages individuals to report incidents covered under this policy so that they can get the support they need and the College can respond appropriately while maintaining a safe and secure campus. Although strict confidentiality may not be guaranteed, in all cases the College will handle information in a sensitive manner and will endeavor to protect the privacy of individuals to the extent it can do so consistent with its obligations to respond to reports of discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation. If a complainant expects formal action in response to their allegations, reporting to any non-confidential resource can connect them with the appropriate resources.
Confidential Resources and Confidentiality
If an individual would like to confidentially report an alleged violation of this policy, they should contact a confidential resource. A confidential resource is an individual who is legally and ethically bound to keep confidential all information shared with them on the course of providing counsel and support, except under the circumstances noted below.
In general, the law recognizes and protects the confidentiality of communications between a person seeking care and a medical or mental health professional, religious advisor, or trained sexual assault advocate. The medical, mental health, and religious professionals (individuals acting in their religious professional capacity through a College office) at the College respect and protect confidential communications from students faculty, and staff to the extent they are legally able to do so. These professionals may have to breach confidence when they perceive a serious risk of danger or threat to any person or property. In addition, medical and mental health professionals may be required by law to report certain crimes (such as allegations of sexual and/or physical abuse of any person under 18).
An individual who speaks to a confidential resource must understand that if they want to maintain complete confidentiality, the College will be unable to investigate the particular incident or pursue disciplinary action against the alleged perpetrator. However, confidential resources may assist the individual in receiving supportive measures or other forms of protection and support such as victim advocacy, academic accommodations, disability, health, or mental health services, and changes to living, working, or transportation arrangements.
Campus Resource Advisors
New Hampshire State law §188-H:7 permits CCSNH to establish confidential resource advisors. These are privileged individuals designated by the College that are not required to notify the College Title IX Coordinator or a law enforcement agency when they learn about potential incidents of sexual misconduct. Confidential resource advisors receive training in the awareness and prevention of sexual misconduct and trauma-informed response. The designated confidential resource advisor for Nashua Community College is Bridges Domestic & Sexual Violence Support Bridges – Domestic & Sexual Violence Support (603) 883-3044, or text (603) 889-0858.
Reporting and Non-Confidential Resources
Individuals seeking to report incidents of discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation to the College may do so using any of the following options:
Utilizing the NCC Online Title IX Reporting Form.
Reporting via this online form allows the College to reach out to the reporter and/or complainant to request further information, offer supportive measures, and provide information about resolution options. This does not oblige a complainant to participate in a resolution process. CCSNH strives to respect a complainant’s wishes regarding the pursuit of formal resolution procedures unless there appears to be a compelling threat to their or the community’s health and/or safety. The complainant is largely in control and should not fear loss of privacy by making a report that allows the College to discuss the matter with them and provide supportive measures. If an online reporting form is completed anonymously with no identifying information for the complainant, the College’s ability to offer supportive measures, appropriately investigate the incident, and/or pursue disciplinary action against the alleged may be limited.
File a Formal Complaint with the Title IX Coordinator.
Such a report may be made at any time (including non-business hours) by using the telephone number, email address, or mailing address listed for the Title IX Coordinator or any other listed official. Directly contact the Title IX Coordinator using the following contact information:
Craig Nelson
cjnelson@ccsnh.edu
603-406-4521
Reporting to a Mandatory Reporter.
All CCSNH employees are deemed mandatory reporters for purposes of this policy. Mandatory reporters include any administrator, supervisor, and faculty member who does not have a statutory privilege of confidentiality by law or who has not otherwise been designated as a confidential resource advisor. Mandatory reporters who learn of an incident of discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation. involving a student or employee are required to report that information to the Title IX Coordinator as soon as possible. Information reported to a mandatory reporter will be shared with others only to the extent necessary to respond to the situation and support the parties and in accordance with state/federal law. Mandatory reporters who themselves are a target misconduct under this policy are not required to report their own experience, though encouraged to do so. If a mandatory reporter fails to comply/report an incident or interferes with an investigation, that employee may be subject to disciplinary action. General inquires to mandatory reporters about policies and procedures and conversations where the alleged perpetrator is not named or implied from the circumstances would not constitute reports for the purpose of this policy. These types of inquiries should nonetheless be referred to the Title IX Coordinator
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