Title IX
Title IX is a federal law that states: “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 applies to students and employees. Title IX provides provisions to address student to student conduct, student to employee conduct and conduct between employees.
Mitchell Community College is committed to providing a safe environment in which students can pursue their education free from the effects of sexual misconduct which includes sexual harassment and sexual assault. Therefore, the College seeks to educate students, faculty and staff about these issues and to provide resources for those who believe they have experienced such behavior. The College reserves the right to respond with what measures it deems appropriate to prevent sexual misconduct and preserve the safety and well-being of its students and employees.
Title IX applies to all programs, services and activities at Mitchell Community College. While compliance with the law is everyone’s responsibility at Mitchell, listed below are the staff members who have primary responsibility for Title IX compliance. If you believe that you have been or are being discriminated against, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or a trusted faculty or staff member who will notify the Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator is required to take action with investigation, remedy the situation and prevent its recurrence.
Questions about the Non-Discrimination Policy or Title IX can be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, Paul Santos, (704) 978-5409 or psantos@mitchellcc.edu or Kenya Rambeau, Deputy Title IX Coordinator at (704) 978-1369 or krambeau@mitchellcc.edu, located at 500 West Broad Street, Statesville, NC 28677-5264; or, by contacting the Office for Civil Rights, District of Columbia Office, U.S. Department of Education: Telephone (202) 453-6020 email ocr.dc@ed.gov.