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Nondiscrimination and Sexual Misconduct | Title IX

Report Discrimination, Harassment, or Sexual Misconduct

Pikes Peak State College is firmly committed to maintaining a work and learning environment where students, faculty, and staff are treated with dignity and respect. All members of the College community have a responsibility to be aware of what behaviors constitute sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and discrimination actions/offenses and to help create an environment free of harassment or discrimination.
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Nondiscrimination, Harassment and/or Sexual Misconduct

We have policies, procedures, and practices in place to ensure you will get your voice heard when it comes to issues related to discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. Whether you are a student or an employee, it is important to understand your protections, how you can make a report, and the resources that are available to you. 

Notice of Nondiscrimination 

Individuals affiliated with the Colorado Community College System (CCCS), including Pikes Peak State College,shall not discriminate or harass on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or related conditions, marital status, religion, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes, gender expression, or any other protected class or category under applicable local, state or federal law (also known as “civil rights laws”), in connection with employment practices or educational programs and activities (including in admissions). BP 19-60 further provides that individuals affiliated with CCCS shall not retaliate against any person who opposes discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, or participates in any complaint or investigation process.

All personnel responsible for employment decisions and the development and implementation of programs or activities are expected to support this commitment and give their cooperation to assure their individual conduct is in alignment with the CCCS commitment to equal opportunity.

The College has designated Vice President for Human Resource Services, as its Affirmative Action Officer/Equal Opportunity (EO) Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator with the responsibility to coordinate its civil rights compliance activities, which includes sexual misconduct, and grievance procedures.

 

Title IX

Title IX is a federal law passed in 1972 that states, "No person in the United States shall, on the bases 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." 

 

Retaliation 

The College prohibits any acts of retaliation. Retaliation is defined as any adverse employment or educational action taken against a person because of the person’s participation, or perceived participation, in a complaint or investigation of discrimination and/or harassment. Retaliation also includes any act to intimidate, threaten, coerce, or discriminate against any individual for the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege provided by applicable civil rights laws, policies, and procedures.

 

Policies

For more information about the College’s policies, procedures, and definitions related to discrimination and harassment complaints, including Title IX, see:

How to Report a Concern

Any person can make a report at any time by contacting PPSC's Title IX Coordinator. 

Pikes Peak State College employees, unless deemed a confidential resource by law, have an ethical obligation to promptly report any incidents they are aware of concerning civil rights violations. Reports should be made within 24 hours, unless there is reasonable justification for a delay. Employees unsure of the scope of this requirement may direct their questions to the Title IX/EO Coordinator. Failure to report will be considered a violation of BP 3-70, Colorado Community College System Code of Ethics, and may result in discipline, up to and including termination. All other individuals affiliated with CCCS are strongly encouraged to report civil rights violations.

Physical and Mailing Address:
Pikes Peak State College
5675 South Academy Boulevard, Box C-4, Room B-200
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

To File a Report: 

Option 1: Contact the Title IX/EO Coordinator using the contact information above. 

Option 2: Fill out the online report, and we will get in touch with you soon. 

Fill out PPSC Online Report

Outside Reporting: 

To file a report with local law enforcement, visit the Colorado Springs Police Department website.

Students have the right to make inquiries and/ or file a complaint with: 

Office for Civil Rights (OCR) U.S. Department of Education
Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building
1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310
Denver, CO 80204-3582
Telephone: (303) 844-5695
Facsimile: (303) 844-4303
Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov
Web: http://www.ed.gov/ocr

Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
Colorado Civil Rights Division (CCRD)
1560 Broadway Suite 825 Denver, CO 80202
Telephone: (303) 894-2997
Facsimile: (303) 894-7570
Email: dora_CCRD@state.co.us
Web: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/civil-rights

United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
950 17th Street, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80203
Telephone: (800) 669-4000
Facsimile: (303) 866-1085
Web: https://www.eeoc.gov/field-office/denver/location

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Student Pregnancy or Related Conditions

Employees who become aware of a student's pregnancy or related condition are required to provide the student with the contact information of the Title IX/EO Coordinator so they can coordinate specific actions to ensure the student’s access to the college’s educational program or activity.

To request reasonable modifications for pregnancy or related conditions, contact the Title IX/EO Coordinator. 

Reasonable modifications may include, but are not limited to:

  • Breaks during class to express breast milk, breastfeed, or attend to health needs associated with pregnancy or related conditions, including eating, drinking, or using the restroom
  • Intermittent absences to attend medical appointments
  • Access to online or homebound education
  • Changes in schedule or course sequence
  • Extensions of time for coursework and rescheduling of tests and examinations
  • Allowing a student to sit or stand or carry or keep water nearby.
  • Counseling
  • Changes in physical space or supplies (for example, access to a larger desk or a footrest)
  • Elevator access
  • Other changes to policies, practices, or procedures
For more information about the college’s policy regarding pregnancy or related conditions, contact the Title IX/EO Coordinator.

Supportive Measures

“Supportive Measures” are non-disciplinary, non-punitive individualized services offered as appropriate, as reasonably available, and without fee or charge to the Complainant or the Respondent before or after the filing of a formal complaint or where no complaint has been filed. Such measures are designed to restore or preserve equal access to educational and employment programs and/or activities without unreasonably burdening the other party, including measures designed to protect the safety of all parties or the educational/employment environment or deter sexual harassment.

Supportive measures may include (but not limited to):
  • Counseling
  • Reporting to law enforcement
  • Extensions of deadlines or other course-related adjustments
  • Modifications of work or class schedules
  • Campus escort services
  • Mutual restrictions on contact between the parties
  • Changes in work or housing locations
  • Leaves of absence
  • Increased security and monitoring of certain areas of the campus
  • Other similar measures
For more information about supportive measures, contact the Title IX/EO Coordinator.
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Additional Resources

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Confidential Resources

Confidential resources will not share information about a report without the individual’s express written permission unless there is a continuing threat of serious harm to the Complainant or to others or there is a legal obligation to reveal such information.

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Resources for Sexual Assault Victims

You are not alone! There are resources available for you, on and off campus, to help you navigate this difficult journey, including resources to help you file a report, understand your legal protections, seek medical attention, and more.

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Annual Security Reports

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (aka the Clery Act) requires colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to keep and disclose information about crime on and near their campuses.

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Training Materials

For information about obtaining training materials for Coordinators, Informal Resolution Facilitators, Investigators, Decision-Makers, and Appeals, please contact the Title IX/EO Coordinator.