Nondiscrimination, Sexual Harassment (Title IX) and Sexual Misconduct Policies

Important Resources:

• Sexual Harassment (Title IX) and Sexual Misconduct Policy with Procedures (2020 Regulations) (PDF)
• Sexual Misconduct and Other Discrimination Harassment Policy and Protocols (Nondiscrimination Policy) (2020 Regulations) (PDF)
• Discrimination and Title IX Policies Flowchart Summary (2020 Regulations) (PDF)

Agnes Scott College is committed to providing a healthy learning and work environment that is safe and characterized by mutual trust and respect for all members of our community. This commitment, as well as the college’s obligations under federal law, means that the college will not tolerate discrimination against or harassment of any individual or group based upon race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy or parenting, age, disability or veteran status or any other prohibited factor under law.

Federal and State Civil Rights laws protect individuals from discrimination based upon all protected classes. Additionally, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects individuals from discrimination based on sex, including sexual discrimination, harassment and sexual violence, in education programs or activities which receive federal financial assistance. Members of the community who believe they have been subjected to discrimination or harassment, including sexual misconduct or harassment, are encouraged to report these incidents. Third-party and anonymous reports are also welcome. Once the report has been submitted, the Vice President for Equity and Inclusion or the Title IX Coordinator will act accordingly, which will include a notification regarding receipt of report and further guidance on how the matter will proceed. After a prompt Initial Assessment of early information for the individuals involved, the parties will learn whether these policies apply for them to pursue an adjudication process, and of the opportunities to resolve the matter informally or formally through an investigation.

Reports, comments, questions, or concerns should be communicated to:

• Bias Concerns
  Yves-Rose Porcena
  Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion
  yporcena@agnesscott.edu
  404.471.6540
• Title IX Coordinator
  Marti Fessenden
  mfessenden@agnesscott.edu
  404.471.6547
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Employees
  Audraya Scales
  Assistant Director of People and Culture
  ascales@agnesscott.edu
  404.471.6307 

You may also contact:

Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-1100
www.ed.gov
www.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/index.html