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Hocking College wants those who have experienced sexual misconduct or another type of discrimination or harassment based on a protected class, and those who have been accused of the same, to understand how the College addresses these issues. This includes each party’s options and resources as well as the College’s legal responsibilities.
If you are in immediate crisis, CALL 911.
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in education programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. "Education programs and activities" include all of a school's operations, including employment and school-sponsored athletics and activities (on or off campus).
Title IX protects students, employees and third parties with a relationship to the College, whether on or off campus. This includes:
- Hocking College students
- Faculty, staff, and interns
- Applicants for employment or education
- High school students participating in programs at Hocking College
- Visiting
student athletes - Campus visitors
Hocking College is committed to maintaining a workplace, academic and athletic environment free of discrimination and harassment. The College shall not tolerate discriminatory or harassing behavior by or against employees, faculty members, vendors, customers, students or other persons participating in a College program or activity. Employees and students are expected to assist in the College's efforts to prevent discrimination or harassment from occurring.
While the College does not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment, the Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy is intended to cover discrimination and harassment based on a protected class. Protected classes for purposes of this policy are sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information (GINA), military status, sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. Please see Policy 23.002, Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination.
A person who experiences sexual misconduct has the option to report anonymously through the online report form; however, the College’s investigation and response to anonymous complaints likely will be limited. If the anonymous report includes a crime, it will be included in the College’s crime statistics. Supervisory employees are not permitted to submit anonymous reports unless the supervisory employee also is the victim.
If you have information about potential sexual violence or another type of discrimination, harassment, hostile work environment or retaliation based on a protected class, click on the link below to submit a complaint and a representative of Equity and Compliance will contact you within two (2) business days.
Secure Reporting
The College uses a secure reporting format to address the situation in a prompt and efficient manner. The online report form is sent directly to the Title IX Coordinator. This is the College's preferred method of reporting.
IMPORTANT: Your report will be reviewed during business hours. If you have an emergency, please call 911 or the College Police at 740.753.6598.
Complaints also can be filed with the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) in the U.S. Department of Education, the Ohio Civil Rights Commission (OCRC) or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
College policy and federal, state and local law prohibit retaliation in any form against any employee, faculty member, student, vendor, customer or other person participating in a college program or activity who complains or reports an allegation, or who participates in an investigation of discrimination or harassment. Retaliation is a serious violation that can subject the offender to sanctions independent of the merits of the allegation. Allegations of retaliation should promptly be directed to the Title IX Coordinator.
Title IX Coordinator
Hannah Guada
John Light Hall 198
740.753.7067
guadah@drordi.com
Hocking College Campus Safety and Police
Behind Light and Oakley Halls off of the Loop Rd, next to Hocking Heights Residence Hall
740.753.6598
Nelsonville Police Department
211 Lake Hope Drive
Nelsonville, OH 45764
740.753.1922
Athens County Sheriff's Department
13 W Washington St #100
Athens, OH 45701
740.593.6633
Residence Life and Staff
All Employees of Hocking College are "responsible employees" by Title IX standards and are mandated to report acts of violence for Title IX investigation.
Athens County Prosecutor / Victim Assistance
Keller Blackburn, Prosecutor
Alli Purcell, Victim Advocate
1 S. Court St., Athens, OH 45701
740.753.6449
Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program
1.740-591-4266 (24/7 Hotline)
Hawks Center for Well-Being
241 John Light Hall
Counseling Available
740-753-7079
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
1350 Euclid Avenue, Suite 325
Cleveland, OH 44115-1812
ATIXA - Title IX Coordinator One: Foundations July 18 – 19, 2023
ODHE Advanced Title IX Training May 25 & June 10 2021
ODHE Advanced Title IX Decision-Maker Training
ODHE Day One Decision-Maker Training
ODHE Day Two Decision-Maker Training
ODHE Modeling Practice Advanced Decision-Maker Training
ODHE Relevancy Cheat Sheet for Training
ODHE Title IX Investigator Training
Tequila Guys Face Scenario for Decision-Maker Training
Training Investigation Report for Advanced Decision-Maker Training
