Title IX

Non-Discrimination Policy

Columbia State hereby reaffirms the policy of the Tennessee Board of Regents that Columbia State Community College does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs, and activities sponsored by Columbia State Community College. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Debbie Long, Executive Director of Human Resources, Title VI and Title IX Officer
dlong15@columbiastate.edu
1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
931-540-2551

Title IX Coordinator

An institutional complaint may be filed directly with the following:

Title IX Coordinator

Executive Director of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator
Debbie Long
dlong15@columbiastate.edu
Pryor Administration Building, room 107B
Columbia Campus
1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
931-540-2551

Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Vice President for Student Affairs / Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Ruth Ann Holt
rholt@columbiastate.edu
Jones Student Center Room 146
Columbia Campus
1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
931-540-2762

Sexual Violence Hotline

After normal business hours: 931.540.2503

Training materials

Department of Education, due process training webinar, https://youtu.be/48UwobtiKDI.
Department of Education, New Title IX Protections Against Sexual Assault webinar.
Session 1 (Final Regulation Update & Training Framework, Title IX - Covered Conduct; Responding to Allegations; How to Serve Your Role Impartially): https://youtu.be/usrFXx1gOr0
Session 2 (Conducting Investigation; Conducting Hearing; Conducting Appeals and Informal Resolution): https://youtu.be/1Ey8cY6RmEw

Policies

TBR Policy 06:01:00:00 Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment or Sexual Misconduct

TBR Policy 06:02:00:00 Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment

TBR Guideline P-080 Discrimination & Harassment – Complaint & Investigation Procedure

Columbia State Policy 06:07:00 Sexual Misconduct

Columbia State Policy 05:01:00 Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Discrimination and Nepotism

Columbia State Policy 05:24:00 Anti-Harassment