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Title IX

Overview

Central Oregon Community College’s goal is to provide an atmosphere mutual support and respect. We also foster an awareness, acceptance and encouragement of different cultures, values and viewpoints. With this, COCC aims to provide at atmosphere free from any form of discrimination.

Title IX, in particular, is a federal law that prohibits all forms of gender discrimination on the basis of gender stereotypes, characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity. This includes sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic or dating violence and stalking, as well as support for students who are pregnant or experiencing pregnancy-related conditions (pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, lactation or recovery from these conditions).

 

Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating or Domestic Violence or Stalking

First and foremost, if you witness or experience any form of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating or domestic violence or stalking, know that COCC is here to help. We encourage anyone experiencing or witnessing these challenges to complete an incident report, noting that all information is confidential. Someone from COCC’s Title IX office will reach out to you to share resources for support and talk about investigation options, confidentiality, and potential next steps. Note that the College will not take any action unless the person subjected to the behaviors wants us to do so.

Resources for Support

COCC has several on- and off-campus resources to support those who might experience sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating or domestic violence or stalking:

  • COCC Counseling: COCC provides free, personal and confidential counseling to currently enrolled students. Call CAP Services at 541-383-7200 to schedule an appointment, noting that we can typically schedule within a few days.
  • Saving Grace, Central Oregon’s domestic violence and sexual assault support organization. 541-389-7021, with an online chat also available.
  • RAINN, National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE/800-799-7133, with an online chat also available.

And the most important part? Tell someone. COCC is here to help.



 

Pregnancy or Pregnancy-Related Conditions Information

Title IX and COCC also provide support for students who are pregnant or have pregnancy-related conditions related to childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, lactation or recovery from these conditions.

Class, Program and Other Accommodations

COCC instructors will provide reasonable accommodations based on your individual needs. Examples include providing breaks for lactation or attend to health needs, excusing intermittent absence to attend medical appointments, access to online homework, extension on assignments, and rescheduling of tests, just to name a few. If you need an accommodation due to being pregnant or experiencing pregnancy-related conditions, please first contact your instructor to review options. If you need assistance with this process, please reach out to the contacts listed below.

COCC will also provide accommodations if you are involved in non-class related activities so that you can return to regular status with that activity at a later date. Please reach out to the contacts listed below if this applies to you.

Lactation Spaces

COCC provides lactation spaces on all four campuses. Make sure to occasionally review this list as we will add spaces as remodeling and new construction permit.



 

Title IX Policies, Procedures and Contact Information

For complete details about Title IX review COCC’s Title IX Policies and Title IX Procedures information. You are also welcome to contact any of the following individuals with questions or for support:

Alicia Moore, Vice President of Student Affairs/Title IX Coordinator
amoore@cocc.edu or 541-383-7244

Jeremy Abbey, Care and Conduct Coordinator/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
jabbey@cocc.edu or 541-383-7525

Laura Boehme, Vice President for People and Technology (for employee-related Title IX concerns)
lboehme@cocc.edu or 541-383-7219