Title IX

Pursuant to Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and other applicable state laws and the Technical College of the Lowcountry College Policy, it is illegal to harass or discriminate against any individual (faculty, staff, student, or visitor) on the basis of sex. Specifically, Title IX states no person in the United States shall, on the basis 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. Under Title IX, discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment or sexual violence, such as rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and sexual coercion. Title IX prohibits retaliation against an individual who, in good faith, asserts his or her rights under Title IX or other applicable federal laws and state laws prohibiting illegal discrimination. Title IX also prohibits discrimination against pregnant and parenting students.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to maintaining a safe and supportive campus for all faculty, staff, and students. The college affirms the principle that individuals have the right to be free from any form of harassment.

Harassment consists of unwelcome conduct, whether verbal, physical, or visual, that is based upon a person’s sex, color, race, religion, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status. The Technical College of the Lowcountry will not tolerate harassing conduct that interferes unreasonably with a student’s educational process; an individual’s work performance; or that creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive campus environment. Further, the College does not tolerate acts of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual harassment, and sexual assault.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry’s Policies and Procedures for Title IX can be found using these links:

For Students:

For Employees:

REPORTING POSSIBLE VIOLATIONS

Any student, Faculty*, or Staff* member who believes he or she has experienced or witnessed discrimination including sexual harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking must report such incidents to the Title IX Coordinator:

Allison Canning, Title IX Coordinator
Beaufort Mather Campus
Building 8, Room 221
843-525-8210
acanning@tcl.edu

Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the Coordinator listed above or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights. (Telephone: 800.421.3481 | Email: OCR@ed.gov)

* Faculty and Staff are required to report incidents to the Title IX Coordinator when involving students. The only TCL employees exempt from mandatory reporting are licensed mental health professionals (only as part of their job description such as counseling services).

TRAINING FOR TITLE IX PERSONNEL

Confidentiality

Confidentiality will always be maintained to the fullest extent possible. However, confidentiality of the allegation and identity of the complainant cannot be guaranteed because fairness to the individual accused must be considered, as well as, the safety and welfare of all members of the college community and may require the disclosure of the allegation and identity of the complainant to the community.

TCL Title IX Contacts:

Title IX Coordinator:
Allison Canning, Vice President for Student Affairs, acanning@tcl.edu, 843-525-8210, Bldg. 8, Rm 221

Title IX Deputy Coordinator:
Ali Cadmus, Director Human Resources, acadmus@tcl.edu, 843-525-8364, Bldg. 6, Rm 103-A

Local, State, and National Resources

Technical College of the Lowcountry Security

Beaufort Mather Campus, Building 11
843-525-8301
Culinary Institute of the South
Lobby
843-473-5147
Mungin Center
Lobby
843-812-8262
New River Campus
Building 50, Room 103843-470-6006

Hopeful Horizons, Beaufort, SC https://www.hopefulhorizons.org/

Rape Crisis & Children’s Advocacy Center 1-800-868-2632 (24 Hour Hotline) | 1-843-524-2256

Domestic Violence (formerly CODA) 1-800-868-2632 (24 Hour Hotline) | 1-843-770-1070

SC Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault 803-256-2900

DoD Safe Helpline (Military) 877-995-5247

STUDENT SERVICES