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Non-Discrimination Statement

Westminster College is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.  The College is dedicated to maintaining an environment where all people feel respected and included.  In accordance with federal and state law, Title IX and College policy, the College prohibits harassment or discrimination on the basis of an individual's/individuals' race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, disability or genetic information in its programs, activities and employment.  Incidents of harassment and discrimination will warrant appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination from the College.

Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy Statement

Westminster College is committed to providing a learning environment free of all forms of violence, abuse, intimidation, fear, discrimination, and coercive conduct, including Sexual Harassment. Westminster College does not tolerate Sexual Harassment, as defined in this policy. Sexual Harassment is a serious offense and is a violation of the College’s core values of fairness, integrity, respect, and responsibility. 

Westminster College is committed to educating its community members on all forms of Sexual Harassment and to empowering students, faculty and staff to speak out against these acts. All reports of Sexual Harassment will be taken seriously and addressed through the processes outlined in this policy.

Contact

Title IX Coordinator: Mandy March
Deputy Coordinators: Dr. Kasi Lacey

Training

1. The College will ensure that the Title IX Coordinator, Investigator(s), Hearing Officer, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution has received training on:
   1. The definition of Sexual Harassment as set out in this policy; 
   2. The definition of Consent under this policy and how to apply the definition of Consent consistently and impartially;
   3. The scope of the College’s education program or activity; 
   4. How to conduct the grievance process, including investigations, hearings, appeals, and informal resolutions (as applicable); and
   5. How to serve impartially, including avoiding prejudgment of the facts at issue, conflicts of interest, or bias. 
2. Hearing Officer will also receive training on:
   1. How to operate any technology used in conducting a hearing; and
   2. How to determine relevance of questions and evidence, including the provisions of this policy pertaining to the exclusion of evidence of a Complainant’s previous sexual behavior
3. Investigators will also receive training on:
   1. How to determine if evidence is relevant to an investigation; and
   2. How to create an investigative report that fairly summarizes relevant evidence. 
4. All training materials used by the College must not rely on sex stereotypes and must promote the impartial investigation and adjudication of Formal Complaints. All training materials used to train the Title IX Coordinator, Investigator, Hearing Officer, and any individual who facilitates an informal resolution must be made publicly available. These materials will be published in this section of our website. 

Links to Trainings

Title IX New Regulation Training

TIX Team Training: Title IX Policy overview, definitions, and scope

TIX Team Training: Investigations

TIX Team Training: Hearings and Appeals