Title IX Policy
Northampton Community College is committed to ensuring an environment free of discrimination, violence, and harassment. The Discrimination, Harassment, and Misconduct Policy covers areas of sexual harassment, including sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking, and other forms of discrimination and harassment.
View Live Hearing Procedures (PDF)
Retaliation
A recipient cannot retaliate against an individual, including a Title IX Coordinator, for the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege secured by Title IX. Other forms of retaliation include:
- Against an individual because they filed a complaint alleging a violation of Title IX
- Participated in a Title IX investigation, hearing, or proceeding
- Advocated for the Title IX rights of others is also prohibited.
For more information about prohibited retaliation, please review:
34 C.F.R. Section 106.71 (PDF)
