Report Procedure

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An online Title IX Sexual Harassment and other Discrimination Form form has been created for reporting discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking

Students may also report discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual violence directly to the Director for Community Standards/Title IX Coordinator, Shannon Nicholson, MS, LPC, 314-539-5345, snicholson29@stlcc.edu or to a campus based lead Title IX Investigator.

 

Employees may report discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual violence to the Director of Community Standards/Title IX Coordinator, Shannon Nicholson, MS, LPC, 314-539-5345, or the Deputy Title IX coordinator Shirley Simmons, 314-539-5127.

Anonymous Reports

Anonymous reports of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual violence are accepted. All reasonable steps to investigate and respond to such reports will be undertaken. However, the College's ability to respond to anonymous complaints may be limited.

College Police

Individuals may also report sexual misconduct to College Police in person or using the phone number below. A report to College Police will be considered a report to law enforcement. Though College Police can assist victims of sexual violence in accessing services and/or contacting the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator, College Police may also proceed with pursuing a criminal investigation and/or criminal charges with or without the victim's consent. College Police can also assist with connecting students to other law enforcement agencies if sexual misconduct occurs somewhere other than on STLCC property.

The College will respond in a prompt and equitable manner to allegations of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual violence and will respond appropriately to those who violate this policy, up to and including dismissal from employment or expulsion from the College, as applicable.

Though the College encourages all individuals to bring reports of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual violence to the attention of the Title IX coordinator and/or Deputy Title IX coordinator, students who seek support but wish to maintain confidentiality may contact mental health counselors available free of charge on each campus.

College Counseling Services

314-539-5151
counseling@stlcc.edu

Florissant Valley Campus

Student Center

Forest Park Campus

Student Center, Room 200
Counseling available through this location for students attending classes at the Harrison Center.

Meramec Campus (South County)

Clark Hall, 2nd Floor, AD249
Counseling available through this location for students attending classes at the South County Center.

Wildwood

Room 105G
314-984-7423

Employees may contact the Employee Assistance Program at 800-356-0845 for confidential assistance.

Any individual who wishes to maintain confidentiality may speak with off-campus rape or domestic violence crisis counselors and off-campus members of the clergy and chaplains.

What Happens When a Report Is Filed?

Following a report of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment or sexual violence, the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator (for matters involving employees) will designate an individual(s) to conduct an investigation. As part of the investigation, as appropriate, the investigator(s) will meet with the reporting party, meet with the responding party, conduct additional interviews with fact witnesses, and gather relevant documentation. All investigations will be thorough, reliable and impartial.

Confidentiality

Privacy of the parties is a top priority to the College. However, sometimes limited information must be disclosed to fully investigate a report. The College will weigh the impacted party's request for confidentiality in determining whether or how to proceed with an investigation. In some instances, to protect the safety of the STLCC community, an investigation may still go forward even if the impacted party refuses to participate with the investigation.

If the reported Title IX Policy violation constitutes a reportable offense under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Title IX coordinator is required to report basic non-identifying information to the College's Department of Public Safety. Further, the College may have to provide a timely warning in a manner likely to reach all members of the campus community in order to safeguard students and campus employees.

Retaliation Is Prohibited

Retaliation against an individual because the individual filed a complaint alleging a violation of Title IX; participated in a Title IX investigation, hearing or proceeding; or advocated for others' Title IX rights is prohibited. Individuals are not to be intimidated, threatened, coerced or discriminated against for engaging in such activity. Any person who participates in such retaliation shall be subject to disciplinary action.

Board Policy Statement

St. Louis Community College is committed to creating inclusive, welcoming, and respectful learning and working environments focused on the needs of our diverse communities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. The College’s nondiscrimination policies apply to any phase of its employment process, any phase of its admission, or financial aid programs, and all of its educational programs or activities.

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