Title IX
Non-Discrimination Policy
Columbia State hereby reaffirms the policy of the Tennessee Board of Regents that Columbia State Community College does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs, and activities sponsored by Columbia State Community College. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:
Cissy Holt, Vice President Student Affairs, Interim Title IX Coordinator
rholt@ColumbiaState.edu
Jones Student Center, room 146
Columbia Campus
1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
931.540.2762
Title IX Coordinator
An institutional complaint may be filed directly with the following:
Vice President for Student Affairs/Interim Title IX Coordinator
Ruth Ann Holt
rholt@ColumbiaState.edu
Jones Student Center, room 146
Columbia Campus
1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
931.540.2762
Sexual Violence Hotline
After normal business hours: 931.540.2503
Training materials
- Department of Education, due process training webinar, https://youtu.be/48UwobtiKDI.
- Department of Education, New Title IX Protections Against Sexual Assault webinar.
- Session 1 (Final Regulation Update & Training Framework, Title IX - Covered Conduct; Responding to Allegations; How to Serve Your Role Impartially): https://youtu.be/usrFXx1gOr0
- Session 2 (Conducting Investigation; Conducting Hearing; Conducting Appeals and Informal Resolution): https://youtu.be/1Ey8cY6RmEw
Policies
TBR Policy 06:01:00:00 Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment or Sexual Misconduct
TBR Policy 06:02:00:00 Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
TBR Guideline P-080 Discrimination & Harassment – Complaint & Investigation Procedure
Columbia State Policy 06:07:00 Sexual Misconduct
Columbia State Policy 05:01:00 Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Discrimination and Nepotism
Columbia State Policy 05:24:00 Anti-Harassment