Sexual Misconduct - Sexual Harassment Policy Under Title IX
The Sexual Misconduct - Sexual Harassment Policy prohibits all forms of sexual harassment including; quid pro quo sexual harassment, hostile environment sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
Applicable Federal Law
This policy supplements the general policy statement set forth above and addresses the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ("Title IX"). Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded education programs and activities. Title IX states as follows:
No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
Policy Statement
As noted above, it is the policy of the University to provide an educational environment free of all forms of sex discrimination, including but not limited to unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct or communications constituting sexual harassment, as defined in this policy and as otherwise prohibited by state and federal statutes. Administrators, faculty members, staff, students, contractors, guests, and other members of the University community who commit Sexual Harassment are subject to the full range of University discipline including verbal reprimand; written reprimand; mandatory training, coaching, or counseling; mandatory monitoring; partial or full probation; partial or full suspension; fines; permanent separation from the institution (that is, termination or dismissal); physical restriction from University property; cancellation of contracts; and any combination of the same.
Sexual Misconduct - Sexual Harassment Policy Scope
This policy applies to Sexual Harassment that occurs within the University's Education Programs or Activities and that is committed by an administrator, faculty member, staff, student, contractor, guest, or other member of the University community. Educational program includes physical locations and community events over which the institution exercises "substantial control over both the respondent and the context in which the sexual misconduct occurs." This policy does not apply to Sexual Harassment that occurs off-campus, in a private setting, and outside the scope of the University's Education Programs or Activities including those outside of the United States; such sexual misconduct may be prohibited by the Student Conduct Policy if committed by a student, the Faculty Handbook if committed by a faculty member, or other University policies and standards if committed by an employee including but not limited to the No Fraternization with Students Policy outlined in the Employee Code of Business Conduct & Ethics.
Dismissing a Formal Complaint
The University must dismiss a formal complaint if: (a) the alleged victim is not a current or attempted participant in educational programs or activities; (b) the complaint does not allege sexual harassment in the University's education program or activities; (c) the complaint alleges sexual harassment outside of the U.S.; or (d) the alleged conduct would not constitute sexual harassment if proven.
The University may terminate the formal complaint process at any time during the investigation or hearing if: (a) a complainant notifies the Title IX Coordinator in writing that the complainant would like to withdraw the formal complaint or any allegations therein; (b) the respondent is no longer enrolled or employed by the institution; or (c) the institution is prevented from gathering evidence sufficient to reach a determination regarding the formal complaint or allegations therein.
If the above occurs, the institution will notify all parties in a timely manner as well as determine if other University policies such as those described under the Student Conduct, Faculty Handbook, or Employee Handbook may be appropriately implemented. In some circumstances, such as those where there is an ongoing threat to the campus community, the Title IX Coordinator may decide to pursue formal grievance processes against an alleged perpetrator even if the complainant withdraws their formal complaint.
Reporting Alleged Violations of this Policy
Any person may report Sexual Harassment to the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made in person, by regular mail, telephone, electronic mail, or by any other means that results in the Title IX Coordinator receiving the person's verbal or written report. In-person reports must be made during normal business hours, but reports can be made by regular mail, telephone, or electronic mail at any time, including outside normal business hours.
Title IX Coordinator
Jaimie Aister
Ombudsman
1750 E. Golf Road, 7th Floor
Schaumburg, IL 60173
OR
1575 Garden of the Gods Road, Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Tel: 224-293-5963
Fax: 847-586-7992
E-mail: JAister@colordotech.edu
The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for implementing and monitoring Title IX Compliance on behalf of Colorado Technical University and all of its campuses. This includes coordination of training, education, communications, and administration of the complaint and grievance procedures for the handling of suspected or alleged violations of this policy. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: contacting complainants and respondents to offer supportive measures and discuss proceedings, deciding emergency interim removals, advising parties of the adjudication process, and managing the appeals process.
Campus Specific Contacts
Campus Support Center
1750 E. Golf Road, 7th Floor
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Tel: 847-585-2608
E-mail: CTUOnline_Title9Coordinator@coloradotech.edu
Colorado Springs
1575 Garden of the Gods Road, Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Tel: 719-590-6795
E-mail: CTUColoradoSprings_Title9Coordinator@coloradotech.edu
Denver South
3151 South Vaughn Way
Aurora, CO 80014
Tel: 303-632-2300
E-mail: CTUDenver_Title9Coordinator@coloradotech.edu
CTU also supports the use of confidential resources for all parties, for any reason including but not limited to crisis intervention, advocacy, assistance with legal and housing matters, as well as for sexual misconduct such as sexual harassment, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Information shared with a confidential resource is not disclosed to any party outside of the resource with limited exceptions as defined by law. CTU employees who are confidential resources are not required to report sexual misconduct under this policy, however they may have an obligation to report some forms of criminal conduct to the Campus Security Authority or designee as well as to law enforcement officials. A person defined as a confidential resource may consult with the Title IX Coordinator or internal counsel to determine whether a reporting obligation exists.
To seek a confidential resource internal of the University, please contact ConfidentialReporting@coloradotech.edu. External opportunities for confidential reporting may be found on the University's website under the "University Safety" page.