What is Title IX?

Title IX of the Education Amendments 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and its implementing regulations, 34 C.F.R. Part 106, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities operated by recipients of Federal financial assistance. It is the landmark legislation that bans gender based discrimination in schools and colleges.

Title IX states: "No person in the U.S. shall, on the basis of sex be excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal aid."

 

Title IX Quick Links

 

Title IX Brochure

The Title IX Brochure is a brief overview of the services that the Title IX office offers at CCAC and provides information on what you can expect after reporting an incident.

View Brochure

 

Title IX Policy

Title IX of the Education Amendments 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and its implementing regulations, 34 C.F.R. Part 106, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities operated by recipients of Federal financial assistance. It is the landmark legislation that bans gender-based discrimination in schools and colleges.

Title IX requires educational institutions to maintain policies, practices and programs that do not discriminate against anyone based on sex, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation. Fair and equal treatment in all aspects of higher education is expected under the Title IX regulations. Detailed information on CCAC's Title IX policy can be found in the Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct Reporting and Response Procedure.

 

Ways to Report

At CCAC, there are multiple ways  that you can report an incident to the Civil Rights and Title IX Office.

Online FormTitle IX Coordinator

Title IX Team Training Materials

The 2020 Title IX Regulations 34 CFR §106.45(b)(10) requires recipients to post materials used for training Title IX personnel on their website or make these materials available upon request for inspection by members of the public to inspect.  CCAC’s Title IX Team’s training credentials, along with links to available training materials, are public below.

PCHE Summer 2020 Title IX TrainingPAAR Summer 2020 Title IX TrainingView Title IX Personnel Trainings

 

Title IX Commonly Asked Questions

The United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is in charge of enforcing Title IX. Information regarding OCR can be found at this link.

ALL students, employees, guests or third-party vendors are covered by Title IX.

Any member of the College community, guest, or third party who has experienced or witnessed any form of sex/gender-based discrimination or harassment should report all misconduct to CCAC’s Civil Rights Compliance Officer, who serves as the designated Title IX Coordinator:

 

Alyssa Pietropaolo, J.D.

 

You may also use the College’s online reporting system to report a civil rights violation or incident of sexual misconduct. The online reporting form, which can be submitted anonymously, is linked here.

Any sex and gender based discrimination and harassment including sexual harassment, domestic violence, and harassment based on gender identity and sexual orientation. If you’re wondering whether or not to report an incident, the best practice is to report it and the Title IX Coordinator can help with next steps.

Everyone has a part in helping to create a safe working and learning environment at CCAC. To this end, all members of the College community are encouraged to report any incidents of sex/gender-based discrimination and harassment to the Title IX Coordinator. All CCAC employees are considered Mandatory Reporters, and should report any allegations of sex/gender-based discrimination and harassment in compliance with the process outlined in the Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct Reporting and Response Procedure.

Supporting a friend who is experiencing sexual violence can be very difficult. It is important that you are aware of the numerous resources that are available to support you and your friend. Click here for a helpful infographic.

 

Community Resources

When you register for Pregnancy Accommodations you are entitled to the opportunity to make up any missed work and/or absences that are medically necessary and related to your pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, as well as other accommodations. Learn more here.

As an employee at CCAC, you have a number of responsibilities and duties. To learn more about your role in preventing sexual violence and supporting survivors click here. 

Digital harassment can encompass many types of abuse, such as cyber harassment, cyberbullying or trolling. Online or digital harassment can amount to sexual harassment when it is unwanted and sexual in nature. Some examples include unwanted requests to "sext," spreading or sending sexual images or nude photos, and spreading rumors about sexual behavior.

PEN America offers a comprehensive Online Harassment Field Manual which includes strategies to protect against digital harassment.

Online Harassment Field Manual*

Digital "Safety Snacks"

*Please note, the information provided in the Online Harassment Field Manual is compiled by PEN America, a third party agency with no affiliation to the Community College of Allegheny County. This information is offered as resources that may be helpful, but the views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of CCAC.

Who to Contact?

Any member of the College community, guest, or third party who has experienced or witnessed any form of sex/gender-based discrimination or harassment should report all misconduct to CCAC’s Civil Rights Compliance Officer, who serves as the designated Title IX Coordinator:

 

Alyssa Pietropaolo, J.D.

 

You may also use the College’s online reporting system to report a civil rights violation or incident of sexual misconduct. The online reporting form, which can be submitted anonymously, is linked here.