Sex Discrimination and Harassment Policy
James Sprunt Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any Education Program or Activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including in admission and employment. Sex discrimination includes discrimination based on sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
In compliance with and as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 and its implementing regulations (“Title IX”) and other civil rights laws, as well as in furtherance of its own values as a higher education institution, James Sprunt Community College does not discriminate in any Education Program or Activity that it operates on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy or related conditions, disability, age, religion, veteran status, parental, marital or family status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law in admission, treatment, access to, or employment in, its programs and activities.
Discrimination and harassment are antithetical to the values and standards of the college community and are incompatible with the safe, healthy environment that the college community expects and deserves. James Sprunt Community College is committed to providing programs, activities, and an education and work environment free from discrimination and harassment. The College is also committed to fostering a community that promotes prompt reporting and fair and timely resolution of those behaviors.
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Notice of Nondiscrimination
James Sprunt Community College, in compliance with and as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 and its implementing regulations (“Title IX”) and other civil rights laws, as well as in furtherance of its own values as a higher education institution, does not discriminate in any education program or activity that it operates on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy or related conditions, disability, age, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law in admission, treatment, access to, or employment in, its programs and activities.
Discrimination and harassment are antithetical to the values and standards of the College community and are incompatible with the safe, healthy environment that the community college expects and deserves. James Sprunt Community College is committed to providing programs, activities, and an education and work environment free from discrimination and harassment. The College is also committed to fostering a community that promotes prompt reporting and fair and timely resolution of those behaviors.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.
James Sprunt Community College’s Title IX Coordinator is Tonya M. Kenan, 133 James Sprunt Drive, Kenansville, NC, tkenan@jamessprunt.edu, 910-275-6100 ext. 6181.
James Sprunt Community College’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the College’s Internet under the Title IX tab.
To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to the College’s website at https://jamessprunt.edu/about/title-ix/.
Individuals also may make inquiries regarding discrimination or harassment to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights by contacting the District of Columbia Office, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1475; Phone: 800-42. 481; email: OCR@ed.gov.