Equity and Non-Discrimination Policies

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Public Notification of Non-Discrimination in Educational Programs

Brazosport College offers academic and vocational programs published in this, the current college catalog. Admission to these programs is based on the criteria stated in the Academic Services and Enrollment Policies section of the catalog.

It is the policy of Brazosport College to provide equal employment and educational opportunity on the basis of merit without discrimination because of gender, pregnancy, race, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, veterans’ status, or genetic status.

For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinators.

Title IX Coordinator Contact Information

W. Brad McGonagle, PhD.
Vice President of Human Resources & Title IX Coordinator
Phone: (979) 230-3126
Brad.McGonagle@brazosport.edu

Alex Crouse
Director, Student Life & Deputy Title IX Coordinator
979-230-3355
alex.crouse@brazosport.edu
Office: J-117D

titleix@brazosport.edu

https://www.brazosport.edu/sexualmisconduct/

Title IX / Sexual Misconduct

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The College District prohibits discrimination and harassment of any student on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment

Title IX of the Education Amendment and Brazosport College Policy specifically prohibits discrimination in services or benefits offered by the College based upon gender. Brazosport College’s Policy FFDA (Local) provides that students are to be free from sex discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. It can be found https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline/PolicyDetails?key=215&code=FFDA#legalTabContent.

Sexual violence and sexual harassment are forms of gender discrimination and, therefore, are prohibited under Title IX. Sexual violence refers to physical sexual acts perpetrated against a person’s will or where a person is incapable of giving consent. A number of different acts fall into the category of sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, sexual abuse, and sexual coercion.

Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, unwelcome requests for sexual favors, unwelcome verbal comments of a sexual nature, and physical contact or touching of a sexual nature. Conduct is unwelcome when it is not solicited by an individual and is regarded by him or her as unwanted or offensive. Sexual harassment is wrongful regardless of whether the parties are of the same sex or of the opposite sex. A violation of this policy occurs when the conduct is sufficiently severe or pervasive and:

a. Submission to such conduct is explicitly or implicitly made a term or condition of employment, instruction, or participation in other College District activities;

b. Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as basis for personnel or academic decisions that affect the individual who has been subjected to sexual advances; and/or

c. Such conduct has the effect of interfering with the individual’s work or academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or learning environment.

Any person (student, faculty, staff, or guest) who has questions on this topic or who believes that discriminatory practices have occurred based upon gender may discuss their concerns and file informal or formal complaints of possible violations of Title IX with any of the following individuals:

W. Brad McGonagle, Ph.D, VP Human Resources & Title IX Coordinator
979-230-3126; brad.mcgonagle@brazosport.edu

Alex Crouse, Director, Student Life & Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Office J.117D; 979-230-3355; alex.crouse@brazosport.edu

Any person who has questions or who believes that discriminatory practices have occurred may also contact the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at:

1999 Bryan Street, Suite 1620
Dallas, TX 75201-6810
Telephone: (214) 661-9600
Facsimile: (214) 661-9587
Email: OCR.Dallas@ed.gov

24 Hour Crisis Hotline:
(979) 849-5166
(800) 243-5788
(281) 585-0902

Facilities for the Disabled and Special Populations Notice

The college maintains designated parking in all areas of the campus for the disabled. There are eight elevators located around campus A-wing C-wing, D-wing, J-wing, L-wing, Library, Corporate Learning Center, and Sadler building. Designated restroom facilities that will accommodate the disabled are located on the first floor adjacent to the G-wing, first and second floors of the L-wing, and the first and second floors of the A-wing.

Students who have questions regarding facilities and/or services for individuals with disabilities should contact the special populations counselor located in the Counseling and Testing Office, 979-230-3040.