Title IX and Sexual Misconduct
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces, among other statutes, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Title IX protects people from discrimination based on their sex or gender identify in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. Title IX states that: No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
FVCC has several individuals on campus identified as Title IX Liaisons. A Title IX Liaison is a person who is available to support and refer students, staff, and/or faculty who are concerned about or want to report on incident of sexual harassment or assault.
FVCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or handicap in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities.
Resources
Information
FVCC employees involved in the College’s Title IX process such as the Title IX Coordinator, investigators, decision-makers, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process, receive the training required by Title IX. The training includes, among other things, how to serve impartially and without bias.
Policy and Procedure
Campus Contacts
Title IX Coordinator
Dean of Students
Liaisons - Fall 2022
Our campus has individuals on campus identified as a Title IX Liaison – a person who is available to support and refer students, staff, and/or faculty who are concerned about or want to report on incident of sexual harassment or assault.
- Founders Hall – Scott Brantner
- Student Services – Kelly Murphy
- Employees – Karen Glasser
- OT/Brewing/Farm/Culinary
- CE/Theatre/College Center – Luke Lavin
- Health Professions – Carla Genovese
- LCC – Megan Rayome
Investigator
An Investigator assists in resolving complaints of sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, gender-related violence including stalking and intimate partner violence, and protected class discrimination and harassment at the College. When a complaint is filed, the Title IX Investigator will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation. The Title IX Investigator acts as a neutral party in the investigation and provides a detailed, unbiased report regarding the findings of the investigation.
Campus Resource Officer
Student Mental Health Counselor
Trainings Attended
2018
Civil Rights Investigator Level I Certification, July 2018
2019
Regulations Overview, January 2019
Title IX & BIT training w/ Scott Lewis May 2019 (through the Montana University System)
2020
Regulations Overview of Colleges and Universities May 2020
Regulations Q&A for ATIXA members May 2020
New Title IX Regulations for Boards of Trustees and Cabinet Level Administration June 2020
Hearing Panels and Decision-Makers: Briefing on the New Regulations June 2020
2021
Title IX Coordinator: Foundations April 2021
Title IX Civil Rights Investigator 2 March 2021
Title IX Advisor Training March 2021
Non-Discrimination Statement
Flathead Valley Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or handicap in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX and Section 504 may be referred to: Title IX Coordinator, Kelly Murphy, BH 110, TitleIXCoordinator@fvcc.edu, (406) 756-3812.