TCC Sexual Misconduct & Sex-Based Harassment Interim Policy (Effective August 1, 2024)

Archived – 2020 TCC Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy

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Important Title IX Update:

The Claremont Colleges’ shared Title IX policy, “The Claremont Colleges Sexual Misconduct and Sex-Based Harassment Interim Policy” (2024 TCC Interim Policy), is effective August 1, 2024. The 2024 TCC Interim Policy is an all-encompassing document that includes the policy and procedures used to address allegations of sexual misconduct and sex-based harassment, as defined in the Policy, alleged to have occurred on or after August 14, 2020 to present. The 2024 TCC Interim Policy was revised November 6, 2024 to ensure compliance with the federal court’s August 28, 2024 decision impacting the required process to address certain types of sexual misconduct involving students from Claremont McKenna College.

Unfortunately, recent changes in the 2024 Title IX Final Rule and related Title IX litigation have provided challenges and, in many cases, confusion, for our community. Please know that the Title IX administrators across TCC and the policy review committee reviewed all potential options and considered the best interests of the TCC community when drafting the shared 2024 TCC Interim Policy. We understand that the policies and procedures are lengthy and sometimes challenging to fully understand, so please contact your campus Title IX Coordinator, or the Assistant Vice President for Title IX at TitleIXAdmin@claremont.edu with any questions or concerns.

What is Title IX?

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. Title IX states:

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.

Title IX at The Claremont Colleges

Simply put, as a member of the Claremont Colleges, whether a student, faculty, or staff, you have the right to live, learn, and work in an environment free of sex discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation. Title IX protects us all – regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, and citizenship status. Individuals who feel they have been discriminated against and/or harassed on the basis of sex have several reporting options, including filing a formal complaint with their respective College’s Title IX Office.

Each College has a designated Title IX Coordinator responsible for the implementation of and compliance with the TCC Title IX Policy and their respective campus policy prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, including sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating/domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation. The Title IX Coordinator is available to provide information regarding an individual’s rights and options under the TCC Title IX Policy and/or any other the applicable college policy. You may also contact the TCC Title IX Administrator, Barbara Reguengo, at TitleIXAdmin@claremont.edu with any questions about the TCC Title IX Policy.

Note: Filing a formal complaint is not required to access supportive measures, resources, and information. Speaking with your Title IX Coordinator does not constitute a formal complaint and does not initiate the formal grievance process.

Please connect with your Title IX Coordinator below for more information: