Title IX Harassment and Sexual Assault Information

Title IX & Sexual Violence

Pursuant to Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and other applicable state laws and Piedmont Technical College Policy, it is illegal to harass or discriminate against any individual (faculty, staff, student, or visitor) on the basis of sex. Specifically 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. Under Title IX, discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment or sexual violence, such as rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, and sexual coercion. Title IX also prohibits retaliation against an individual who, in good faith, asserts his or her rights under Title IX or other applicable federal laws and state laws prohibiting illegal discrimination.

Title IX Policy

Piedmont Technical College is committed to maintaining a safe and supportive campus for all faculty, staff, and students. The college affirms the principle that individuals have the right to be free from any form of harassment.

Harassment consists of unwelcome conduct, whether verbal, physical, or visual, that is based upon a person's sex, color, race, religion, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status. Piedmont Technical College will not tolerate harassing conduct that interferes unreasonably with a student’s educational process; an individual’s work performance; or that creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive campus environment. Further, Piedmont Technical College does not tolerate acts of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual harassment, and sexual assault.

Piedmont Technical College Policies and Procedures for Title IX can be found using these links:

For Students:

• The Student Code of Conduct
• Student Code Procedures for Addressing Alleged Acts of Sexual Violence & Sexual Harassment
• Officials with Authority to Institute Corrective Measures

For Employees:

• Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, & Sexual Misconduct

Title IX Coordinators

Any student or employee who experiences sexual harassment (including sexual misconduct, sexual assault, or sexual violence), harassment, or discrimination on the basis of sex is encouraged to contact one of the following coordinators:

For Students

Tamatha Sells
Dean of Student Services
Greenwood Campus, 244-A
864-941-8363
sells.t@ptc.edu

For Employees

Alesia Brown
Director of Human Resources
Greenwood Campus, 157-A
864-941-8611
Brown.a@ptc.edu