What is Title IX?

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and its implementing regulations, 34 C.F.R. Part 106, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities operated by recipients of federal financial assistance. It is the landmark legislation that bans gender based discrimination in schools and colleges.

Title IX states: "No person in the U.S. shall, on the basis of sex be excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal aid."

 

Title IX Quick Links

 

 

Title IX Brochure

The Title IX brochure is a brief overview of the services that the Title IX office offers at CCAC and provides information on what you can expect after reporting an incident.

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Title IX Policy

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and its implementing regulations, 34 C.F.R. Part 106, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities operated by recipients of federal financial assistance. It is the landmark legislation that bans gender-based discrimination in schools and colleges.

Title IX requires educational institutions to maintain policies, practices and programs that do not discriminate against anyone based on sex, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation. Fair and equal treatment in all aspects of higher education is expected under the Title IX regulations. Detailed information on CCAC's Title IX policy can be found in the Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct Reporting and Response Procedure.

 

Ways to Report

At CCAC, there are multiple ways  that you can report an incident to the Civil Rights & Title IX office.

Online FormTitle IX Coordinator

Title IX Team Training Materials

The 2020 Title IX Regulations 34 CFR §106.45(b)(10) requires recipients to post materials used for training Title IX personnel on their website or make these materials available upon request for inspection by members of the public. CCAC’s Title IX Team’s training credentials, along with links to available training materials, are public below.

PCHE Summer 2020 Title IX TrainingPAAR Summer 2020 Title IX TrainingView Title IX Personnel Trainings

 

Title IX Commonly Asked Questions

The United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is in charge of enforcing Title IX. Information regarding OCR can be found at this link.

ALL students, employees, guests or third-party vendors are covered by Title IX.

Any member of the college community, guest or third party who has experienced or witnessed any form of sex/gender-based discrimination or harassment should report all misconduct to CCAC’s Civil Rights Compliance Officer, who serves as the designated Title IX Coordinator:

 

Alyssa Pietropaolo, J.D.

 

You may also use the college’s online reporting system to report a civil rights violation or incident of sexual misconduct. The online reporting form, which can be submitted anonymously, is linked here.

Any sex/gender-based discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment, domestic violence, and harassment based on gender identity and sexual orientation. If you’re wondering whether or not to report an incident, the best practice is to report it, and the Title IX Coordinator can help with next steps.

Everyone has a part in helping to create a safe working and learning environment at CCAC. To this end, all members of the college community are encouraged to report any incidents of sex/gender-based discrimination and harassment to the Title IX Coordinator. All CCAC employees are considered Mandatory Reporters and should report any allegations of sex/gender-based discrimination and harassment in compliance with the process outlined in the Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct Reporting and Response Procedure.

Supporting a friend who is experiencing sexual violence can be very difficult. It is important that you be aware of the numerous resources that are available to support you and your friend. Click here for a helpful infographic.

 

Community Resources

The College does not discriminate in its education program or activity against any applicant for admission, student, applicant for employment, or employee on the basis of current, potential, or past pregnancy or related conditions as mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) or any other applicable Federal, State, or Local Law. The College prohibits members of the College community from adopting or implementing any policy, practice, or procedure which treats an applicant for admission, student, applicant for employment, or employee differently on the basis of current, potential, or past parental, family, or marital status. This policy and its pregnancy-related protections apply to all pregnant persons, regardless of gender identity or expression.

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Students who are pregnant or are experiencing related conditions are entitled to reasonable accommodations to prevent sex discrimination and ensure equal access to the college's education program and activity. Students can request accommodations for pregnancy and/or related conditions here.

For information about our lactation spaces, contact the Title IX Coordinator at civilrights@ccac.edu.

All-Gender Restrooms

Access to all-gender restrooms is available across all of CCAC’s campuses.

Campus Building Label Location
Allegheny SSC  All-Gender Restroom 2nd floor by the cafeteria kitchen
Allegheny Jones Hall  All-Gender Restroom 1st floor
Allegheny PE Building  All-Gender Restroom 1st floor
Allegheny CEIT Building Restroom Main floor past the elevators from the entrance
Boyce --- All-Gender Restroom 1st floor near the elevator
Braddock Hills --- Vacant/Occupied Can make single-user as needed
HBC --- Restroom 1st floor, Room 111-A
North --- Restroom Library, 1st floor
If the Library is closed, contact Security at 412.369.4100 for access.
South --- All-Gender Restroom Two restrooms on D3 on both sides of the elevator
WHC --- Restroom 2nd floor near the Biology lab

As an employee at CCAC, you have a number of responsibilities and duties. To learn more about your role in preventing sexual violence and supporting survivors, click here. 

Digital harassment can encompass many types of abuse, such as cyber harassment, cyberbullying or trolling. Online or digital harassment can amount to sexual harassment when it is unwanted and sexual in nature. Some examples include unwanted requests to "sext," spreading or sending sexual images or nude photos, and spreading rumors about sexual behavior.

PEN America offers a comprehensive Online Harassment Field Manual, which includes strategies to protect against digital harassment.

Online Harassment Field Manual*

Digital "Safety Snacks"

*Please note, the information provided in the Online Harassment Field Manual is compiled by PEN America, a third-party agency with no affiliation to the Community College of Allegheny County. This information is offered as resources that may be helpful, but the views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of CCAC.

Who to Contact?

Any member of the college community, guest or third party who has experienced or witnessed any form of sex/gender-based discrimination or harassment should report all misconduct to CCAC’s Civil Rights Compliance Officer, who serves as the designated Title IX Coordinator:

 

Alyssa Pietropaolo, J.D.

 

You may also use the college’s online reporting system to report a civil rights violation or incident of sexual misconduct. The online reporting form, which can be submitted anonymously, is linked here.