The College of Wooster (the “College”) is committed to a work and educational environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work and study in an atmosphere that promotes equal opportunities and prohibits all discriminatory practices, including harassment. The College affirms its commitment to promote the goals of fairness and equity in all aspects of the educational enterprise. This commitment extends to all rights, privileges, programs and activities, including but not limited to housing, employment, admissions, financial assistance, and educational and athletic programs at the College.
The College will not tolerate and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any employee, student, supervisor, vendor, customer or volunteer on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender, gender expression and/or identity, political affiliation, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, medical condition, domestic violence victim status, or any other reason prohibited by federal, state or local law.
This policy covers nondiscrimination in employment and in access to educational opportunities. Therefore, any member of the campus community, guest, or visitor who acts to deny, deprive, or limit the educational, employment, residential, and/or social access, benefits, and/or opportunities of any member of the campus community on the basis of their actual or perceived membership in the protected classes listed above is in violation of The College of Wooster’s policy on nondiscrimination. When brought to the attention of the College, any such discrimination will be appropriately remedied by the College.
Sex discrimination is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106, as amended). Title IX is a federal law that provides:
“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, including admissions and employment.”
Sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, are prohibited under Title IX. The College of Wooster has legal obligations under Title IX, including responding appropriately to reports of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct. These obligations include taking prompt and effective action when the College has actual knowledge of potential violations, investigating reports as required by applicable law and College policy, providing supportive measures, and educating and training campus personnel regarding their responsibilities for recognizing, reporting, and responding to such conduct.
Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or other conduct prohibited by this Policy, to the Title IX Coordinator or a Deputy Title IX Coordinator in person, by mail, by telephone, by electronic mail, or by any other means that results in the receipt of a verbal or written report. Reports may be made by the individual who experienced the conduct, by a witness, or by a third party. Upon receipt of a report, the College will respond in a manner consistent with its obligations under Title IX and applicable law.