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Title IX
McDowell Technical Community College (“MTCC”), in compliance with and as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 and its implementing regulations (“Title IX”) and other civil rights laws, as well as in furtherance of its own values as a higher education institution, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, age, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law in admission, treatment, or access to, or employment in, its programs and activities.
Non Discrimination Notice
McDowell Technical Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any Education Program or Activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including in admission and employment. Sex discrimination includes discrimination based on sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
McDowell Technical Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any Education Program or Activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including in admission and employment. Sex discrimination includes discrimination based on sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
McDowell Technical Community College, in compliance with and as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 and its implementing regulations (“Title IX”) and other civil rights laws, as well as in furtherance of its own values as a higher education institution, does not discriminate in any Education Program or Activity that it operates on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy or related conditions, disability, age, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law in admission, treatment, access to, or employment in, its programs and activities.
Discrimination and harassment are antithetical to the values and standards of the
McDowell Technical Community College community; are incompatible with the safe, healthy environment that the McDowell Technical Community College community expects and deserves; and will not be tolerated. McDowell Technical Community College is committed to providing programs, activities, and an education and work environment free from discrimination and harassment. McDowell Technical Community College is also committed to fostering a community that promotes prompt reporting and fair and timely resolution of those behaviors.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to McDowell Technical Community College’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. McDowell Technical Community College’s Title IX Coordinator is Breanna Wilson, Cedar Building (11), [email protected], and (828) 652-0618.
McDowell Technical Community College’s nondiscrimination policy can be located on the college’s website at
The grievance procedures can be located at https://mcdowelltech.edu/about-us/planning-and-accountability/policy-manual/
To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a Complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to College Procedure CP 2.18.1 located at https://mcdowelltech.edu/about-us/planning-and-accountability/procedures-manual/.
Individuals also may make inquiries regarding discrimination or harassment to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights by contacting the District of Columbia Office, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1475; Phone: 800-42. 481; email: [email protected].
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY BE VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, DATING VIOLENCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, OR STALKING:
If you or someone you know may have been a victim of the behaviors listed above or any other type of violence, you are strongly encouraged to seek immediate assistance.
ASSISTANCE CAN BE OBTAINED 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, FROM THE MARION POLICE DEPARTMENT (LOCATED AT 270 SOUTH MAIN ST, MARION, NC AND AVAILABLE BY PHONE AT 911). ASSISTANCE CAN ALSO BE OBTAINED FROM THE McDOWELL COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT (LOCATED AT 593 SPAULDING RD., MARION, NC AND AVAILABLE BY PHONE AT 911)
During business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday), you are also strongly encouraged to contact one of the following individuals:
Breanna Wilson, Title IX Coordinator 828‐652‐0618;
Breanna’s office is located in the Cedar Building (11).
Ryan Garrison, Deputy Title IX Coordinator 828-652-0627;
Ryan’s office is located in the Cedar Building (11)
Aprille Bailey, Director of Student Services / Registrar 828-652-0629;
Aprille’s office is located in the Cedar Building (11)
For additional information about seeking medical assistance and emotional support, as well as important contact information for local law enforcement agencies, hospitals, and other resources, see Exhibit A attached to this document.