Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Maricopa County Community College District Common Policies | CGCC Catalog & Student Handbook 2019-2020 8 7 Pending Governing Board Approval, 8/27/19. For the most current information regarding common policies, log on to https://district.maricopa.edu/stewardship/maricopa-governance/common-pages/student-regulations 14. Challenge documentary evidence obtained during the investigation. 15. Have an advocate or advisor present at all phases of the investigation. 16. An outcome based solely on evidence presented during the investigation. Such evidence should be credible, relevant, based in fact, and without prejudice. 17. Written notice of the investigation, findings, and sanctions. 18. Be informed in advance of any public release of information regarding the investigation. 19. Give consent for the release of any personally identifiable information contained in the investigation. V. Due Process Due process is afforded any employee, student, or visitor accused of Sexual Harassment or Discrimination prohibited under this Policy. On receipt of a Formal Complaint, or upon receipt of credible evidence that Sexual Harassment or Discrimination prohibited under this Policy has occurred, an immediate preliminary inquiry will be conducted to determine if there is reasonable cause to believe this Policy has been violated. A preliminary inquiry shall be concluded within ten working days following the determination that such reasonable cause exists; however, it may be re-opened in the event additional evidence of a violation of this Policy is later discovered. If, following a preliminary inquiry, such reasonable cause is found, a prompt, thorough, impartial investigation will be conducted by a qualified, authorized investigator. An investigation will be conducted using a preponderance of evidence standard. A preponderance of evidence standard means that an investigator will conclude that Sexual Harassment or Discrimination occurred only if the results of the investigation demonstrate it is more likely than not that such conduct took place. If the investigator's final decision is that Sexual Harassment or Discrimination prohibited under this Policy occurred, the college will take immediate action to eliminate the Harassment or Discrimination, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects. Remedies for the victim of Sexual Harassment or Discrimination will also be sought. Violations of this Policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination for employees; sanctions up to and including suspension or expulsion for students; and appropriate sanctions against campus visitors. This Policy applies to prohibited conduct that impacts the educational environment, whether it occurs on or off campus, and covers students, employees, and visitors. A. Sex Discrimination Grievance Procedures for Students The purpose of these procedures is to provide a prompt and equitable resolution for allegations of Discrimination as prohibited under this Policy. Persons believing that they have been subjected to or witnessed, or otherwise know of Discrimination or Harassment on any of these bases may file a Complaint with the college. These procedures address allegations of Discrimination or Sexual Harassment as prohibited under this Policy. The procedures also address allegations of retaliation against those who have opposed practices forbidden under the Policy, those who have made allegations of Discrimination or Harassment under the Policy, and those who have testified or otherwise participated in enforcement of the Policy. B. Mediation Alleged victims who believe they have been discriminated against or harassed may choose in certain circumstances to resolve their allegations through mediation. Mediation is an informal and confidential process where parties can participate in a search for fair and workable solutions. An Alleged Victim may choose to ask the Title IX Coordinator to assist in the mediation process. Allegations that are addressed through mediation are not required to be made in writing. The parties may agree upon a variety of resolutions such as modification of work assignment, training for a department, or an apology. Parties may agree to a resolution that is oral or embodied in a written agreement. With a written agreement, the parties may elect to file it with the Title IX Coordinator in the event enforcement becomes necessary. Once both parties reach a mediated agreement, it is final and cannot be the basis of a Request for Reconsideration. The Title IX Coordinator or either party may at any time, prior to a final agreement, decide that attempts at mediation have failed. Upon such notice, the Title IX Coordinator may conduct a preliminary inquiry to