Northern New Mexico College Title IX Policy (Interim)

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If you have experienced sexual harassment, including sexual assault as defined in this policy, you have a variety of options available to you. You may report this crime to the police, pursue administrative investigative options, seek supportive measures and seek confidential resources.
 
You have the choice of submitting an informal complaint or a formal complaint at the College. Both choices include tailored supportive measures to assist in providing you with the support needed to continue learning or working at Northern. A formal complaint initiates an investigation while an informal complaint does not. You can also speak with a confidential resource described in Section 3 and identified in Appendix B to explore your options before making your decision.
 

Section 1 of this policy provides additional information on what to do if you experience sexual harassment, including sexual assault.

General

Northern New Mexico College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (including gender, sex stereotyping, gender expression, and gender identity). Sexual harassment, which includes acts of sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination. Sex discrimination is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the New Mexico Human Rights Act, NMSA 1978, Sections 28-1-1 to 28-1-7, 28-1-7.2, 28-1-9 to 28-1-14; and Northern New Mexico College policy.

Northern is committed to providing a workplace and educational environment, as well as other benefits, programs, and activities that are free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. To ensure compliance with federal and state civil rights laws and regulations, and to affirm its commitment to promoting the goals of fairness and equity in all aspects of the educational enterprise, Northern has developed policies and procedures that provide a fair, prompt, and impartial process for those involved in allegations of harassment or discrimination on the basis of protected class status. Northern values and upholds the equal dignity of all members of its community and strives to balance the rights of the parties in what is often a difficult time for all involved.

For the purposes of this policy, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking are collectively referred to as “sexual harassment.” Sexual harassment subverts the mission of the College and threatens the careers of students and employees.

As more fully described, this policy applies to allegations of sexual harassment made by or against a student, staff, or faculty member that occur within the course of a Northern program or activity or have continuing adverse effects on campus. If the circumstances giving rise to the allegations are related to Northern’s educational programs or activities, this policy may apply regardless of the affiliation of the parties to the College. The College is committed to responding promptly and fairly to every allegation of sexual misconduct. This policy addresses conduct that may be covered by Title IX, Title VII, the Faculty Handbook, College policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Allegations may be covered by one or more of the aforementioned laws/policies.

Sexual harassment may be committed by anyone, including a stranger, an acquaintance, a friend, or someone with whom the reporting party (Complainant) is involved in an intimate or sexual relationship. Individuals who have experienced sexual misconduct are encouraged to report what happened to law enforcement and to seek assistance from any of the campus resource offices or community resources referenced in this policy. A report of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and addressed in accordance with Northern policies and procedures.

 

Title IX Training 


NNMC Campus Security
 

(505) 747-2158

Campus Emergency Blue Light Stations
Calls 911 and Campus Security

Title IX Coordinator

The College's Title IX Coordinator, who oversees institutional compliance with Northern policy related to sex discrimination (including sexual harassment and misconduct), has the primary responsibility for coordinating Northern’s efforts related to investigation, resolution, and implementation of remedies and supportive measures to stop, remediate, and prevent discrimination under this policy.

The Title IX Coordinator, designees, and individuals within the Title IX team act with independence and authority free from bias and conflicts of interest.

To raise concerns involving bias or conflict of interest of the Title IX Coordinator, contact the Northern Chief Compliance Officer or the President. Concerns of bias on any other team member should be raised with the Title IX Coordinator, whose contact information is located at nnmc.edu/titleix.

This policy includes information for students, staff, and faculty on resources available following an act of sexual misconduct, including Northern responses, supportive measures, education and prevention programs, and possible disciplinary sanctions.

Click here to view the Policy and Grievance Procedure

 


NNMC Resources

Counseling
Adan Baca, Interim Director
Counseling & Student Support Center
TEC 213, 8am to 5pm
adam.baca@nnmc.edu,
(505) 747-5064

Khiana Seaboy, BAIS
Title IX Coordinator

TEC 211, 8am to 5pm
khiana.seaboy@nnmc.edu,
(505) 747-2147

 

Community Resources

Rape Crisis Center of Central New Mexico
24-Hour Hotline: (505) 266-7711, rapecrisiscnm.org/

Crisis Center of Northern New Mexico,
(800) 206-1656, crisis-centers.org/

Santa Fe SOLACE Crisis Treatment Center
24-Hour Hotline, (800) 721-7273, www.findsolace.org

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
24-Hour Hotline, (800) 656-4673, hotline.rainn.org

Presbyterian Hospital (505) 753-7111

Office of Civil Rights (800) 421-3481

St. Vincent Regional Medical Center SANE Program
Main: (505) 913-4999, Emergency: (505) 989-5952
www.christushealth.org

Holy Cross Hospital Taos SANE Program
Main: (575) 751-8990, Emergency: (575) 758-8883
holycrossmedicalcenter.org

A’Gin Healthy Sexuality and Body Sovereignty Project
Tewa Women United
Celina Hokeah, 505-747-3259
tewawomenunited.org

Española City Police (505) 753-5555