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Family Educational rights and
Privacy Act, Title IV, Public
Law 90-247, as amended,
section 438
(a) Under this act, Casper College will provide the student access to
official records directly related to the student, and the student will be given
opportunity for a hearing to challenge personal records on the grounds that
they are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise inappropriate. The registrar
will accept petitions of challenge as outlined in this act. Grades may be
challenged under this policy only on the basis of the accuracy of their
transcription.
(b) Casper College will attempt to obtain the written consent of the
student before releasing personally identifiable data about the student from
the records to other than legally allowed exceptions.
(c) The student is hereby notified of these rights and will be notified
annually through the Student Handbook.
Title IX of the Higher
Education Act of 1972 as
Amended
Throughout this catalog the masculine pronoun is generic and should
be construed to apply equally to men and women. It is the intent of Casper
College to be in compliance with Title IX.
Americans with Disabilities
Act & section 504 of the
rehabilitation Act of 1973
Casper College students with an ADA and/or Section 504 qualified
disabling condition may not be excluded from any course or course
of study because of their disability. Students seeking accommodative
services under the provisions of ADA or Section 504 must meet with the
accommodative services counselor, located in the Student Services Office,
Room 342 of the Gateway Building, prior to the implementation of expected
services. Some services may require more than 72 hours lead time to be
put into effect. Also, showing written documentation will be necessary in
order to be qualified for accommodative services.
Policy on sexual Harassment
These policies and procedures may be subject to change by action
of the district board, the central administration where authorized, and
legislative and congressional action. Discrimination based on race, color,
religion, gender, age, handicap, national origin or veteran status shall not
exist in the college's treatment of employees and students according to
college policy, which includes a commitment to maintain an environment
free from harassment based on gender. There are established procedures
for review which are available from the Affirmative Action Officer, Room 402
of the Gateway Building.
Casper College reaffirms the principle that its students, faculty and
staff have a right to be free from sex discrimination in the form of sexual
harassment by any member of the college community.
Sexual harassment is defined as any attempt to coerce an unwilling
person into a sexual relationship; to subject a person to unwanted sexual
attention; to punish a refusal to comply; to create a sexually intimidating,
hostile or offensive working or education environment. Sexual harassment
is understood to include a wide range of behaviors, from actually coercing
sexual relations to unwelcome emphasis on sexual identity. This definition
will be interpreted and applied consistently with accepted standards of
mature behavior, academic freedom and freedom of expression.
Sexual harassment in any situation is reprehensible; it is particularly
damaging when it exploits the educational dependence and trust between
students and faculty. When the authority and power which are inherent in
the relationship between a faculty member and their students are abused,
(whether overtly, implicitly or through misinterpretation), there is a potential
for great damage to individual students, to the person about whom the
complaint is made, and to the educational climate of the college. Thus,
it is important for faculty members and other individuals in positions of
authority to be sensitive to the questions about mutuality of consent that
may be raised, and to the conflicts of interest that are inherent in personal
relationships where professional and educational relationships are also
involved.
Individuals who believe they have been sexually harassed may
obtain redress through the established informal and formal procedures
of the college. Complaints about sexual harassment will be responded
to promptly and equitably. The right to confidentiality of all members
of the college community will be respected in both informal and formal
procedures, insofar as possible. College policy explicitly prohibits retaliation
against individuals for bringing complaints of sexual harassment. An
individual found responsible for sexual harassment is subject to disciplinary
action for violations of college policy, consistent with existing procedures.
Individuals seeking redress or information concerning sexual
harassment should use the following resources:
· The Director of Human Resources, Gateway Building, 4th Floor, has
institutional responsibility for monitoring compliance with Title VII and Title
IX.
· Any individual who feels that a sexual harassment complaint did not
receive prompt and equitable response should contact the office of the
President.
· The Denver Regional Office of the Department of Education or the
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Office in Denver are also
available to address issues of sexual harassment.