Equal Opportunity & Title IX

Title IX Compliance

Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106).To ensure compliance with Title IX and other federal and state civil rights laws, the college has developed policies that prohibit sex discrimination, which includes sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual violence by employees, students, or third parties.

Title IX Training

Title IX training, including the prevention of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual assault, is required of all WNC employees every two years and is offered to WNC students each semester. The Title IX training requirement for employees can be satisfied by completing an online training module or by attending an in-person training session. Employees may contact Brenda Yenkole (Brenda.Yenkole@WNC.edu) for more information. Title IX training for students is offered to students each semester through the Campus Clarity online training program. Students are not required to complete the training, but doing so is the best way for students to understand their rights and responsibilities under Title IX. Students may contact Piper McCarthy (Piper.McCarthy@wnc.edu) to either request a link to the training or for information about the training.

WNC Non-Discrimination Statement

WNC does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; national origin; sex; disability; age; gender, including a pregnancy-related condition; gender identity or expression; sexual-orientation; protected veterans status; genetics; or religion in its programs and activities and provides equal access to facilities to all. Similarly, there shall be no difference in the treatment of persons who file charges of discrimination, participate in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise oppose discrimination. It is our policy to comply fully with the non-discrimination provision of all state and federal regulations in all programs and activities, including, but not limited to recruitment, admission, financial aid, activities, hiring, promotions, training, terminations, benefits and compensation. Inquiries concerning the application of non-discrimination policies and/or questions as to how to file a complaint of discrimination may be referred to the following individuals: Title IX Coordinator: (775) 445-4235; OR Chief Enrollment and Student Success Officer: (775) 445-3271; OR Assistant Director of Human Resources: (775) 445-4233; Western Nevada College, 2201 West College Parkway, Carson City, NV 89703. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://www2.ed.gov/about/contacts/gen/index.html for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481. (Rev. 08/20)

Information pertaining to the college’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the college will respond can be found in the Title IX Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement in the Board of Regents Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 8, Section 13. 

Policy Against Unlawful Discrimination and Harassment

Western Nevada College hereby adopts the policy found in the Board of Regents Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 8, Section 13 as its non-discrimination policy, and any amendments as may be adopted by the Board of Regents from time to time.

To ensure compliance with Title IX and other federal and state civil rights laws, the college has developed policies that prohibit sex discrimination, which includes sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual violence by employees, students, or third parties.

Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and/or questions as to how to file a complaint of sex discrimination may be referred to WNC’s Title IX Coordinator, Melody Duley, at (775) 445-4235 or melody.duley@wnc.edu. In her absence, contact any of the Officials with Authority listed below, or the Office for Civil Rights of the United States Department of Education at 1-800-421-3481 or ocr@ed.gov. (Rev. 06/21)

Title IX Compliance Coordinator – Melody Duley

Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and/or questions as to how to file a complaint of sex discrimination may be referred to WNC’s Title IX Coordinator,  Melody Duley.

Title IX Officials With Authority (OWAs) – Obligated Reporters

OWAs at WNC include the Title IX Coordinator and any official of the institution who has authority to institute corrective measures on behalf of the institution. When a complainant or other person reports an incident of unlawful discrimination or harassment to an official with authority, they have the right to expect the institution to take prompt and appropriate steps to investigate what happened and to resolve the matter promptly and equitably.

OWAs must report to the Title IX Coordinator all relevant details about the alleged unlawful discrimination or harassment shared by the reporting individual and that the institution will need to determine what happened – including the name(s) of the complainant, respondent(s) and any witnesses, and any other relevant facts, including the date, time and specific location of the alleged incident. To the extent possible, information reported to an OWA will be shared only with people responsible for handling the institution’s response to the report.

The following individuals are OWAs at WNC:

WNC Counselors – Confidential Resources

WNC Counselors are not required to report any information about an incident to the Title IX Coordinator without a complainant’s permission. Visit the WNC Counseling Office page for contact information.

Training Materials

Title IX Personnel and other faculty have completed the following training:

• ATIXA Title IX Investigator Level 1 [pdf]
• ATIXA Title IX Investigator Level 2 [pdf]
• ATIXA Title IX Hearing Officer & Decisions Maker 2020 [pdf]
• ATIXA Title IX Hearing Officer & Decisions Maker 2021 [pdf]
• ATIXA Rationale Writing Workshop for Decisions Makers & Investigators 2021 [pdf]
• Align Your Title IX Policy and Procedures to the New Law [pdf]
• Title IX Coordinator Training [presentation]
• Title IX Decision Maker Training [presentation]
• Title IX Investigator Training [presentation]
• Review of the Title IX Coordinator Role [pdf]
• The Hearing Process and Disciplinary Actions [pdf]
• Ongoing Training Needs for Investigators and Decision Makers [pdf]
• Officials with Authority and Responsible Employees: Helping Mandatory Reporters Comply with New Title IX Regulations

Additional Resources

• WNC Human Resources Office
• Office for Civil Rights of the United States Department of Education.