Warren Wilson College 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 program or activity, Warren Wilson College has developed internal policies and procedures that provide a prompt, fair, and impartial process for those involved in an allegation of discrimination or harassment on the basis of protected class status, and for allegations of retaliation. Warren Wilson College values and upholds the equal dignity of all members of its community and strives to balance the rights of the parties in the grievance process during what is often a difficult time for all those involved.

WARREN WILSON COLLEGE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, HARASSMENT, AND NONDISCRIMINATION DRAFT POLICY: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-WHmN2my0OMGbgjXYoWFWs_MEvH1oUMW/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103813245300371732327&rtpof=true&sd=true

Complaints or notice of alleged policy violations, or inquiries about or concerns regarding this policy and procedures, may be made internally using the following methods:

1. File a report or Formal Complaint with, or give verbal notice to, the Title IX Coordinator by using the reporting link below.

Title IX Coordinator

Dr. Dennis Jackson

[email protected]

828-771-3748

Dodge Hall Office 208

2. Report online, using the reporting form posted at https://warrenwilsoncollege.formstack.com/forms/complaint_form. Anonymous reports are accepted but can give rise to a need to investigate to determine if the parties can be identified. If not, no further formal action is taken, though measures intended to protect the community may be enacted. Warren Wilson College tries to provide supportive measures to all Complainants, which may be impossible with an anonymous report that does not identify the Complainant. 

Because reporting carries no obligation to initiate a formal response, and because Warren Wilson College respects Complainant requests to dismiss complaints unless there is a compelling threat to health and/or safety, the Complainant is largely in control and should not fear a loss of confidentiality by making a report that allows Warren Wilson College to discuss and/or provide supportive measures. 

For additional resources and support, please visit Counseling and Wellness - Counseling Center. The Warren Wilson College Counseling Center (WWCCC) provides free and confidential counseling services for all registered WWC students. WWC offers a range of services including short-term individual, group, and couples counseling; crisis intervention, faculty and staff consultation/support, and referrals to regional/community providers and resources. 

Supportive Measures

Please link on the policy above for more information. In general, Warren Wilson College will offer and implement appropriate and reasonable supportive measures to the parties upon notice of alleged harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation. Supportive measures are non-disciplinary, non-punitive individualized services offered as appropriate and as reasonably available. They are offered without fee or charge to the parties to restore or preserve access to Warren Wilson College’s education program or activity, including measures designed to protect the safety of all parties and/or Warren Wilson College’s educational environment, and/or to deter harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation.

Training and Certifications

Please find below a list of the resource materials that have been used to train on Title IX

At Orientation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wuUFOH74oltBFuPvsU3Ww8t_-sZMsy4A/view?usp=drive_link

ATIXA – Title IX Fundamentals Training course – History of Title IX
https://www.atixa.org/training/title-ix-fundamentals-for-higher-education/

ATIXA – Title IX Coordinator Level One and Level Two Continuing Certification Credits (CCC)
https://www.atixa.org/training-certification/

Webinars and training workshops specific for Title IX coordinators and confidential reporting (counseling center, spiritual life staff, and health center)

Investigators

We will utilize the EIIA insurance Title IX investigators for hire.