retaliation involves an individual’s verbal or written statements or speech, as well as symbolic or other forms of non-verbal speech. VII. R EPORTING Prompt reporting of Prohibited Conduct is encouraged, because facts often become more difficult to establish as time passes. The College will take prompt and appropriate action in response to all reports in order to end the Prohibited Conduct, prevent its recurrence and address its effects. Any person may report Prohibited Conduct (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of the conduct), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by e-mail, using the contact information listed for the TIXC, or by any other means that results in the TIXC receiving the person’s verbal or written report. Such a report may be made at any time, including during non-business hours, by using the telephone number or e-mail address, or by mail to the office address, listed for the TIXC. The ability of the College to take disciplinary action against a Respondent may be limited if the Respondent is no longer a member of the College community at the time of the report or at the time the resolution and/or investigatory process is initiated or completed. If the Respondent is a staff member, faculty member or student and leaves the College while an investigation is pending, the Respondent will not be permitted to return to the College until the report or complaint has been resolved through this Procedure. Any individual, including a third party, who has experienced, witnessed or become aware of conduct prohibited by this Procedure can submit a report or file a complaint. A. Online and Anonymous Reporting CCAC maintains an online reporting system to receive complaints of Prohibited Conduct, including reported incidents of Title IX/Sexual Harassment Offenses. The Civil Rights/Title IX Incident Report Form can be accessed from the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion page on the College’s website and from the MyCCAC portal. Please note that the Civil Rights/Title IX Incident Report Form can also be used to submit an anonymous report; however, the College’s ability to address misconduct reported anonymouslymay be limited. All reports electronically submitted using the Civil Rights/Title IX Incident Report Form will be sent directly to the TIXC, and access to the report will be limited to the TIXC and/or other officials expressly authorized by the College to investigate and respond to reports and complaints received under this Procedure. No individual having access to data submitted through the College’s online reporting system may share or disseminate such information to any other person except to the extent authorized by this Procedure or required by law. B. Internal Reporting Options Reports can also be submitted, verbally or in writing, to any of the offices and/or officials listed below. If the report falls under Process A/Title IX (Sexual Harassment), then a formal written and signed complaint will be required. If the Reporter or Complainant does not want to submit
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