Discrimination & Sexual Assault
Members of the Florence-Darlington Technical College community, guests, and visitors have the right to be free from all forms of gender and sex-based discrimination. Additionally, all members of the campus community are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others.
Florence-Darlington Technical College complies with the provisions of Title IX and all other applicable non-discrimination laws and regulations.
Policy on Non-Discrimination
Florence-Darlington Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin or ethnic group, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age in educational programs and activities as required by Title IX.
What Is Title IX?
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects students, employees, applicants for admission and employment, and other persons from all forms of sex discrimination, including discrimination based on gender identity or failure to conform to stereotypical notions of masculinity or femininity.
Specifically Title IX states no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX includes sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual violence, and sexual misconduct. Title IX also prohibits retaliation against an individual who, in good faith, asserts his or her rights under Title IX or other applicable federal laws and state laws prohibiting illegal discrimination.
All students (as well as other persons) at Florence-Darlington Technical College are protected by Title IX—regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, part- or full-time status, disability, race, or national origin—in all aspects of educational programs and activities.
Title IX Procedures
Disclaimer: In order to comply with recent changes by the U.S. Department of Education to Title IX regulations that will become effective on August 14, 2020, the South Carolina Technical College System Office is implementing the following Procedure on an interim basis until such time as the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education can consider formally adopting this Procedure at its next regularly-scheduled meeting on September 22, 2020. In the event the System Office determines that any revisions to this interim Procedure are necessary prior to adoption by the State Board, such revisions shall be communicated.
Title IX Training
About Sex-Based Discrimination
Sex-based discrimination and harassment is unwelcome, pervasive conduct of a sexual nature that creates a hostile environment. It includes, but is not limited to:
- Unwelcome sexual advances;
- Stalking;
- Requests for sexual favors, including “Quid Pro Quo”;
- Other verbal and non-verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature;
- Sexual violence;
- Gender-based or gender identity-based harassment.
Title IX violations can occur between:
- A student and another student;
- A student and an employee;
- An employee and another employee;
- A student or employee and a third party (not associated with the college).
Title IX violations can occur:
- On any college-owned or leased property;
- At college-sponsored events regardless of location;
- On-line (including social media and text messaging)*;
- Anywhere in which individuals associated with the college could be present*.
*when it is determined that the misconduct could have an on-campus
Retaliation
Florence-Darlington Technical College, does not and will not tolerate retaliation, in any form, against anyone involved in a Title IX investigation.
If you know or suspect that someone is the victim of retaliation as a result of their affiliation with an investigation, contact the Title IX Coordinator immediately.
Report a sexual or gender-based misconduct incident
If you feel you have experienced sexual harassment or discrimination or know someone who has, please report it immediately using the link below or by contacting any Faculty, Staff or Security Officer.. Please include as much detail as possible.
- You may also directly contact the Title IX Coordinator.
Title IX Coordinator
Terry Dingle
Associate Vice President Human Resources/Internal Relations
5000 Building
Office 5215
(843)-661-8321
Terry.Dingle@fdtc.edu
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