Title IX | Gateway Technical College

The US Department of Education released the new final Title IX regulations on April 19, 2024, with a full implementation deadline of August 1, 2024. You can view the updated regulation fact sheet, summary, and full text of the regulations online. The Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights will modify current policies and processes to achieve compliance by August 1, 2024.

In the event of a life-threatening emergency, dial 911 immediately.
If you feel threatened on campus, wish to report suspicious activity, would like an escort between your transportation to campus and your classroom, or have other security concerns, please call the security number for your campus.
Any person may file a Title IX or other civil rights complaint day or night, by phone or email as indicated below.

Know of a concerning behavior, incident, or other concern you would like to report?

File a report

To report sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, as well as any other form of discrimination, you can complete the report on this page or contact Josh Vollendorf, Director of Compliance/Title IX, ADA and Clery Coordinator, at compliance@gtc.edu, 262-564-3062, Racine Campus, Lake Building, L101.

As a member of the Gateway Technical College community, Title IX protects you from discrimination based on sex throughout your educational journey. Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that 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.”

This means while at Gateway Technical College, you are protected from all forms of sex discrimination and harassment, whether you are a student, employee, contractor, guest or visitor. We are dedicated to providing an education and employment environment free from all forms of illegal harassment and discrimination. Please review our Notice of Rights and Options for victims of sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking.

Gateway’s Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights provides support services, investigations and resolution options without regard to the legal status of the parties or witnesses and does not report immigration status to immigration authorities.

Title IX and Civil Rights training

Students are encouraged to complete our Title IX and Civil Rights training. View instructions on how to enroll.

Definitions of Sexual Harassment and other forms of sex discrimination

Find definitions for behaviors prohibited by Gateway’s police and/or Title IX on our Title IX - Behavior Definitions page.

The Title IX Grievance Process

Allegations of sexual harassment, as defined in policy H:110 - Equal Opportunity, Civil Rights and Sexual Harassment, are processed under our Title IX Grievance Procedure.

User Guide to the Gateway’s Sex/Gender Discrimination & Harassment Resolution Processes

Below is an overview of the process.

Incident

An allegation is made by the Complainant against a Respondent(s) which alleged a violation of our Equal Opportunity, Civil Rights, and Sexual Harassment policy, specifically, a claim of sexual harassment. Other civil rights allegations and allegations that do not meet the definition of sexual harassment under Title IX are addressed under a different procedure (H-120: Equity Resolution Procedure). All allegations that are dismissed under Title IX can be appealed if they meet certain requirements.

Notice

All parties receive a notice of the allegations with sufficient details, including the name of the Complainant and an overview of the allegation(s). This notice informs the Respondent(s) that they are presumed innocent until the completion of the Grievance Procedure.

Investigation and Report

A trained investigator or a team of two investigators will be assigned to investigate the allegations. Investigators are required to be free of bias and conflict of interest in how they conduct the investigation. The investigation includes interviews with witnesses, including those proffered by the parties, as well as those determined by the investigator(s). Evidence is also collected and may include social media posts, messages and other forms of physical evidence. Upon completion of the investigation, a report is written. Each party reviewed the draft report and all evidence which is then incorporated into a final report.

Hearing

A live hearing is conducted by an administrative law judge (ALJ) who is an employee of the Wisconsin Division of Hearings and Appeals (DHA). During the hearing, the ALJ will ask questions of the parties and investigator(s) and the party’s advisors must conduct cross-examination of the other party and witnesses. The ALJ considers the relevance of all questions prior to them being asked and makes a ruling on the relevance of any evidence.

Appeal

Any party can appeal a final outcome if it meets the requirement for an appeal and is filed timely. An appeal is not a rehearing of the case or a disagreement with an outcome, but involves specific technical issues in how the case was managed, investigated or resolved.

Resources

Title IX Brochure

Responding Party Brochure

Title IX Team Training Materials

Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights Experience Survey

Gateway's Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights strives to provide a high level of customer service, meet the needs of students and employees, treat all parties with dignity and respect, and provide support and resources as appropriate. To continue our ongoing improvement efforts and determine any barriers to reporting, individuals who have done one of the following are invited to complete this form and provide anonymous feedback on their experience.

filed a complaint
are participating in a complaint or
have participated in a complaint or resolution process

Free Speech in Public Higher Education

Free speech is a right enshrined in the First Amendment of the US Constitution and consistently affirmed by the US Supreme Court. Learn about your free speech rights as a college student, how to handle controversial topics/discussions, and explore the limits of speech through a series of videos created by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression and New York University.

Additional Information

File a Report

Annual Security Report

Daily Crime Log

Title IX - Pregnant Students

AlertMe

Emergency Response Guide

Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator

Sex Offender Registration

Campus Security Contact

Elkhorn Campus: 262-741-8208
Kenosha Campus, Horizon Center: 262-564-2208
Racine Campus: 262-619-6208
SC Johnson iMET Center: 262-564-2007*
Burlington Center, HERO Center: 262-767-5208

*Please note that SC Johnson iMET Center calls are answered 12-8 p.m. Monday-Friday only. Any other time, please contact Racine Campus Security.