2021-22 Unit Plan
Title IX

Mission Statement

The Title IX Office provides a safe environment for all students, staff and faculty. It is committed to promoting fairness and equity in all aspects of higher education, and creating a campus culture that proactively prevents and responds to all sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of gender-based violence.

Program Description

The role and duty of Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer is to coordinate with appropriate administrators to identify and address any patterns or systemic problems under Title IX and to assess the overall efficacy of the coordination campus-wide. To enforce prompt and equitable investigation of reports of sexual misconduct, gender based-harassment and identify remedies. Additional requirements include, elimination of  hostile environments to prevent its re-occurrence and address the effects. This happens through education, policy reform and enforcement.

Accountability for Previously Funded Items

Accountability Item 1

Mandatory Training for Students and Staff

Amount: 7500.00
Used For Intended Purpose: No
Reason For Not Using

The Title IX Coordinator was unable to provide these trainings due to the COVID 19 Pandemic during the Fall. Our Title IX Coordinator left this position at the conclusion of the Fall term. Our Title IX Coordinator position in early 2021 resulted in a failed search; thus, these trainings will not be possible in the spring term either as our interim Title IX Coordinator is also our HR Director. These trainings will need to occur in 2021-2022.

Accountability Item 2

Title IX Personnel Training and Certifications

Amount: 12000.00
Used For Intended Purpose: Yes
Benefit

Approximately one-third to one-half of the requested expense will be used. Due to the COVID 19 Pandemic and the vacant Title IX Coordinator position effective January 1, 2021, not all personnel trainings will take place during 2021-2022.

Accountability Item 3

Title IX Investigator(s)

Amount: 20000.00
Used For Intended Purpose: Yes
Benefit

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and the fact most Instruction is occuring remotely, Title IX investigations have decreased significantly. This has resulted in far less overtime needed to conduct Title IX investigations.

Accountability Item 4

ATIXA Annual Membership

Amount: 5000.00
Used For Intended Purpose: Yes
Benefit

The ATIXA membership keeps key personnel informed of Title IX compliance requirements and provides essential resources for Title IX personnel as well.

Student Learning/Administrative Unit Outcomes

In Progress

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (Instruction Departments)

N/A

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (All Other Departments)

The Title IX Office contributes to the achievement of Butte College students in the following ways:

Students are more likely to achieve thier educational goals if they aren't being harrassed. Title IX Coordinator is able to remedy student's transcripts if they have undergone overwhelming circumstances.
Students are more likely to stay in school if they aren't being harrassed or discriminated against.

Strategic Direction

The Title IX Office contributes to the College's Strategic Direction in the following ways:

Closing Equity Gaps - Title IX is the framework for fair and equitable processes and guides the Title IX Office.
Meeting enrollment targets - students are more likely to stay in school if they aren't being harrassed.
Meeting student achievement goals- students are more likely to achieve thier educational goals if they aren't being harrassed. Title IX Coordinator is able to remedy student's transcripts if they have undergone overwhelming circumstances.
Data and Reporting - Climate Survey is one of the mechanisms that will be utilized to collect data.
Internal Communications - A comprehensive webpage was created.
Strengthening Professional Development - Trainings and workshops educate staff and faculty on their duties as Responsible Employees and reporting processes.

Program Review

The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Program Review for the Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer.

Department Goals


Create a Title IX Office with Support Staff
Conduct Title IX Training for the Campus
Administer Campus Climate Survey
Title IX Training and Required Certifications

Future Development Strategies

Strategy 1 - Create a Title IX Office with Support Staff

Administrative support is needed to assist Title IX Coordinator (TIXC) in meeting the mandatory Resolution Agreement for Office of Civil rights (OCR). Without this support for the TIXC will be challenged to fulfill compliance required for OCR and their job duties to the campus/district.

Currently the space for TIXC is a small office in a very populated area. Confidentiality is a legal right afforded to reporting parties and a value of our College. Having an area the assures and affords this is needed.

Initiatives

Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness

Supporting Rationale

Not only is the TIXC responsible for the daily duties meeting and maintaining compliance is governed by OCR. It is critical that TIXC have Administrative support to comply and meet their job duties. The daunting process of paperwork, scheduling trainings, scheduling Reporting and Responding parties, assisting in campus announcements and email correspondence could be met with Administrative Support. In addition, it is critical that Reporting and Responding parties are provided the confidentiality required by law. Creating a culture shift and change that involves encouraging reporting of any and all sexual misconduct and all harassment begins with creating an office space that feels safe and confidential.

Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes
Supports Program Review Recommendations: No
Supports Course level SLOs: No
Supports PLOs: No
Supports ILO - Think Critically: No
Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: Yes
Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: Yes
Supports ILO - Work Effectively: Yes
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: Yes
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: Yes

Strategy 2 - Conduct Title IX Training for the Campus

Campus-wide trainings that educate the college community on their rights and responsibilities of reporting. The education trainings will also provide the legally required consent training of, "yes means yes" law all campus community. OCR requires the College to meet these requirements through multiple mediums, not only face to face but annually providing online training too. This required training also applies to faculty and staff.

Initiatives

Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness

Supporting Rationale

When utilizing online trainings we can capture data and use as a benchmark for increased awareness, increase reporting and this in turn will support retention for our students. The collected data will be shared campus-wide and available for future grant use by the campus. In addtion, our facultyand staff will feel capable of directing students to correct resources and knowlegable about thier rights and responsibilites to students and the district.

Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes
Supports Program Review Recommendations: No
Supports Course level SLOs: No
Supports PLOs: No
Supports ILO - Think Critically: Yes
Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: Yes
Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: Yes
Supports ILO - Work Effectively: Yes
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: Yes

Strategy 3 - Administer Campus Climate Survey

A committee was created of staff, faculty and students to help research and administer the Campus Climate Survey (CCS). The first will be administered in the mid-Fall 2021 and then annually to collect data and create a base-line for future trainings, educational needs, understanding of consent laws, reporting requirements and how safe the campus community feels to report violations. The CCS is also a requirement for OCR Resolution Agreement.

Initiatives

Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness

Supporting Rationale

A CCS will afford the campus with qualatitive data and information that can and should drive retention and student achievements. The CCS will focus on student input on barriers to class completions, barriers to graduation and gauge student's familiarity with the where and how to report and willingness to report.

Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes
Supports Program Review Recommendations: No
Supports Course level SLOs: No
Supports PLOs: No
Supports ILO - Think Critically: Yes
Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: Yes
Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: Yes
Supports ILO - Work Effectively: Yes
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: Yes

Strategy 4 - Title IX Training and Required Certifications

All Title IX Investigators and the Title IX Coordinator are mandated by OCR to complete yearly certifications as well as attend trainings/conferences to keep abreast of legal updates and best practices.The certifications and conferences are not only required but are needed to administer campus-wide trainings that are also mandated by OCR as part of our Resolution Agreement.

Initiatives

Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness

Supporting Rationale

Meets mandatory requirement for OCR
Increases safety and reporting
Assists with campus culture change to Bystander Intervention
Provides skills and prepares Title IX Coordinator and Investigators to handles cases in a fair and equitable process

Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: Yes
Supports Program Review Recommendations: No
Supports Course level SLOs: No
Supports PLOs: No
Supports ILO - Think Critically: Yes
Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: Yes
Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: Yes
Supports ILO - Work Effectively: Yes
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No
Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: Yes

Requested Non-Financial Resources

A confidential and quiet space for interviews and investigations is a legal right afforded to all campus community members. Currently this right is being violated.

Additional space is needed for support staff in close proximity to the Title IX Coordinator.

Current Financial Resources

n/a

Augmentation Requests

Original Priority	Program, Unit, Area	Resource Type	Account Number	Object Code	One Time Augment	Ongoing Augment
Description	Supporting Rationale		Potential Alternative Funding Sources		Prioritization Criteria
1	Title IX	Operating Expenses	110997051649006	55201	$7,500.00	$0.00
Mandatory Training for students and staff	Office of Civil Rights and Title IX require all college campuses to provide annual training to their respective campuses. Due to our Resolution Agreement with OCR we must provide this annually.				Meeting Vision for Success Goals Implementing the 2019-2020 Strategic Direction Priorities Closing Equity Gaps Meeting enrollment targets Meeting student achievement goals (Vision for Success Goals) Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness Improving Processes: a. Data and Reporting; b. Internal Communications Strengthening Professional Development
2	Title IX	Operating Expenses	110997051649006	55200	$0.00	$12,000.00
Title IX Personnel Training and Certifications	Annual training and certification is mandated by OCR for all Title IX Personnel.				Closing Equity Gaps Strengthening Professional Development Implementing the 2019-2020 Strategic Direction Priorities Meeting Vision for Success Goals Meeting enrollment targets Meeting student achievement goals (Vision for Success Goals) Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness Improving Processes: a. Data and Reporting; b. Internal Communications
3	Title IX	Operating Expenses	110007051649006	55300	$0.00	$5,000.00
ATIXA Annual Membership	The mandated certification and training are administered by ATIXA. The annual fees include legal support to our campus for Title IX.				Strengthening Professional Development Implementing the 2019-2020 Strategic Direction Priorities Meeting Vision for Success Goals Closing Equity Gaps Meeting enrollment targets Meeting student achievement goals (Vision for Success Goals) Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness Improving Processes: a. Data and Reporting; b. Internal Communications
4	Title IX- Personnel	Personnel	110007051649006	52380	$0.00	$20,000.00
Title IX Investigator(s) Salary	OCR mandates that campuses respond to Title IX notification by utilizing Title IX Investigators. Having trained in-house Title IX Investigators is a cost saving approach.				Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness Implementing the 2019-2020 Strategic Direction Priorities Meeting Vision for Success Goals Closing Equity Gaps Meeting enrollment targets Meeting student achievement goals (Vision for Success Goals) Improving Processes: a. Data and Reporting; b. Internal Communications Strengthening Professional Development
5	Title IX	Operating Expenses	110997051649006	55890	$12,500.00	$0.00
Campus Climate Survey	An annual Campus Climate Survey is not only mandatory for our OCR Resolution Agreement but will glean valuable data that can drive retention as well as creating a campus culture of accountability				Meeting Vision for Success Goals Implementing the 2019-2020 Strategic Direction Priorities Closing Equity Gaps Meeting enrollment targets Meeting student achievement goals (Vision for Success Goals) Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness Improving Processes: a. Data and Reporting; b. Internal Communications Strengthening Professional Development
6	Title IX	Personnel	110007051649006	52110	$0.00	$71,269.00
Administrative support is needed to comply with Title IX mandates	Administrative Secretary Non-Instructional (CSEA range 24). Having someone take care of the administrative duties will allow Title IX to fulfill OCR Resolution Agreement and keep Butte College in compliance with federal mandates.				Meeting Vision for Success Goals Implementing the 2019-2020 Strategic Direction Priorities Closing Equity Gaps Meeting enrollment targets Meeting student achievement goals (Vision for Success Goals) Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness Improving Processes: a. Data and Reporting; b. Internal Communications Strengthening Professional Development