Non-discrimination and Harassment
Marion Technical College’s policy related to non-discrimination and harassment is applicable to discrimination and harassment on all bases protected by law, such as race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, or sexual orientation. Additionally, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 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.”
Marion Technical College prohibits harassment of its employees and students. It is a violation of this College policy and Federal/state law for any employee or student to harass another employee or student, or to condone such conduct by any employee, student, or third party. A violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal or other action as appropriate. It is everyone’s responsibility to maintain a discrimination- and harassment-free work and educational atmosphere.
Consensual romantic and sexual relationships between supervisors and their employees or between instructors and their adult students are strongly discouraged. Any consensual romantic and sexual relationships between employees and minor students (under age 18), under Ohio Revised Code Section 2907.03(A)(8), is a third-degree felony and is strictly prohibited.
Reporting Procedures
Students who have a complaint or concern about possible non-discrimination or harassment of any student in connection with incidents they have experienced, or of which they are aware, are required to report such complaint or concern immediately to the Title IX & Civil Rights Coordinator. Although students and parents may choose to discuss the concern or complaint with a professor, administrator, or peer, such a report does not fulfill this reporting requirement, nor should those people conduct investigations.
Retaliation against an employee or student because of a report under this policy or participation in an investigation is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Employees and students are required to report all allegations of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation to:
Cretia Johnson
Title IX & Civil Rights Coordinator
1467 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Marion, OH 43302
740.386.4195
titleix@mtc.edu