Title IX is a comprehensive federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. Madera Community College campus strives to ensure that all students, faculty, and staff feel welcome and comfortable. Our goal to go above and beyond what is required.
If you need to report any issues, please contact our Title IX Coordinator:
Julie Preston-Smith
Interim Dean of Students
Madera Community College
Email Julie Preston-Smith
(559) 675-4822
For additional information, see the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights resource Know Your Rights: Pregnant or Parenting? Title IX Protects You From Discrimination At School
SCCCD Police Department
1940 N. Calaveras
Fresno, CA 93704
http://scccdpolice.com/
9-1-1 (Emergency on/off campus)
559-244-5911 (Non-Emergency)
Ext. 5911 from any campus phone
Fresno City Police Department
3502 N. Blackstone Avenue
Fresno, CA 93726
https://www.fresno.gov/police/
Police Contacts
559-621-7000 (Non-Emergency)
9-1-1 (Emergency on/off campus)
Clovis Police Department
1233 5th St.
Clovis, CA 93612
Please call or visit the Clovis Police Department and ask for a complaint form.
A complaint form can be obtained in any of the following ways:
Student Reports
District Psychological Service Center Coordinator
Dr. Montano
559-442-8284
samuel.montano@fresnocitycollege.edu
Employee Reports
Employees on the District’s Health Insurance Plan:
Halcyon Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
24 hour service
559-751-0015 or 888-425-4800
www.halcyoneap.com
User Name: edcare
*Employees not on the District’s Health Insurance Plan, please see contacts in “Additional Resources and Information” section below.
Provides 24-hour crisis line, therapeutic counseling, and court advocacy, information and referrals for children and adults.
259 N. Blackstone, Fresno, CA 937010
24-Hour Hotline: (559) 222-RAPE (7273)
Office: 497-2900
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8AM-5PM
Provides 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter, court advocacy, counseling for adults and children and support groups.
1600 “M” Street, Fresno, CA 93721
24-Hour Hotline: (559) 233-HELP (4357)
Office: (559) 237-4706
Office Hours: Mon.-Thru. 8AM-7PM, Fri. 8AM-5PM
800-656-4673
Provides 24-hour crisis line, therapeutic counseling, and court advocacy, information and referrals for children and adults.
838 “O” Street, Firebaugh, CA 93622
24-Hour Hotline: (559) 222-RAPE (7273)
Office: (559) 659-0232
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8AM-5PM
Provides court advocacy, counseling referrals, emergency aide, and applications for Victims of Crime compensation funds.
2233 Kern Street, Fresno, CA 92721
Office: (559) 488-3425
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8AM-5PM
800-488-4673
Crisis Text Line: Text “CONNECT” to 741741
Diversity, Equal Employment Opportunity, & Non-Discrimination
“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.”
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), 20 U.S.C. §1681 et seq., is a Federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities. All public and private elementary and secondary schools, school districts, colleges, and universities receiving any Federal funds must comply with Title IX. Under Title IX, discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment or sexual violence, such as rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, and sexual coercion.
In addition to Title IX, State Center Community College District’s Student Code of Conduct along with its Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy prohibit sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual violence of any kind. Retaliation against anyone who makes a complaint, who participates in any complaint-related process, or is perceived to have participated in any complaint related process, is not tolerated.
Student Code of Conduct
Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policies
State Center Community College District has equitable procedures in place to promptly, thoroughly and fairly address concerns and complaints of harassment or discrimination, while being mindful of the rights of all parties. Both parties have an opportunity to meet (separately) with the Title IX Investigator to present their perspectives, provide witnesses or other information, to bring a representative to their meetings, to ask questions, and to seek clarification.
After a review of the information and facts of the complaint, the Title IX investigator will submit an investigation report with findings to college administration who will decide whether it is more likely than not that a violation of code or policy took place, and if appropriate, will issue sanctions. All parties will receive options for appeal.
Interim actions may be taken before any decisions on the alleged conduct are made. These are short-term, remedial measures to ensure the safety of all individuals involved and the fairness of the complaint process. These can include, but are not limited to no-contact orders, changes to on-campus housing, changes to class schedules or class activity, and suspension.
You should know that Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ("Title IX") protects you from discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, and birth-related conditions, including recovery from childbirth. The College has an obligation under Title IX to make accommodations such as excusing absences because of pregnancy and childbirth, and allowing students to make up assignments, exams, and classroom exercises missed due to pregnancy or birth-related conditions.
If you need such an accommodation because of your pregnancy or birth-related condition, discuss it as soon as possible with your instructor. Your instructor should contact the College's Title IX coordinator to consult on the appropriate accommodation. You can also directly contact the College's Title IX Coordinator.