Title V: Non Discrimination Policy Against Legally Protected Statuses
Unlawful Discrimination
Santa Monica College is committed to building an equitable, inclusive, and diverse community. Members of the SMC community are its faculty, staff, students, and volunteers, as well as customers and visitors to SMC. Everyone at Santa Monica College has the right to experience an environment free from discrimination and harassment. SMC prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment in any of its programs, services, and activities, and will not tolerate such behavior.
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Title IX: Sexual Misconduct Including Harassment and Assault
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded educational programs and activities. Under Title IX, sexual assault and sexual harassment are forms of discrimination on the basis of sex. The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, which enforces Title IX, has provided detailed guidance on how educational institutions like SMC must investigate and respond to complaints of sexual assault and sexual harassment.
What is Sexual Assault?
This brochure defines sexual assault, explains consent, and provides information on recognizing, preventing, and responding to incidents.
