Maine College of Health Professions (MCHP) takes a firm stand against violence, discrimination, and harassment of any member of our college community. This policy is wide in scope. It covers any acts that fall under the commission of violence, discrimination, and harassment; and includes provisions covered under Title IX.
MCHP recognizes the importance of, and adheres to the tenets, and requirements set forth in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWRA) and Title IX. As such, MCHP provides for members of this college community the following which can be reviewed in detail in the college’s Annual Campus Safety, Security and Fire Report (pages of report noted after each provision below).
- Adherence to required policies and procedures named in the VAWRA. (pp. 12- 58)
- Adherence to required procedures for addressing complaints that fall under the VAWRA and Title IX, and provision of resources for reporting as stated in Title IX. (p.14)
- Adherence to the Non-Discrimination Policy of the college.Resources for individuals who experience any form of violence, discrimination and harassment.
- Reporting procedures for individuals who must report an incident of violence, discrimination or harassment, and options for methods of reporting such incidents.
- Interim Measures, remedies, and accommodations pertaining to such incidents.
- Adherence to following Title IX guidelines with respect to investigation and resolution of any reports of violence, discrimination and harassment.
- Risk reduction information.
This policy is supported by and supports all information contained under the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act section in the annual Security and Fire Report of the Maine College of Health Professions.
Approved:______________________________________________________________________
Monika Bissell, DBA
President