Nondiscrimination / Title IX
Trinidad State College does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Find out how to report, who to contact, and what support and rights are available to you.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
On this page
Make a report
Use the form that matches your concern. You can also report directly to the Deputy Title IX/EO Coordinator.
Title IX, passed in 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.”
How reporting works
- Anyone can report. Any person can make a report by contacting the Deputy Title IX/EO Coordinator.
- There is no deadline. A report can be made at any time.
- Employees must report. Trinidad State College employees, unless deemed a confidential resource by law, have an ethical obligation to promptly report any incidents they are aware of concerning civil rights violations. Reports should be made within 24 hours, unless there is reasonable justification for a delay. Employees unsure of the scope of this requirement may direct their questions to the Title IX/EO Coordinator. Failure to report will be considered a violation of BP 3-70, Colorado Community College System Code of Ethics, and may result in discipline, up to and including termination.
- Everyone else is encouraged to report. All other individuals affiliated with CCCS are strongly encouraged to report civil rights violations.
Who to contact
To file a report of discrimination or harassment, contact the Deputy Title IX/EO Coordinator.
- TitleDeputy Title IX/EO Coordinator
- DepartmentHuman Resources
- Location Trinidad - Berg 109 and Valley - Room 108
- EmailYvette.Atencio@trinidadstate.edu
- TitleTitle IX/EO Coordinator
- DepartmentColorado Community College System
- Location9101 E. Lowry Blvd., Denver, CO 80230
- Emailmike.rager@cccs.edu
Report to local law enforcement
In addition to reporting to CCCS, any person has the right to file a police report. Complainants requiring assistance with this should contact the Title IX/EO Coordinator.
Rights of parties
Everyone involved in a complaint has the following rights.
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To be treated equitably and with respect by CCCS employees
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To take advantage of Supportive Measures and other resources, such as counseling, psychological services, and health services
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To experience a safe living, educational, and work environment
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To have an advisor of their choice present at any meeting
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To have access to a Title IX/EO Coordinator, investigator(s), hearing officers/decision-maker(s) for Title IX cases, and/or other individuals assisting with the resolution process who do not have a conflict of interest or bias for or against either party
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To receive amnesty for minor student misconduct (such as alcohol or drug violations) that is ancillary to the incident
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To be free from retaliation
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To be informed of the outcome/resolution of the complaint, and the sanctions and rationale for the outcome where permissible
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To have assistance in contacting law enforcement, if desired
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To request housing, employment, and/or educational modifications, as deemed appropriate and reasonable
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To request no further contact with the opposite party, as deemed appropriate, allowable, and reasonable
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A presumption that the Respondent is not responsible for the alleged conduct until a determination regarding responsibility has been made at the conclusion of the resolution process
Support and accommodations
Support is available whether or not a formal complaint has been filed. Contact the Deputy Title IX/EO Coordinator to ask about any of these options.
Supportive measures
“Supportive Measures” are non-disciplinary, non-punitive individualized services offered as appropriate, as reasonably available, and without fee or charge to the Complainant or the Respondent before or after the filing of a formal complaint or where no complaint has been filed. Such measures are designed to restore or preserve equal access to educational and employment programs and/or activities without unreasonably burdening the other party, including measures designed to protect the safety of all parties or the educational/employment environment or deter sexual harassment. Supportive measures may include (but are not limited to):
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Counseling
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Reporting to law enforcement
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Extensions of deadlines or other course-related adjustments
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Modifications of work or class schedules
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Campus escort services
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Mutual restrictions on contact between the parties
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Changes in work or housing locations
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Leaves of absence
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Increased security and monitoring of certain areas of the campus
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Other similar measures
- 2023 VAWA Brochure (PDF, nhlp.org)
Pregnancy or related conditions
Employees who become aware of a student’s pregnancy or related condition are required to provide the student with the contact information of the Deputy Title IX/EO Coordinator so they can coordinate specific actions to ensure the student’s access to the college’s educational program or activity. To request reasonable modifications for pregnancy or related conditions, contact the Deputy Title IX/EO Coordinator.
Reasonable modifications may include, but are not limited to:
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Breaks during class to express breast milk, breastfeed, or attend to health needs associated with pregnancy or related conditions, including eating, drinking, or using the restroom
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Intermittent absences to attend medical appointments
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Access to online or homebound education
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Changes in schedule or course sequence
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Extensions of time for coursework and rescheduling of tests and examinations
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Allowing a student to sit or stand, or carry or keep water nearby
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Counseling
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Changes in physical space or supplies (for example, access to a larger desk or a footrest)
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Elevator access
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Other changes to policies, practices, or procedures
Medical care, evidence, and SANE exams
Immediate medical attention, preservation of evidence, and SANE examination (C.R.S.A. §23-5-143)
There is no cost to the exam, and choosing to have one does not obligate you to take part in any investigation.
If you are a victim of a sexual assault, you may decide to request a medical forensic exam from a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) to preserve evidence that may be used for the purposes of legal action. While you do not need to decide immediately if you want to report to law enforcement or pursue legal action, the preservation of evidence is most effective when done immediately after an assault. It is ideal to obtain medical treatment as soon as possible before bathing, showering, douching, or changing clothes. There is no cost to the exam. You may go to the following emergency room providers to request a SANE exam: SANE exam locations (PDF, state.co.us).
If you do not have transportation to the facility, you may contact a friend or family member, or sexual assault advocates that will provide transportation, taxi service, public transportation, or other providers. Any cost for transportation is the responsibility of the student. Victims who choose to have a medical forensic examination done are not obligated, at any time, to participate in a law enforcement investigation or any criminal justice response along with any administrative proceedings with the College. If you have further questions, please contact the Deputy Title IX/EO Coordinator.
Outside reporting
Students and employees also have the right to make inquiries and/or file a complaint with these agencies.
For students
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
U.S. Department of EducationCesar E. Chavez Memorial Building
1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310
Denver, CO 80204-3582
- Phone
- (303) 844-5695
- Fax
- (303) 844-4303
- OCR.Denver@ed.gov
- Website
- ed.gov/ocr
For employees
Colorado Civil Rights Division (CCRD)
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)1560 Broadway, Suite 825
Denver, CO 80202
- Phone
- (303) 894-2997
- Fax
- (303) 894-7570
- dora_CCRD@state.co.us
- Website
- Colorado Civil Rights Division
For employees
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
950 17th Street, Suite 300Denver, CO 80202
- Phone
- (800) 669-4000
- Fax
- (303) 866-1085
- Website
- EEOC Denver Field Office
Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct Resolution Process
This page summarizes CCCS System Procedure SP 19-60a. The full procedure is the official source.
Notice of nondiscrimination
Individuals affiliated with the Colorado Community College System, including Trinidad State College, shall not discriminate or harass on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or related conditions, marital status, religion, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes, gender expression, or any other protected class or category under applicable local, state or federal law (also known as “civil rights laws”), in connection with employment practices or educational programs and activities (including in admissions). BP 19-60 further provides that individuals affiliated with CCCS shall not retaliate against any person who opposes discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, or participates in any complaint or investigation process.
Retaliation
The College prohibits any acts of retaliation. Retaliation is defined as any adverse employment or educational action taken against a person because of the person’s participation, or perceived participation, in a complaint or investigation of discrimination and/or harassment. Retaliation also includes any act to intimidate, threaten, coerce, or discriminate against any individual for the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege provided by applicable civil rights laws, policies, and procedures.
This procedure applies to the Colorado Community College System, including its Colleges (CCCS or System).
Allegations that an individual has engaged in any discriminatory, harassing, and/or retaliatory behavior, including sexual misconduct, after the effective date of this procedure will be resolved under this procedure.
Board Policy (BP) 19-60 provides that individuals affiliated with CCCS shall not discriminate or harass on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial or marital status, veteran or military status, pregnancy status or related conditions, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes, gender identity, or gender expression, or any other protected class or category under applicable local, state, or federal law (also known as “civil rights laws”), in connection with employment practices or educational programs and activities (including in admissions). BP 19-60 further provides that individuals affiliated with CCCS shall not retaliate against any person who opposes discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, or participates in any complaint or investigation process.
Colleges must keep a repository of all written or oral complaints for seven (7) years including date, identity of the Complainant (or anonymous), identity of Respondent, and substance of the complaint. This repository is not a public record.
Other records related to civil rights complaints (including Sexual Misconduct) must be maintained for a period of seven (7) years. Such records may include: informal resolution outcomes, preliminary investigation reports, final investigation reports, determination reports, recordings or transcripts, notices of findings, appeals and appeal outcomes, and discipline or remedies imposed.
Resources
Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and Title IX
201 East Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 303-866-6600
Fax: 303-830-0793