Title IX

Who are the Title IX Coordinators?

Debbie Boone, PHR
Title IX Coordinator (Employees)
Director of Human Resources
George Wallace Hall, Room 111
2601 Carson Road
Birmingham, AL 35215
Office: (205) 856-8598
[email protected]

Amanda D. Harbison
Title IX Coordinator (Students)
Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
James B. Allen Library, Room 207
2601 Carson Road Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 856-7991
[email protected]

Title IX Training & Certifications

Title IX Coordinator Training
Title IX Investigator Training
Level 2 Investigator Training
- Recording link (passcode: +h6hN^k$)
- Survey link
- Posting link
Title IX Virtual Certified Decision Maker Training
Title IX Advisor Training Level 1 – Session 1
Title IX Virtual Certification Informal Resolution Facilitator Training

Awarded Certificate of Completion by ATIXA (Association of Title IX Administrators)

Anne Sherman

Civil Rights Investigator Level One – September 29, 2020-September 28, 2022

Awarded Certificates of Completion by ICS (Institutional Compliance Solutions)

Debbie Boone

Higher Education Certified 2024 Title IX Regulations Training for Community College – June 25-26, 2024 (Hours: 13)
Title IX Coordinator, Refresher Course – April 16, 2023
Title IX Coordinator, Level I – June 8, 2021
Title IX Investigator, Level I – June 15, 2021
Title IX Decision-Maker, Level I – June 22, 2021
Title IX Appellate Decision-Maker, Level I – July 13, 2021
Title IX Advisor, Level I – July 20, 2021
Title IX Information Resolution Facilitator, Level I – July 27, 2021

Anne Sherman

Title IX Investigator, Level II – February 2022
Title IX Investigator, Civil Rights Training, Level I – Feb. 28, 2023

Jacy Fisher

Title IX Decision Maker, Level I – June 18, 2023

Adam Goodman

Title IX Decision Maker, Refresher Course – June 23, 2023
Title IX Decision Maker, Level I – June 22, 2021
Title IX Decision Maker, Level II – July 13, 2021

Ashley Kitchens

Title IX Decision Maker, Level I – June 14, 2023

Danielle Coburn

Title IX Appellate Decision Maker, Level I – June 22, 2021
Title IX Appellate Decision Maker, Level II – July 13, 2021

Cindy Bobo

Title IX Advisor, Level I – July 20, 2021

Rodney Thompson

Title IX Advisor, Level I – July 20, 2021

Amanda D. Harbison

Title IX 101 (Higher Ed.) – January 11, 2024 – January 11, 2025
Title IX Team Refresher and Update – January 11, 2024 – January 11, 2025
Title IX Decision Maker – Level 1 (Higher Ed.) – January 26, 2024 – January 26, 2025
Emergency Removals under Title IX – January 26, 2024 – January 26, 2025
Putting Policy into Practice – January 29, 2024 – January 29, 2025
Higher Education Certified 2024 Title IX Regulations Training for Community Colleges – June 25, 2024-June 25, 2025 (Hours: 13)

July 1, 2024 – The following staff members successfully completed 3 Hours of training on the 2020 & 2024 Title IX Rules & Regulations by the Alabama Community College System:

Adam Goodman
Amanda Harbison
Angie Kelly
Aaliyah Moore
Anne Sherman
Brian Gordon
Barbara Goss
Cindy Bobo
Debbie Boone
Danielle Coburn
Nicholas Dyer
Rodney Thompson
Vanessa LeBlanc

What is Title IX?

“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…” 20 U.S.C. § 1681

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681) is an all-encompassing federal law that prohibits discrimination based on the gender of students and employees of educational institutions which receive federal financial assistance.

What is the Title IX Coordinator responsible for?

Overseeing all Title IX complaints and investigations to provide prompt, fair and equitable resolutions
Identifying and addressing any patterns or systemic problems that arise
Being available to meet with students, provide support and answer questions
Working with other college officials
Coordinating training, education and communication pertaining to Title IX
Being available to assist school law enforcement employees regarding how to respond appropriately to reports of sexual violence
Ensuring that our institution carries out its Title IX responsibilities

How to File a Title IX Request/Complaint

Fill out one of the forms and submit to the Title IX Office.
- Discrimination Complaint Form
Contact the Title IX Coordinators
- Debbie Boone (205) 856-8598 debbie.boone@jeffersonstate.edu (Employees)
- Amanda Harbison (205) 856-7991 [email protected] (Students)

NOTE: Faculty members, staff members or students who knowingly provide a false complaint under this policy to a College official, or intentionally mislead College officials who are involved in the investigation or resolution of a complaint, may be subject to disciplinary action.

Who does Title IX apply to?

Title IX applies to:

Students
Faculty
Staff
Subcontractors, vendors
Guests/Visitors

What does Title IX prohibit?

It prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions, programs and activities. This includes:

Sexual assault and other forms of sexual violence
Domestic, intimate partner and dating violence
Stalking
Hostile work environment
Sexual harassment (quid pro quo, disparate treatment)
Failing to provide appropriate accommodations for a pregnant or parenting student
Treating a person differently based on marital status

Title IX Complaints & Criminal Investigations

If a case of alleged sexual harassment or sexual violence occurs, the College will promptly and equitably investigate under Title IX to determine what occurred. We’ll also take appropriate steps to resolve the situation.

A Title IX investigation is different from any law enforcement investigation.

Our Title IX Coordinators and other supporters can help you decide the best course of action for you by describing our grievance procedures listed below!

The College Community is here to ensure our campus is a safer, more welcoming place to be. You can talk with any Campus Official, faculty member or staff person if you or someone you know is experiencing sexual harassment/sexual violence.