Title IX

Who is the Title IX Coordinator?

Debbie Boone, PHR

Director of Human Resources

George Wallace Hall, Room 111

2601 Carson Road

Birmingham, AL 35215

Office: (205) 856-8598
Email: [email protected]

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.

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

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

Adam Goodman

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

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

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 Coordinator – Debbie Boone (205) 856-8598 or debbie.boone@jeffersonstate.edu.

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