Title IX Resources
Title IX 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.
Policy Statement
CCSNH and its Colleges are committed to creating and maintaining a positive and productive work environment free of discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation. CCSNH prohibits discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation as defined in this policy. It is the intention of CCSNH to take prompt action to prevent the reoccurrence of behaviors that violate this policy.
CCSNH and its Colleges, in compliance with Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education amendment of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, or physical handicap in any policies, practices, and procedures.
Scope of Policy and Jurisdiction
This policy applies to all faculty, staff, other employees, students, & organizations receiving Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) funding or use of the CCSNH school names. This policy applies to all CCSNH education programs and activities (including locations, events, or circumstances in which CCSNH exercises substantial control over the respondent and the context of the conduct). A complainant does not have to be a member of the CCSNH community to file a complaint at the discretion of the Title IX Coordinator. Policy Numbers for the student policy and employees policy are 323.02 & 730.04
Inquiries regarding Title IX may be directed to:
Lea Cole, Title IX Coordinator
NHTI – Concord’s Community College
31 College Drive
Concord, NH 03301
lcole@ccsnh.edu
603-230-4376
Inquiries may also be directed to:
Office for Civil Rights, Boston Office
U.S. Department of Education
8th Floor
5 Post Office Square
Boston, MA 02109-3921
OCR.Boston@ed.gov
617-289-0111
TTY: 1-800-877-8339
Fax: 617-289-0150
Policy as of 1/23/25
Policy as of 8/1/24
Policy as of 2020
Policy as of 2020
How to Report
CCSNH encourages individuals to report incidents covered under this policy so that they can get the support they need and the College can respond appropriately while maintaining a safe and secure campus. Although strict confidentiality may not be guaranteed, in all cases the College will handle information in a sensitive manner and will endeavor to protect the privacy of individuals to the extent it can do so consistent with its obligations to respond to reports of discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation. If a complainant expects formal action in response to their allegations, reporting to any non-confidential resource can connect them with the appropriate resources.
Confidential Resources and Confidentiality
If an individual would like to confidentially report an alleged violation of this policy, they should contact a confidential resource. A confidential resource is an individual who is legally and ethically bound to keep confidential all information shared with them on the course of providing counsel and support, except under the circumstances noted below.
In general, the law recognizes and protects the confidentiality of communications between a person seeking care and a medical or mental health professional, religious advisor, or trained sexual assault advocate. The medical, mental health, and religious professionals (individuals acting in their religious professional capacity through a College office) at the College respect and protect confidential communications from students faculty, and staff to the extent they are legally able to do so. These professionals may have to breach confidence when they perceive a serious risk of danger or threat to any person or property. In addition, medical and mental health professionals may be required by law to report certain crimes (such as allegations of sexual and/or physical abuse of any person under 18).
An individual who speaks to a confidential resource must understand that if they want to maintain complete confidentiality, the College will be unable to investigate the particular incident or pursue disciplinary action against the alleged perpetrator. However, confidential resources may assist the individual in receiving supportive measures or other forms of protection and support such as victim advocacy, academic accommodations, disability, health, or mental health services, and changes to living, working, or transportation arrangements.
Campus Resources Advisors
New Hampshire State law §188-H:7 permits CCSNH to establish confidential resource advisors. These are privileged individuals designated by the College that are not required to notify the College Title IX Coordinator or a law enforcement agency when they learn about potential incidents of sexual misconduct. Confidential resource advisors receive training in the awareness and prevention of sexual misconduct and trauma-informed response. The designated confidential resource advisor for NHTI is Thrive.
Reporting and Non-Confidential Resources
- Utilizing the NHTI Online Title IX Reporting Form.
Reporting via this online form allows the College to reach out to the reporter and/or complainant to request further information, offer supportive measures, and provide information about resolution options. This does not oblige a complainant to participate in a resolution process. CCSNH strives to respect a complainant’s wishes regarding the pursuit of formal resolution procedures unless there appears to be a compelling threat to their or the community’s health and/or safety. The complainant is largely in control and should not fear loss of privacy by making a report that allows the College to discuss the matter with them and provide supportive measures. If an online reporting form is completed anonymously with no identifying information for the complainant, the College’s ability to offer supportive measures, appropriately investigate the incident, and/or pursue disciplinary action against the alleged may be limited. - File a Formal Complaint with the Title IX Coordinator.
Such a report may be made at any time (including non-business hours) by using the telephone number, email address, or mailing address listed for the Title IX Coordinator or any other listed official. Directly contact the Title IX Coordinator using the following contact information:
Lea Cole, Title IX Coordinator
NHTI – Concord’s Community College
31 College Drive
Concord, NH 03301
lcole@ccsnh.edu
603-230-4376
Reporting to a Mandatory Reporter.
All CCSNH employees are deemed mandatory reporters for purposes of this policy. Mandatory reporters include any administrator, supervisor, and faculty member who does not have a statutory privilege of confidentiality by law or who has not otherwise been designated as a confidential resource advisor. Mandatory reporters who learn of an incident of discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation. involving a student or employee are required to report that information to the Title IX Coordinator as soon as possible. Information reported to a mandatory reporter will be shared with others only to the extent necessary to respond to the situation and support the parties and in accordance with state/federal law. Mandatory reporters who themselves are a target misconduct under this policy are not required to report their own experience, though encouraged to do so. If a mandatory reporter fails to comply/report an incident or interferes with an investigation, that employee may be subject to disciplinary action. General inquires to mandatory reporters about policies and procedures and conversations where the alleged perpetrator is not named or implied from the circumstances would not constitute reports for the purpose of this policy. These types of inquiries should nonetheless be referred to the Title IX Coordinator.
Time Limits on Reporting
There is no time limitation on reporting or providing notice/complaints to the College. However, if the respondent is no longer subject to the College’s jurisdiction or if significant time has passed, the ability to investigate, respond, and/or provide remedies may be limited. The Title IX Coordinator may act at their discretion, documenting allegations for future reference, offering supportive measures, or engaging in informal/formal action as appropriate.
Resources
NHTI provides free, short-term and crisis intervention individual counseling services to all students. To make an appointment call 603-230-4047 or contact:
Lynx C.A.R.E. Center
Academic Center for Excellence, Learning Commons Library Building
603-230-4047
Crisis Center of Central New Hampshire
Victims of sexual misconduct/sexual harassment may pursue assistance and/or support confidentially by contacting a New Hampshire Domestic and Sexual Violence Crisis Center.
Crisis Center of Central New Hampshire
603-225-7376 Non-Emergency Contact
1-866-841-6229 Emergency Contact
info@cccnh.org
https://cccnh.org/
Confidential help and support is available from Crisis Center of Central New Hampshire, a New Hampshire Domestic and Sexual Violence Crisis Center. Through the crisis center free and confidential support services are available to anyone who has been impacted by domestic or sexual violence or stalking. Services are open and affirming to all, and an individual does not need to be in crisis to call. Immediate confidential help is also available by calling:
- New Hampshire 24-hour Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-866-644-3574
- New Hampshire 24-hour Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-277-5570
- National 24-hour Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
Even if you do not want to file a formal complaint, resources for support are still available to you. Advocates from the Crisis Center of Central New Hampshire are available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to help with any and all needs including seeking medical attention, seeking emotional support or assistance filing a complaint.
The Crisis Center of Central New Hampshire provides free and confidential support, advocacy, and crisis intervention services.
NHTI – Concord’s Community College students also have access to free confidential counseling through our Counseling Center. See above for contact information.
Emergency Medical Services
Concord Hospital
250 Pleasant St.
Concord, NH
603-225-2711
Transportation to Available Medical Services
Concord Area Transit
Students with valid NHTI ID ride free
http://concordareatransit.com/
Uber
https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/manchester-nh/
Cost estimate from NHTI to Concord Hospital is approximately $12.
Lyft
https://www.lyft.com/rider
Cost estimate from NHTI to Concord Hospital is approximately $12.
Assistance with Costs of Emergency Medical Services
New Hampshire Victims’ Compensation Program
Office of the Attorney General
33 Capitol Street
Concord, NH 03301-6397
Phone: (603) 271-1284
Toll Free: 1-800-300-4500 (in N.H. only)
TDD Access Relay NH: 1-800-735-2964
email: victimcomp@doj.nh.gov
Crisis Center of Central New Hampshire
603-225-7376 Non-Emergency Contact
1-866-841-6229 Emergency Contact
info@cccnh.org
https://cccnh.org/
Protection Orders
Victims of sexual misconduct/sexual harassment may obtain a protection (no contact) order, as well as other supportive measures, from the Title IX Coordinator following a report of sexual misconduct/sexual harassment (see Section VI below).
Victims of sexual misconduct involving domestic violence or stalking may pursue a court-ordered protection order by contacting or appearing at the local court:
NH CIRCUIT COURT
6th Circuit – District Division – Concord
32 Clinton Street
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 1-855-212-1234
Hours: Monday – Friday; 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Jurisdiction: City of Concord, and the towns of Loudon, Canterbury, Dunbarton, Bow, Hopkinton, Pittsfield, Chichester, and Epsom.
Contact information for the Circuit Courts in other towns or locations please visit https://www.courts.state.nh.us/courtlocations/atol.htm.
Individuals who obtain a protection order issued by a court are asked to contact, and provide a copy of the order to, the CCSNH/ College Title IX Coordinator. Upon receipt, CCSNH/College can assist in enforcement of the order as it pertains to the alleged victim’s or respondent’s participation in CCSNH/College programs or activities, to the extent applicable.
How to Get Help If You Have Been Accused of Sexual Violence
Individuals accused of sexual misconduct/sexual harassment may seek assistance from a confidential advisor, which may include an advocate or attorney, by contacting the CCSNH/College Title IX Coordinator or the following organizations:
NHTI Counseling Office
ACE- Academic Center for Excellence
31 College Drive
Concord, NH 03301
603-230-4043 or 603-271-6484 x4158
Online Counseling Services – Kepro
Free online confidential counseling services available to students
For access visit NHTI Counseling website.
Legal Resources
https://www.nhcadsv.org/legal-resources.html
Updated Trainings
NHTI- Concord’s Community College is committed to providing current and up to date training for all members of its community that are involved in the implementation of our reporting and grievance process.
Title IX Trainings Available
Awareness and Prevention
USafe®
NHTI encourages members of our community to download uSafeUS®, a free and confidential app that helps protect yourself and your community – both on and off-campus. Whenever something feels “off” about a situation you’re in, uSafeUS® is always there to help:
- Fake a call or text to make a smooth exit from an uncomfortable situation
- Notify friends when you’re walking alone on campus
- Quick links to support and answers to your questions about sexual assault, relationship violence, & stalking.
Download the app at App Store or Google Play. Select NHTI as your campus, and become familiar with the uSafeUS® tools and resources available 24/7 wherever you may go.
RSA 188H: Sexual Misconduct Climate Survey
- A sexual misconduct climate survey with a series of standard base questions was distributed to all undergraduate and graduate students in the state of New Hampshire as a required component of a new state law aimed at addressing campus sexual misconduct. This survey was administered at NHTI in February and March of 2022.
When reviewing the summary findings, please note that the definition of sexual misconduct as it relates to this survey is quite broad, so it is important to read the survey questions and responses in their entirety and note the total number of people who answered a specific question to best understand the results. The results will be an important component in our campus’s ongoing work to prevent and respond to all forms of sexual misconduct and interpersonal violence.
Statewide data on the sexual misconduct survey can be found here.
Contact Us:
Lea Cole, Title IX Coordinator
NHTI – Concord’s Community College
31 College Drive
Concord, NH 03301
lcole@ccsnh.edu
603-230-4376
