Policy Prohibiting Sexual Violence
Del Mar College establishes this policy and related procedures in its continuing effort to seek equity in education and employment, and consistent with its legal responsibility and authority to take measures to address and prevent sexual violence, as required by Title IX of the Higher Education Act of 1964, as amended, and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (The “Clery Act”), as amended.
This policy is intended to inform students and employees of their rights if they are subjected to sexual violence, including the complaint procedures and support services that a survivor of sexual violence can access. This policy is also intended to inform students and employees of their responsibilities if they are aware that sexual violence has occurred to a Del Mar College student or employee.
Del Mar College (the “College”) will not tolerate and strictly prohibits sexual violence, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. The College will act to protect its students and employees from incidents of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking committed by employees, students or outside third parties.
This policy applies to and may be used by all students and employees, regardless of gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, to report incidents of sexual violence, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking occurring on or off campus.
For assistance with filing a complaint of sexual violence through College complaint procedures, obtaining assistance with accessing law enforcement and confidential counseling, emotional support and immediate emergency services, if not already accessed, students should contact the Dean of Student Engagement and Retention. Employees should contact the Director of Human Resources for the same assistance. In addition to contact information for the Dean of Student Engagement and Retention and the Director of Human Resources, the following contacts are for campus and local advocacy, counseling, health, mental health and legal assistance services.
Cheryl Sanders
Dean of Student Engagement and Retention
Harvin Student Center, Room 204
(361) 698-1277
Jerry Henry
Director of Human Resources
Heldenfels Administration Building
(361) 698-1088
Del Mar College Campus Security
(361) 698-1199
Del Mar College Counseling Center
Rita Hernandez, MA, LPC-S
(361) 698-1586