includes unwelcome sexual advances; requests for sexual favors; sexually motivated physical, verbal or nonverbal conduct or other conduct and/or communication of a sexual nature
creates a hostile environment when the conduct is sufficiently severe, pervasive or persistent so as to interfere with or limit a student's ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or opportunities offered by an institution
causes a student to believe he/she must submit to the conduct in order to participate in a school program or activity or that an educational decision will be made based on whether or not the student submits to the conduct
meets the definition of stalking, dating violence, fondling, incest, rape or statutory rape
involves any form of sexual discrimination, harassment, misconduct and/or violence
Some common examples of Title IX violations, but are not limited to:
asking personal questions about sex life, fantasies, preferences or history
telling lies or spreading rumors about a person's sex life
stalking or repeatedly asking out a person who is not interested
sexually suggestive remarks, jokes, stories, gestures or catcalls
sexual or obscene messages or pictures sent via text or computer
sexual advances, propositions, insults or threats
unwelcome or inappropriate touching
sexual violence or assault
rape (including date rape)
See the following Blinn College District Board Policies for information regarding:
The Blinn College District is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. The Blinn College District also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
Questions about the accreditation of the Blinn College District may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500,
or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).
The Blinn College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability. For information regarding Title IX, ADA, Section 504, and other anti-discrimination coordinators, see the Student Title IX page.