Civil Rights & Title IX – Reporting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation

The Civil Rights & Title IX Coordinator and the EEOC Coordinator are responsible for compliance with civil rights laws and College policy. Federal and state laws collectively prohibit discrimination based on protected characteristics, including age, citizenship, disability, national origin or shared ancestry, race, sex, gender, veteran status, and more. The College fulfills its civil rights responsibilities by acting promptly to stop prohibited conduct, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects. Our processes are designed to ensure fair treatment, timely response, and meaningful support for anyone who experiences or reports discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, you are encouraged to make a Civil Rights & Title IX Report.

CIVIL RIGHTS & TITLE IX REPORT FORM

The Civil Rights & Title IX Coordinator and the EEOC Coordinator are available to help you navigate the reporting process and understand your options. They will:

Listen to your concerns with care and confidentiality
Review the situation and assess for any immediate safety needs
Reach out to individuals who may have been impacted
Identify potential next steps based on your goals
Coordinate supportive measures when appropriate
Connect you with additional campus and community resources

Related Highline College Policies & Procedures

Reporting Options

Anyone who has experienced or witnessed discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or other civil rights concerns may submit an online report. This includes concerns related to sex-based discrimination, sexual misconduct, relationship violence, gender-based harassment, disability discrimination, racial or ethnic harassment, and other protected-class harms.

Reporting is a choice for students; it is not required. Support is available whether or not you choose to file a formal report. Submitting a report does not automatically initiate an investigation.

All college employees—except designated Confidential Employees—are Mandatory Reporters. Mandatory Reporters must share any information that could reasonably constitute discrimination or harassment with the Civil Rights & Title IX Coordinator or the Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator.

REPORT ONLINE: Civil Rights & Title IX Report Form
REPORT VIA PHONE or IN-PERSON: Call (206) 592-3600 to schedule an appointment to report via telephone or in person

Supportive Measures Available
Supportive measures offered during the course of an investigation are determined on a case by case basis. You do not have to engage in the formal process to access supportive measures.

They may include, but are not limited to:

Campus enforcement of no contact orders
Campus Safety escorts
Rescheduling of classes
Temporary work reassignments
Referrals for counseling or medical assistance
Disciplinary action for the respondent consistent with the College’s Student Conduct Code

Contacts

Civil Rights & Title IX Coordinator

Danielle K. Slota
Executive Director, Office of the President
Highline College, Building 12
(206) 592-3600
TitleIX@highline.edu | dslota@highline.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator (EEOC)

Melanie Lawson
Vice President, Human Resources
Highline College, Building 12
(206) 592-3320
HRstaff@highline.edu | dslota@highline.edu

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