Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in education and reads: “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.”
Georgia Gwinnett College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities. Prohibited sex discrimination covers sexual harassment, including stalking, dating/domestic violence as defined by the Sexual Misconduct Policy.
Title IX Coordinator
The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for monitoring and overseeing Title IX compliance at the College, to include coordination of training, education, communications, and administration of grievance procedures for faculty, staff, students and other members of the GGC community.
Sharon Stellato, Interim Title IX Coordinator
TitleIX@ggc.edu
What is GGC's policy on sexual misconduct?
GGC is proactive in its efforts to address and reduce instances of sexual misconduct, including sexual violence, in order to create and maintain a welcoming learning and working environment. It’s our responsibility to ensure compliance with federal law by demonstrating that our processes and procedures are operated in a manner consistent with Title VII and Title IX regulations and provisions, as well as the Violence Against Women Act.
Read the full sexual misconduct policy.
Responsible employees
GGC faculty, instructors, administrators, supervisors, other responsible employees, and all persons in positions of authority, even if they are also students (e.g., residential assistants, teaching assistants and student managers), must report to the Office of Diversity and Equity Compliance any complaints they receive or knowledge they possess (whether direct or indirect) of any discrimination or harassment that is prohibited under the NDAH policy and the student sexual misconduct policy. Failure to make a report by a person in a position of authority is a separate violation of the NDAH policy and the student sexual misconduct policy.
Training materials
- Appellate Decision Makers Refresher Training (PDF)
- Hearing Officer Training – Sexual Misconduct – Employees (PDF)
- Hearing Officer Training – Sexual Misconduct – Students (PDF)
- Hearing Panelist Refresher Training (PDF)
- Returning Title IX Investigator Training (PDF)
- Title IX Advisor Training (PDF)
- Title IX Coordinator Training (PDF)
Sexual Misconduct Resources
Online Resources
National Hotlines
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1.800.656.HOPE
- National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline: 1.866.331.9474
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.799.SAFE
- Love Is Respect: 1.866.331.9474 or text “loveis” to 77054
Community Resources
GGC Counseling and Psychological Services
Location: RL-3121
Phone: 678.407.5592
GGC Health Services
Location: RL-3106
Phone: 678.407.5675
GGC Public Safety
Location: Building D
Phone: 678.607.5333
TTY Phone: 678.985.3144
LiveSafe App
Report a crime
Georgia Crisis and Access Line
24 hours/7 days a week
Phone: 800.715.4225
Gwinnett Medical Center (Lawrenceville)
Phone: 678.312.1000
Gwinnett Women’s Pavilion
Phone: 678.312.4790
Mosaic Georgia: Sexual Assault Center and Children's Advocacy Center
24 hours/7 days a week
Phone: 770.476.7407
Gwinnett County Police
Phone: 770.513.5100
Lawrenceville Police
Phone: 770.963.2443
Lawrenceville Health Center
Phone: 770.339.4283