Title IX

The University's compliance with Title IX is implemented in the context of the University's broader Nondiscrimination/Anti-harassment Policy and Grievance Procedures, which generally advises the University community of prohibited discriminatory and harassing conduct by Community Members, as well as the resources and processes for addressing and resolving complaints of discrimination, harassment and/or violation of University policy. The university also prohibits sexual harassment. This policy is in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Matters involving allegations of sex-based discrimination, as well as allegations of sexual misconduct, as defined by the University's policies on sexual misconduct, are subject to review under Title IX.

Student Accommodations

Colorado Christian University’s Title IX Coordinators work in close partnership with the appropriate accommodations departments to ensure that students who disclose the need for Title IX-related accommodations, whether to the Title IX Coordinators or directly to the accommodations department, receive the support they are eligible for. This collaboration ensures a coordinated response that provides prompt access while respecting student privacy and individual needs.

Students seeking accommodations related to pregnancy, postpartum recovery, or other documented conditions or needs covered under Title IX protections will be referred to the appropriate accommodations department, such as Disability and Accessibility Services in the College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS DAS), the Life Directions Center in the College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS), or the CCU Academy Online Dual Enrollment (ODE) Manager. These departments support the implementation of accommodations in coordination with the Title IX office.

To support this commitment, students are encouraged to share their accommodation needs as early as possible to help ensure a timely and supportive process. Students may contact the Title IX Coordinators or the appropriate accommodations department directly, or complete the online Title IX Accommodations Request eForm.

Employee Accommodations

Employees with pregnancy-related or other Title IX-protected accommodation needs are encouraged to contact Human Resources or the Title IX Coordinators directly for support and coordination of reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

Any student, faculty, staff, or visitor to our community may file a complaint to the Title IX Coordinator. In addition to reporting acts of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation internally to the Title IX Coordinator; students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to report any and all suspected or alleged criminal activity to Campus Security or local law enforcement authorities.

Activities carried out in response to the University's obligations under Title IX will be conducted with regard for any legitimate privacy and reputational interests of those involved. Information prepared or acquired under Title IX procedures will be shared only with those who have a legitimate need to know. Disclosure of such information may also be made if it is permitted by law and the University Title IX Coordinator determines in his or her judgment: (1) that such disclosure is necessary to protect the health, safety, or well-being of members of the Colorado Christian community; or (2) that such disclosure advances the interests of those involved in the process and/or the University and outweighs the interest in confidentiality.

While the University Title IX Coordinator will take into account any requests made by a grievant for confidentiality or that a Title IX matter not be investigated, the University Title IX Coordinator will take appropriate steps to respond to the matter consistent with the requirements of Title IX.

Retaliation against any person in the University community, either for alleging discrimination prohibited by Title IX or for cooperating in a Title IX investigation or grievance, is strictly prohibited.

The University Title IX Coordinator shall review allegations of discrimination prohibited by Title IX by applying a preponderance of the evidence standard.

While the time it may take to investigate and resolve a Title IX matter will depend on a variety of factors, the University Title IX Coordinator will seek to resolve any grievance within a timely manner, which will depend on nature and scope of the allegations being investigated.

Appeal rights are covered in detail in the Title IX Policies and Procedures document.

CCU's Title IX Team is committed to ongoing training, including in-house and training with external Title IX experts. Links to Title IX training completed by CCU’s Title IX team are below:

• ATIXA Level Two Coordinator Training (2018)
• ATIXA Level One Investigator Training (2018, 2020)
• ATIXA Level Two Investigator Training (2018, 2020, 2021)
• ATIXA Level Three Investigator Training (2020)
• ATIXA Level Four Coordinator & Administrator Training (2018)
• ATIXA Hearing Officer & Decision Maker Training (2020, 2020-2)
• ATIXA 504 Coordinator Training (2018)
• CCU Title IX Team Training (2019)
• CCU Title IX Training – Part One (2020)
• CCU Title IX Training – Part Two (2020)
• Title IX Mock Hearing (2021)
• Title IX Notice of Proposed Rule Making (2022)
• Title IX Investigator Training (2022)
• CCU Final 2024 Regulations Overview (2024)
• CCU Title IX Coordinator Refresher Training (2023)