Title IX and Sexual Violence

Temple College is committed to fostering an environment in which all members of our community are safe, secure, and free from sexual misconduct of any form, including, but not limited to, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, stalking, dating violence, and domestic violence. Temple College’s Sexual Violence and Sexual Misconduct policy recognizes the significant impact sexual violence and sexual misconduct can have on individuals who have been subjected to it.

The policy offers resources that are available to individuals who have been victims of sexual violence and sexual misconduct, as well as procedures to follow in reporting incidents of sexual violence and sexual misconduct.

The policy applies to any allegation of sexual violence or sexual misconduct made by or against a Temple College student or a Temple College staff or faculty member on campus, College centers or in any College-sponsored activity on or off campus/centers.

Reports of sexual violence or sexual misconduct will be taken seriously and addressed in accordance with Temple College policies or Texas Criminal Codes that are relevant to the committed act.

Sexual violence and sexual misconduct are forms of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Title IX also prohibits retaliation against people for making or participating in complaints of sex discrimination.