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COOK SCHOOL OF INTERCULTURAL STUDIES GRADUATE PROGRAM HANDBOOKS Mike Brimmage (Address: Biola Youth Academics, 12625 La Mirada Blvd., Suite 100, La Mirada, CA. 90638, Phone: X4735, E-mail: mike.brimmage@biola.edu). 5. Section 504 Compliance Coordinator, Director of the Learning Center, Dr. Kevin Grant (Address: Learning Center, Biola University, 13800 Biola Avenue, La Mirada, CA 90639, (Student Services Building), Phone: x4542, E-mail kevin.grant@biola.edu. The Section 504 Compliance Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing any complaint of unlawful discrimination based on disability under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and/or The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. All references in this procedure to a Title IX Deputy Coordinator will apply to the Section 504 Compliance Coordinator. If the complainant does not meet requirements of the procedure, the Title IX Coordinator/Deputy Coordinator shall immediately notify the complainant of the specific deficiencies of the complaint. D. Retaliation Prohibited: Any retaliatory action of any kind by an employee or student of the University against any other employee, student, or applicant of the University as a result of that person's seeking redress under these procedures, cooperating with an investigation, or other participation in these procedures is prohibited and may be regarded as the basis for disciplinary action. E. Privacy: The privacy and confidentiality of the parties shall be maintained to the extent possible during the processing of a complaint. University response may be hindered and limited with a complainant desiring anonymity and/or inaction. The University may be obliged to pursue an alleged sexual assault through internal disciplinary procedures without the cooperation of the complainant. In such instances, the University will inform the complainant of its obligation to address a community safety issue. F. Resolution Options: Individuals are encouraged to use this procedure to resolve their complaints of unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment. However, they may also file a complaint at the beginning, during or after use of Biola's complaint procedure with: U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights 50 United Nations Plaza Room 239 San Francisco, CA 94102 or U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 111 N. Market Street Suite 810 San Jose, CA 95113
COOK SCHOOL OF INTERCULTURAL STUDIES GRADUATE PROGRAM HANDBOOKS III. Processing of a Complaint Any person who believes he/she has been discriminated against, sexually harassed, or sexually assaulted may file a complaint with the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Coordinator. In order for a complaint to be processed, the complaint must be filed within 120 days of the alleged unlawful discriminatory action or sexual harassment, or within 120 days of the complainant learning of the discriminatory action or sexual harassment unless unusual circumstances exist that would extend the time for the filing of such a complaint as determined by the Senior Title IX Coordinator. Additionally, individuals are strongly encouraged to report alleged incidents of sexual assault immediately to the department of Campus Safety and/or other local law enforcement. Campus Safety personnel will assist and advise regarding the importance of preserving evidence for the proof of a criminal offense and to whom the alleged offense should be reported. However, it is the individual's decision whether or not to file a police report or to pursue civil action against the alleged perpetrator. Individuals will have access to support and referral services on-campus regardless of whether or not she/he decides to report the incident to local law enforcement. . IV. Informal Procedures The University has established the following informal process to resolve charges of unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment within thirty (30) calendar days: A. The complainant or person who would like assistance in determining whether unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment has occurred should be referred to the appropriate Title IX Deputy Coordinator. B. The Title IX Deputy Coordinator shall meet with the concerned individual to: 1. understand the nature of the concern; 2. give to complainant a copy of the Biola University policy and procedure concerning unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment and inform complainant of his or her rights under any relevant complaint procedure or policy; 3. assist the individual in any way advisable. C. If deemed appropriate, Title IX Deputy Coordinator shall meet with the Respondent to inform him/her of the nature of the concern. D. If the parties agree to a proposed resolution that does not include disciplinary action, the resolution shall be implemented and the informal process shall be concluded. At any time, during the informal process the complainant may initiate a formal complaint. This informal procedure is not appropriate for cases involving alleged sexual assault. Whether or not the complainant files a formal complaint and/or the parties reach a resolution, if Title IX Deputy Coordinator determines that circumstances so warrant, the Title IX Deputy Coordinator shall initiate a formal investigation and take appropriate actions as necessary to fully remedy any harm that occurred as a result of unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment and to prevent any further unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment.
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