Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX

"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." - Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972

Title IX Policy

File a Report

This form is to be used for reporting information necessary to initiate an investigation of alleged acts of:

• Dating violence
• Domestic violence
• Retaliation
• Sexual harassment
• Sexual misconduct
• Stalking

This form is also used to report alleged discrimination against:

• Pregnant and parenting individuals
• Transgender individuals

A report will prompt the Director of Civil Rights Compliance/Title IX Coordinator to:

• Notify the complainant, about supportive measures
• Discuss the process to file a formal complaint, but it does not prompt a Title IX investigation.

File a Report

File a Formal Complaint

A formal complaint is when a complainant files a signed document alleging sexual harassment and requests the College to investigate the allegation.

The Title IX Coordinator, 909 S. Boston Ave, Room 505, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Phone 918-595-7842; email tcctitleix@tulsacc.edu, has been designated to handle inquiries regarding sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, pregnancy, domestic violence, and stalking.

Discrimination and Harassment Policy

File a Report

This report form is to be used for reporting information necessary to initiate an investigation of alleged discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

This report form is also used to report alleged discrimination against:

• Pregnant and parenting individuals
• Transgender individuals

File a Report

File a Formal Complaint

To file a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Director of Civil Rights Compliance.

The Director of Civil Rights Compliance, Metro Campus, 909 S. Boston Ave, Room 505 Tulsa, OK 74119; Phone 918-595-7842; email tccnondiscrimination@tulsacc.edu, has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies.

If a Complainant would like the details of an incident to be kept confidential, the Complainant may seek confidential services from the following:

• DVIS Outreach Counselor, Lori Gonzalez, MS, LPC: Voice/Text: 918-805-4794; lgonzalez@dvis.org; DVIS 24-hour Hotline: 918-743-5763
• Employee Assistance Program: 1-800-327-2251

The following support resources are available for students and employees who have been affected by any Prohibited Conduct regardless of whether there is an investigation.

Employee Assistance Program

1-800-327-2251 
Over-the-phone confidential counseling, crisis assistance, and referrals to community resources. (Employees Only)

Wellness Services

Wellness@tulsacc.edu 
Short Term in-person confidential counseling. (Students Only)

Title IX Coordinator

918-595-7842 or heather.hancock@tulsacc.edu 
For assistance with a Title IX complaint, academic accommodations, and interim measures.

Campus Police

918-595-8888 or campuspolice@tulsacc.edu 
Save this number on your phone in the event you need to call Campus Police. They can also assist with personal escorts to your vehicle and filing a police report.

Report It!

Report It! allows you to report academic concerns, misconduct, or other concerning behavior happening at TCC.

Domestic Violence Intervention Services

Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DVIS), a Tulsa Area United Way agency, is the only nonprofit agency in Tulsa, Okla., and the surrounding communities to provide comprehensive intervention and prevention services to men, women, and children affected by domestic and sexual violence, and human trafficking. DVIS's mission is to rebuild lives affected by domestic violence and sexual assault through advocacy, shelter, counseling, and education.

24-hour information and crisis line 
Phone: 918-743-5763 
3124 East Apache St., Tulsa, OK 74110

Lori Gonzalez, MS, LPC 
DVIS Outreach Counselor 
Voice/Text: 918-805-4794 
lgonzalez@dvis.org

Family Safety Center

To promote safety and justice in Tulsa County through co-located multi-disciplinary services that offer protection, hope, and healing to victims of interpersonal and family violence. One hope, one place, where safety comes first.

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

600 Civic Center, Main floor Police Courts Building, Tulsa, OK 74103 
Phone: 918-742-7480

Family & Children’s Services

Family & Children’s Services is a leading provider of behavioral health care and family services for people of all ages in Tulsa and surrounding communities. They heal traumatized and hurting children, strengthen individuals and families, and provide hope and recovery for those battling mental illness.

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

650 South Peoria Ave., Tulsa, OK 74135 
Phone: 918-587-9471

211 Oklahoma

Get help with food, rent, utilities, and more.

24-hours

Phone: 2-1-1 
Text: 211OK to 898211

Northeast Oklahoma Community Resources

A collection of Northeast Oklahoma community resources designed to give TCC students support to be successful. While this list is not exhaustive, we have made every effort to include many services in Tulsa County and surrounding areas.

TCC does not discriminate against any student on the basis of pregnancy or related conditions. Absences due to medical conditions relating to pregnancy will be excused for as long as deemed medically necessary and students will be given the opportunity to make up missed work. A student is allowed to return to the same academic and extracurricular status as before the medical leave began. You can view a short video on pregnant student rights. Students needing supportive measures can seek assistance from the Title IX Office at 918-595-7842, TCCTitleIX@tulsacc.edu or, use this form.

To support our faculty and staff, we are providing a Pregnancy and Parenting Guidance document that will answer many questions. In addition, Stephanie Merritt, Associate Professor in the Nursing School, has recorded a video for faculty on pregnant students' rights.

The College supports the rights of nursing mothers in the workplace in compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Mothers returning to work following the birth of a child will be provided reasonable break periods to express breast milk. The College has dedicated a Lactation room on every TCC campus for any student, employee, or visitor to use to express milk or to be used to feed a child if desired. Here is a list of the Lactation rooms:

Lactation Rooms

Every TCC campus has a designated private space where mothers can nurse or use a breast pump. If the room is locked, please contact Campus Police at 918-595-8888.

• Metro Campus Academic Building - MC130
• Metro Campus Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity Building - 1068 (Green Room - Dual Purpose)
• Northeast Campus Academic Building - AB 147
• Southeast Campus Science and Math Building - SEC8156
• Southeast Campus - SEC2226
• West Campus - IC 107
• Aviation Center - Room 123
• Education Outreach Center - Room 104

At TCC, we believe in fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion that welcomes and respects everyone for who they are and who they will become. As such, we have established processes that allow students to update a legal name or select a preferred name. This option has been developed to respond to the needs of those who prefer to use their middle name instead of their first name, people who use nicknames of a legal name, international students that might use an anglicized name or students who use a name that affirms their gender identity. TCC employees should contact humanresources@tulsacc.edu.

Community Resources:

The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is a non-profit organization focusing on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth. Our trained counselors are here to support you 24/7. If you are in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call TrevorLifeline now at 1-866-488-7386. TrevorText is a confidential and secure resource that provides live help for LGBTQ youth with a trained specialist, over text messages. Text START to 678-678.

TrevorSpace

An online international peer-to-peer community for LGBTQ young people and their friends.

Finding LGBTQ-Friendly Therapy

Information from Mental Health America (MHA) on how to find LGBTQ-friendly therapy.

Trans Lifeline

A 24/7 hotline is available in the U.S. and Canada staffed by transgender people for transgender people. 
1-877-565-8860 (United States) 
1-877-330-6366 (Canada) 
Confidential, 24/7 crisis support.

Dennis R. Neill Equality Center

The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center serves the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT), and allied community with numerous resources including counseling.

621 E. 4th Street 
Tulsa, OK 74120 
918-743-4297

SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline

Talk and be heard at the SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline. Connects LGBT older people with friendly responders. For LGBT elders and caretakers. 
1-877-360-LGBT (5428) 
Confidential support and crisis response, available 24/7.

In an effort to acknowledge the needs of our diverse community, below is a list of all single-stall restrooms on the TCC campuses. These restrooms are open and available for use by students, faculty, staff, and visitors to our campus.

Metro

• ACA-MC-1017A
• ACA-MC-1017B
• ACA-MC-2003C
• C4C-MC-1088A
• C4C-MC-3074A
• C4C-MC-3074B
• SC-MC-124A (inside Campus Store)
• SC-MC-124B (inside Campus Store)

Northeast

• AB-NE-134C
• AB-NE-139A
• AB-NE-139B

Southeast

• 2-SE-2137C
• 2-SE-2222C
• 9-SE-9100D

West

• I-WC-130

2024-2025 Training

The training module for employees will be located in MyTCC - Employee Training Portal (Percipio)

The following are training sessions for the 2024-2025 

In accordance with 34 CFR Part 106.45(1)(iii) & 106.45 (b)(10)(1)(D), TCC is required to publicly post all training materials used by those addressing Title IX complaints. Employees should log the training that they have completed.

Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA) Training

ATIXA Training Materials

• 20-Minutes-to…Trained: Addressing Trauma
• 20-Minutes-to…Trained: Appeals
• 20-Minutes-to…Trained: Applying Preponderance and Making a Finding
• 20-Minutes-to…Trained: Assessing Credibility
• 20-Minutes-to…Trained: Deliberations and Groupthink
• 20-Minutes-to…Trained: Documentation
• 20-Minutes-to…Trained: Due Process
• 20-Minutes-to…Trained: Intimate Partner Violence
• 20-Minutes-to…Trained: Questioning
• 20-Minutes-to…Trained: Role of the Investigator
• 20-Minutes-to…Trained: Sexual Harassment
• 20-Minutes-to…Trained: Stalking
• 20-Minutes-to…Trained: Understanding Sexual Violence
• 2020 Title IX Regs Overview: Commitment Beyond Compliance for Board of Trustees and Cabinet-Level Administrators
• 2020 Title IX Regs Overview: Commitment Beyond Compliance for Hearing Officers and Decision Makers
• 2020 Title IX Regulations Implementation Training & Certification Course
• 504 Coordinator
• Compliance & Case Management: Title IX Coordinator and Administrator Training & Certification Level Three Course
• Investigator One
• Investigator Two
• Navigating Electronic Evidence in Title IX Investigations Webinar
• What Will Happen if a Recipient Violates the 2020 OCR Title IX Regulations?
• Civil Rights Investigator Level One Training & Certification Course
• Civil Rights Investigator Certification Course Level Two Training
• Title IX Hearing Officer and Decision Maker Training

NACUA (National Association of College and University Attorneys)

• The Department of Education’s Final Rule on Sexual Harassment

Office of Civil Rights Webinars

• An Intro to Federal Civil Rights Protections in Education
• Conducting and Adjudicating Title IX Hearings
• Due Process Protections under the New Title IX Regulations
• New Title IX Protections Against Sexual Assault
• Title IX Regulations Addressing Sexual Harassment

The State University of New York (SUNY)

• Appeals in Student Conduct Proceedings
• Legal Framework for Understanding Conflicts of Interest and Bias
• Cultural Relevance, Inclusiveness, and Responding to Sexual and Interpersonal Violence
• Law and the Hearing Panel

ANKURA

• Navigating Electronic Evidence in Title IX Investigations
• Advisors in Title IX Investigations: Legal, Regulatory, and Public Policy Considerations

UJIMA

• Black LGBTQIA+ Survivors: Community Response and Approaches

NASPA

• Title IX Informal Resolution Training

T9NOW

• Title IX Decision-maker Training

TCC Training

• TCC Title IX Policy Training
• Title IX Regulations Conference 2020
• Title IX and ADA Intersectionality

US Department of Justice, Campus Technical Assistance and Resource Project

• Gender Bias
• Practical Insights for Addressing Student Sexual Misconduct: Part 1
• Practical Insights for Addressing Student Sexual Misconduct: Part 2
• Reducing Gender Bias in Sexual Assault Response and Investigation
• Digging Deep into the Clery Act and Title IX Intersections: Accommodations (video)
• Digging Deep into the Clery Act and Title IX Intersections: Advisors of Choice (video)