Responsibilities

Edmonds College's Responsibilities

treating complainants and respondents equitably
presuming that the respondent is not responsible for the alleged misconduct unless or until a determination of responsibility is reached after completion of the investigation and disciplinary processes
having the investigation conducted by a neutral and unbiased investigator without a conflict of interest or bias
having the investigator make findings of fact based on the preponderance of the evidence standard. A preponderance of the evidence means on a more probable than not basis.
placing the burden on the college—not on the parties—to conduct an investigation that gathers sufficient evidence to determine whether sex discrimination occurred.
objectively evaluating all evidence that is relevant and not otherwise impermissible.
providing an equal opportunity for parties to present fact witnesses and other inculpatory or exculpatory evidence that is relevant and not otherwise impermissible.
providing ten (10) calendar days for each party to review and submit written comments on the draft investigation report and, upon request, to review relevant and not otherwise impermissible evidence gathered by the investigator before finalizing the investigation report; and
taking reasonable steps to prevent and address the parties’ unauthorized disclosure of information and evidence obtained solely through the investigation procedure.

If you can answer "yes" to any one of the questions below, you may have witnessed or experienced sex discrimination or sex-based harassment.

Were there unwanted requests or unwelcomed behavior of a sexual nature?
Were there unwelcomed comments about an individual's body, sexual activity, or sexual attractiveness?
Did sexually suggestive touching, leering, gestures, sounds, comments, stalking, intimidation, or displays of sexually suggestive objects take place?

For your protection and for future prevention say something immediately. Contact the Title IX office at 425.640.1814 or titleix@edmonds.edu.

Promptly report any discrimination, sexual harassment, or sex violence.
Listen, observe, and stay informed.
Ask yourself...
- Was my or the individual's behavior appropriate?
- Was my or the individual's behavior welcomed?
- Was my or the individuals behavior offensive?
Say "NO"! Tell the harasser to stop and that their behavior is unwanted and unwelcomed.
Report, not retaliate. Retaliation, threats, or other forms of intimidation are illegal and will not be tolerated.
Technology. Appropriately use your technological devices including calls, texts, posts, or emails.
Joking. Remember that derogatory or suggestive jokes shared at another's expense is always inappropriate.