Training for Faculty and Staff
All new students, newly hired employees and existing employees will be trained in primary prevention and awareness programs relating to sexual misconduct, domestic violence, stalking, dating violence, and related offenses.
At a minimum, the training will inform on the nature of prohibited conduct, the definitions of various prohibited behaviors, the definition of “consent” as applied by the institution, safe and positive options for bystander intervention in risky situations, means of recognizing signs of domestic violence and abusive behavior and ongoing prevention and awareness related issues.
In addition, that training will provide the relevant provisions of this rule for purpose of recognizing reporting instances of prohibited conduct.
The institution will provide ongoing training, programs, and preventions campaigns throughout the academic year. Programs and campaigns will include and are not limited to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, bystander intervention, consent, and other related interpersonal violence topics. Educational information will be made available regarding risk reduction and recognizing warning signs of abusive behavior and how to avoid potential attacks.
Sexual Assault Action Steps for Faculty and Staff
Sexual Assault Action Steps for Campus Administrators
West Virginia Northern Community College Title IX Team Members have received the following trainings made available by ATIXA (Association of Title IX Administrators):
Title IX Coordinator and Administrator Level One - June 2020
Title IX Hearing Officer and Decision Maker – June 2020
Title IX Civil Rights Investigator Level II – June 2020
Title IX Civil Rights Investigator Level II – September 2019
Title IX Civil Rights Investigator Level III – September 2018
Civil Rights Investigator Level One – June 2021
Title IX Hearing Officer and Decision-Maker – November 9 & 10, 2021
Title IX Investigator Training and Practical Skills Certification Course – October 11 & 12, 2022