Reporting

Filing a Complaint

Who can file a complaint?

Any person that has witnessed or experienced gender-discrimination, sexual harassment, or sex violence can file a complaint. Platt College takes every report seriously, investigates the complaint, and works to protect the complainant and quickly find resolution.

How To File a Complaint

There are several ways to file a complaint dependent on which agency you would like to submit the report to. Often, the differing agencies will cooperatively work to investigate and resolve the situation.

Equity and Inclusion

According to the Association of American Colleges & Universities, Inclusive Excellence is:

  • “...an active process through which colleges and universities achieve excellence in learning, teaching, student development, institutional functioning, and engagement in local and global communities” (AACU, 2016, para. 2). References: Association of American Colleges & Universities. (2016). Making excellence inclusive.

Definitions and Examples of Title IX Violations

Education Program or Activity

  • An education program or activity includes any event or circumstance where the College exercises substantial control over both the respondent and the context.
  • Any building owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the College is considered under the substantial control of the College.

Gender Discrimination

Gender Discrimination is defined as the following by Title IX:

Civil Rights: Title IX

Title IX (1972) is a federal (national) law that serves as a powerful tool for combating campus violence.  The law requires colleges and universities that receive federal funding to combat gender-based violence and harassment, and respond to survivors’ needs in order to ensure that all students have equal access to education.

FAQs Regarding Safe Practices on Campus During COVID

Entering and Exiting Campus

What do we do prior to arriving on campus?

  • Prior to your arrival to campus, you will need to complete the pre screening protocol on the honor system.  Your temperature will NOT be taken prior to entering, but we do require a one-time training prior to entering and a daily self screening prior to entering the building. 

What do we do when we arrive on campus?

Next Steps After Suspected or Confirmed COVID Positive Test

Confirmed Cases

When notified of an employee or student who has tested positive, Platt College, under the direction of Dr. Fran Ricker, Dean of Nursing will work with the Tri-County Health Department to report the case, initiate contact tracing and connect with anyone they identify as a close contact.

Policy 02:26:00 Student Standards of Conduct Interim Policy for COVID-19

Revision Responsibility: Dean, School of Nursing

Responsible Executive Office: President

Purpose: 

To ensure a dynamic and respectful learning environment in the School of Nursing at Platt College have adopted these Standards of Conduct which outlines student expectations. This code is in accordance with federal and state law, professional nursing, and academic parameters that include:

Policy 02:05:00 Student Attendance (Interim Policy for COVID)

Revision Responsibility: Registrar

Responsible Executive Office: President

Purpose: To establish responsibility for student attendance requirements and faculty attendance reporting requirements for all courses at Platt including courses of all types during COVID. 

Policy:

Dining on Campus

Students and employees may eat on campus with some restrictions.  The following rules apply for the student lunch area and the employee lunch area, both located upstairs:

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