Title VI
Title VI Legislation
"No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
- Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Statement of Non-Discrimination
Grayson College, under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, ensures that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, and/or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any College program or activity.
Overview of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title VI, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq., was enacted as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Any violation of Title VI civil rights should be reported.
See: Title VI Statute, 42 U.S.C §§ 2000d - 2000d-7
Reports of Title VI Violations
All reports will be investigated by the Title VI Coordinator, Grayson College Vice President of People and Culture, or designee. Report Title VI violations to TitleVI [at] grayson [dot] edu .
Any College District employee who suspects or receives notice that a student, or group of students, has or may have experienced conduct prohibited by Title VI policies is required to report.
Grayson College will promptly investigate and address reported incidents of prohibited conduct using the appropriate procedures stated in Grayson College Board Policy (Policy Code FA: LEGAL - Equal Educational Opportunity; Policy Code GA: LEGAL - Access to Programs, Services, and Activities)
Once Grayson College knows, or reasonably should have known, that an incident of prohibited conduct has occurred, the college must respond and investigate the matter. Grayson College will follow its policies and procedures, even if the victim does not wish to pursue action with the College or the criminal justice system.\
Exceptions
A person who holds a professional license requiring confidentiality, serving as mental health counselor, or is supervised by such a person, is not required to disclose a report of prohibited conduct without the student's consent.
Grayson College Title VI Contacts
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Dr. Erin Howard
Director of Title IX and Student ConductContact
Phone Number: 903.415.2614Email: TitleVI[at] grayson [dot] eduOffice Location: Student Life Building -
Robyn Voight
Vice President of People and CultureContact
Phone Number: 903.463.8648Email: TitleVI[at] grayson [dot] eduOffice Location: Student Affairs Building