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Edmonds College Policies

Edmonds College has a Harassment and Discrimination Policy, codified in Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 132Y-300. The WAC describes the college policies, procedures and investigative process for discrimination and harassment claims. The WAC also defines important terms related to harassment and discrimination and lists protected classes, which are enumerated in Washington statute, as well.

The college also has a Title IX webpage. This page has contact information for the Title IX coordinator and investigator, as well as numerous links to additional information sources, definitions and community resources.  

Every Edmonds College employee, with the exception of those employees who have client privileges protected by law, is a Responsible Official. A Responsible Official is required to notify the college any time they witness or receive a report of gender discrimination, harassment, or misconduct. Employees should file a report via the Sexual Misconduct Reporting Form, which can be found at the bottom of the college Title IX webpage.  

Edmonds College employees or students who are victims of gender discrimination, harassment or sexual misconduct have several reporting options:

  • Option One– report the incident(s) to your manager or supervisor. You can also talk with a human resource representative or other college official. Seeking assistance from someone trained to deal with these issues can provide needed support and options for action.
  • Option Two - Submit a Sexual Misconduct Reporting Form. This form goes directly to the Title IX coordinator, who will contact the complainant (person who was harassed) and initiate an investigation, as necessary.
  • Option Three – contact the Vice President for Human Resources, at 425.640.1647.
  • Option Four – employees have a right to report situations directly, or in addition, to the following agencies:

    • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (employee complaints)
      206.220.6883 or 1.800.669.4000
      TDD 206.220.6882
    • Office of Civil Rights (students complaints)
      206.220.7900
      TDD 206.220.7907
    • Washington State Human Rights Commission (employees and students)
      360.753.6770
      TDD 1.800.300.7525
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