z. Affirmative Consent; Affirmative, conscious, and
<br />voluntary agreement to engage In sexual activity, It is
<br />the responsibility of each person involved in sexual
<br />activity to ensure that the other(s) involved affirmatively
<br />consent(s) to engage in sexual activity. Lack of protest
<br />or resistance does not mean consent, nor does silence
<br />mean consent. Affirmative consent must be ongoing
<br />throughout a sexual activity and can be revoked at any
<br />time. The existence of a dating relationship between
<br />the persons Involved, or the fact of past sexual relations
<br />between them should never by Itself be assumed to be
<br />an Indicator of consent. Valid consent does not exist if
<br />Respondent knew or should have known that
<br />Complainant was unable to consent because
<br />Complainant was asleep or unconscious; was
<br />incapacitated due to drugs, alcohol or medication; or
<br />Complainant was unable to communicate due to a
<br />mental or physical condition.
<br />3, Amnesty: Protection from disciplinary action against
<br />a reporting party. Complainant, or witness for
<br />participation in the reporting, investigation or
<br />adjudication of Prohibited Conduct for a violation of the
<br />College's conduct policies related to the incident unless
<br />the College determines that the violation was
<br />egregious, including but not limited to, an action that
<br />places the health or safety of any other person at risk.
<br />4. Complainant: An individual at whom conduct that
<br />meets the definition of Prohibited Conduct is directed or
<br />alleged to have been directed. A Complainant must be
<br />participating or attempting to participate in the
<br />College's education program or activity at the time of
<br />filing a formal complaint. A person may be a
<br />complainant, or a respondent, even where no formal
<br />complaint has been filed and no grievance process is
<br />pending
<br />5. Days: Any reference to "days" contained in these
<br />procedures shalt mean business days, excluding all
<br />recognized federal and state holidays and breaks
<br />during which classes are not in session.
<br />6. Education Program or Activity: all academic,
<br />educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other
<br />programs of Concorde occurring in the U.S., including
<br />locations or events, or circumstances over which the
<br />College exercised substantial control over both the
<br />Respondent and the context in which the sexual
<br />discrimination or harassment occurs, and also includes
<br />buildings owned or controlled by a student organization
<br />that is officially recognized by Concorde.
<br />7. Grievance Procedures: Procedures adopted and
<br />published by Concorde as set forth as in this policy,
<br />8. "In Writing": Use of the phrase "in writing" shall refer
<br />to submission of materials either electronically (e,g., via
<br />email or via hard copy format, sent via facsimile, U.S,
<br />mail or courier service, interoffice mail, or personal
<br />delivery) to the Lead Title IX coordinator,
<br />g. Supportive Measures: Non -disciplinary, non -punitive
<br />Individualized services offered as appropriate, as
<br />reasonably available, and without a fee or charge after
<br />Concorde obtains Actual Knowledge that Prohibited
<br />Conduct may have occurred. Including but not limited
<br />to before or after the filing of a Formal Complaint.
<br />Supportive Measures must be available to
<br />Complainants and Respondents on an equitable basis
<br />and must be designed to:
<br />I. restore or preserve equal access to Concorde's
<br />education programs or activities without unreasonably
<br />burdening the other party;
<br />ii, protect the safety of all parties and the College's
<br />educational environment; and
<br />III. deter Prohibited Conduct.
<br />1o, Prohibited Conduct: Sex Discrimination and Sexual
<br />Harassment as defined in Title IX of the Education
<br />Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 551681, et. seq.) and its
<br />implementing regulations (34 CFR 1o6, et, seq.) and the
<br />Title IX policy 04-018,
<br />11. Remedies: Actions taken to restore or preserve
<br />equal access to Concordes education programs and
<br />activities,
<br />12. Respondent: Person(s) reported to have engaged in
<br />Prohibited Conduct,A person may be a complainant, or
<br />a respondent, even where no formal complaint has
<br />been filed and no grievance process is pending.
<br />Student Computer Network and
<br />Internet Conduct
<br />Concorde Career College provides students access to
<br />its computer network and Internet access for purposes
<br />directly related to education. Concorde reserves the
<br />right to monitor all usage of Its computers and
<br />computer systems. This includes the monitoring of
<br />email and website access. The following practices are
<br />prohibited:
<br />Installing or executing unauthorized software.
<br />Using computers to copy copyrighted or licensed
<br />software,
<br />Using the network for commercial purposes. Users
<br />may not buy or sell products or services through
<br />the system without prior consent of the corporate
<br />network administrator.
<br />Using the network for advertising or political
<br />Lobbying.
<br />Accessing websites, newsgroups, or chat areas
<br />that contain material that is sexually related,
<br />obscene, or that promotes illegal acts. If a user
<br />accidentally accesses this type of information, he
<br />or she should immediately notify an instructor, the
<br />Learning Resource Center Coordinator, and/or
<br />network administrator.
<br />2022-2023 Garden Grove Catalog I Publication Date: May 20. 20231 Effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
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