Changes made to policy

Changes were recently made to a college policy:

6.4 Sexual Misconduct (revised) Policy Section 6.0 Subsection 6.4

Effective September 16, 2014

• Amended in 2014 to implement changes to the Clery Act made by the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA)
• Amended the investigation procedures to provide legally required procedural rights for both parties
• Outlined reporting options and for victims and for those receiving the complaint, including recommended steps following any act of sexual misconduct
• Outlined the institutional response to complaints of sexual misconduct
• Added a statement that the institution prohibits the crimes of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, non-consensual sexual contact, sexual exploitation and stalking, including the applicable definitions under Michigan law.
• Added the definition of consent, in reference to sexual activity
• Outlined awareness and prevention programs for ongoing employee and student education including bystander intervention and risk reduction
• Outlined who are “confidential/privileged employees” for reporting on campus and the reporting requirements for all employees.
• References separate document listing community and GRCC resources

http://www.grcc.edu/sites/default/files/docs/policies/6-4_sexual_misconduct.pdf