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Title IX Overview

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs which receive federal funding. Title IX specifically states:

"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

Glendale Community College District (District) strives to create and maintain a learning and work environment where all individuals who participate in District programs and activities can do so in an atmosphere free of harassment and discrimination. To this end, the District is committed to creating and sustaining a learning and work environment free of misconduct including:

  • Sexual harassment
  • Sexual assault including rape, statutory rape, sexual assault with an object, sexual contact/fondling, or incest
  • Dating or domestic violence, and stalking
  • Discrimination based on sex/gender including pregnancy

If you experience any of the above forms of misconduct, you are strongly encouraged to report your experience by contacting the Title IX Coordinator and their designee. (See information below). Your safety and well-being is a top priority for the District.

Reporting Misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator

Title IX requires the District to designate a Title IX Coordinator to monitor and oversee overall Title IX compliance. The District’s Title IX Coordinator is available to explain and discuss the District’s Title IX complaint process, including the investigation process; the right to file a criminal complaint (example: cases of sexual misconduct); how confidentiality is handled; available resources, both on and off campus; and other related matters.

  • Brittany Grice, Title IX Coordinator
    bgrice@glendale.edu
    Vice President, Human Resources
    (818) 240-1000 x 5165
  • Meng "May" Zhang, Deputy Title IX Coordinator
    mzhang@glendale.edu
    Assistant Director, Human Resources, Equity and Compliance
    (818) 240-1000 x 3401

Alternatively, individuals could complete a Discrimination, Harassment, and Title IX Incidents Reporting Form online. Once submitted, the form will be received by the Civil Rights/Title IX team.

Individuals who prefer to submit their report through other avenues could do so via the following:

  • Via E-mail- titleix@glendale.edu, or
  • In-Person-  Human Resources, AD143, 1st floor (hours of operation: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm), or
  • Via Mail-    Glendale Community College
                     Office of Human Resources
                     1500 N. Verdugo Road, AD143
                     Glendale, CA 91208

                          Who should I report to chart

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If you have been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), please report to the District basic details of crimes reported to you by using this online CSA Reporting Form. You must log into your GCC Portal first before you could access the form. This means that you must use your District-issued credentials to log in and use the Reporting Form. 

Please visit CSA if you would like to learn more about your role and responsibilities as a CSA, or visit Clery Act if you would like to learn more about the Clery Act and the District’s compliance with these regulations.

Title IX Board Policies and Administrative Regulations

Board Policies Administrative Regulations

BP 3433 Prohibition of Sexual Harassment Under Title IX

AR 3433 Prohibition of Sexual Harassment Under Title IX

AR 3434 Responding to Harassment Based on Sex Under Title IX
AR 3435 Discrimination and Harassment Complaints and Investigations
BP 3540 Sexual and Other Assaults on Campus AR 3540 Sexual and Other Assaults on Campus
Reporting to Government Agencies

Individuals experiencing discrimination or harassment also have the right to file a complaint with government agencies including:

  • U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
  • U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
    • 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
    • Office of the Assistant Attorney General, Main
    • Washington, D.C. 20530
    • Telephone: 202-514-3847 or 1-855-856-1247 (toll-free)
    • TTY/TDD: 202-514-0716 or 711
    • Web: https://www.justice.gov/crt
  • U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
    • Roybal Federal Building
    • 255 East Temple Street, 4th Floor
    • Los Angeles, CA 90012
    • Telephone: 213-785-3090
    • Fax: 213-894-1118;
    • TTY: 1-800-669-6820
    • ASL Video Line: 844-234-5122
    • Email: info@eeoc.gov
    • Web: https://www.eeoc.gov/
Learn about Your Rights and Options

Guide on Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Policy, Procedures, Rights and Information

Please review this guide to understand Glendale Community College's responsibility under Title IX and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Additionally, this guide will:

• Provide you with specific resources available both on and off campus
• Provide you with details on available supportive measures
• Educate you on your right to an Advisor and how they can assist you throughout the
process
• Inform you of policy definitions that describe prohibited conduct
• Inform you of possible sanctions for policy violations
• Provide you with common questions and answers asked by parties (Complainants
and Respondents)

 

Title IX for Pregnant and Parenting Students 

Please visit GCC's Student Services webpage to learn how Title IX protects students who are pregnant, parenting, or have terminated a pregnancy. 

 

Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Awareness

Please visit GCC's College Police webpage to learn how GCC provides additional support, services, and information on rights and options to victims of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. 

 

Title IX Training for Student Athletes:

Please visit this link for more information on how GCC addresses reports of Title IX incidents. Although this presentation was provided to student athletes of GCC, the content provides an informative overview for all audiences. 

Title IX Staff Training Materials
Effective August 14, 2020, 34 CFR Part 106.45(b)(10) of Title IX Regulations requires that institutions post training materials used to train the school’s Title IX personnel on their website. Training materials used to train Title IX personnel (such as, the Title IX Coordinator, any investigator, any decision-maker, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution) will be posted on this website and will be maintained for at least seven (7) years.   

 

34 CFR Part 106.45(b)(10) requires all training materials to be posted publicly. Your right is a right of inspection and review of the materials on this site, only. No other right is granted beyond viewing. You are not authorized to copy, use, adapt, save, repost, share publicly, or alter any contents from this site. You are not permitted to use the materials on this site for training, or for any commercial purpose. Proceeding to use and access the content on this page demonstrates your acceptance and understanding of these terms and conditions.

  • Title IX staff has completed the following training provided by the Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA). This site has centralized training materials developed by and owned by ATIXA.*
    • Title IX Coordinator and Administrator Level One Training and Certification Course (July 2020)
    • Title IX Coordinator and Administrator Level Two Training and Certification Course (October 2020)
    • R3 Webinar Ten Things to Know About the New Title IX Regulations (May 2020)
    • SPOO or Not SPOO? That is the Question Webinar (December 2020)
    • 504/ADA Coordinator Higher Education Training and Certification Course (June 2020)
    • Title IX Hearing Advisors Course (August 2025)

 * The materials posted to this site are proprietary and are copyrighted. Those copyrights are registered with the Library of Congress. The legal penalties for copyright infringement range from $200 to $150,000 for each work infringed, and the infringer pays for all attorneys’ fees and court costs. Your right is a right of inspection and review of the materials on this site, only. No other right is granted beyond viewing. You are not authorized to copy, use, adapt, save, repost, share publicly, or alter any contents from this site. You are not permitted to use the materials on this site for training, or for any commercial purpose. Any such use will result in damages equivalent to the full-per-head registration costs to the applicable ATIXA training, plus damages for reputational harm to ATIXA, in addition to any copyright infringement fines and/or penalties. Proceeding to use and access the content on this page demonstrates your acceptance and understanding of these terms and conditions. To contact ATIXA with questions about any of the contents of this site, please email info@atixa.org.

Confidential Resources at GCC

Confidential Resources for Students:

  • Mental and Emotional Health Counseling

    For students that need to talk with someone, the Health Center's licensed marriage family therapist provides free confidential mental health counseling.

        In-person Appointments:
    • Phone: 818-551-5189
    • Email: HealthCenter@glendale.edu 
    • For Garfield Campus: please call (818) 240-1000 Ext. 5035 or 5099 

  • GCC students also enjoy FREE, 24/7 access to virtual care through TimelyCare —a health and well-being platform tailored for college students.

  • Free Immigration Legal Clinics: These consultations may help explore types of relief, such as obtaining a U-Visa (for victims of crime) or self-petitioning under VAWA (Violence Against Women Act). 

 

Confidential Resources for Employees:

Life is full of unexpected highs and lows, and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is here to help you navigate them. If you or a family member needs support with emotional, marital, financial, addiction, legal, or stress-related issues, you can access confidential resources.

Website
Web ID: NYLGBS
Telephone Number - (800) 344-9752

  • Cigna Life Assistance Program (GCC Guild members only) provides 3 free sessions of counseling (about 45 min each). Call 800-538-3543 to register.
  • AFT Trauma Counseling (GCC Guild members only) offers free trauma counseling for issues such as aggravated assault, domestic violence, sexual assault, mass shootings, major disasters, workplace harassment, trauma from witnessing a violent incident, infection by a contagious disease, and secondary trauma. Please visit here for more information.

 

LGBTQ+ Community Advocate (for Students & Employees)

Romy Griepp, they/them, LGBTQ+ Community Advocate

  • Key Responsibilities:
    • A safe, confidential point of contact for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and Two-Spirit (LGBTQIA2S+) students, staff & faculty at Glendale Community College;
    • Provides a non-mandated reporting space for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals who seek information, support, or accommodations;
    • Coordinates with existing programs to facilitate new workshops on inclusive practices for faculty, staff, and student leaders.

 

Community Resources

Resources Provided by Community Organizations:

  • Home Again Los Angeles (Formerly Family Promise of the Verdugos) 
    Burbank, CA 91507 
    Admin: 818-562-7778; Shelter: 818-847-1547 
    Glendale: 818-396-5555; San Fernando: 818-898-1210
    Email: info@HomeAgainLa.org 
     
  • YWCA Glendale 
    Domestic Violence Service Center     
    735 E. Lexington 
    Glendale, CA 91206 
    Phone: 818-242-4155; Hotline: 1-888-999-7511
    Email: info@ywcagp.org 
  • Peace Over Violence
    • Emergency Shelter
    • 24/7 Hotline: 213-626-3393
    • Admin: 213-955-9090
    • Los Angeles Video Phone (ASL): 213-785-2684 / 213-785-2749
  • Jenesse Center, Inc. (Domestic Violence Intervention & Prevention) 
    • Emergency Shelter
    • 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-479-7328
    • Admin: 323-299-9496 
  • StrengthUnited
    • 24-Hour Referral and Support for Crisis Intervention
    • San Fernando Valley: 818-886-0453
    • Santa Clarita Valley: 661-253-0258

For more information on other community resources available, please visit these GCC webpages: