Jurisdiction of Central Wyoming College

Jurisdiction of Central Wyoming College

This procedure applies to the education program and activities of CWC to conduct that takes place on the campus or on property owned or controlled by the CWC, at CWC-sponsored events, or in buildings owned or controlled by CWC’s recognized student organizations. The Respondent must be a member of CWC’s community in order for its policies to apply.

This procedure can also be applicable to the effects of off-campus misconduct that effectively deprive someone of access to CWC’s educational program. The recipient may also extend jurisdiction to off-campus and/or to online conduct when the Title IX Coordinator determines that the conduct affects a substantial CWC interest. 

Regardless of where the conduct occurred, the Recipient will address notice/complaints to determine whether the conduct occurred in the context of its employment or educational program or activity and/or has continuing effects on campus or in an off-campus sponsored program or activity. A substantial CWC interest includes:

● Any action that constitutes a criminal offense as defined by law. This includes, but is not limited to, single or repeat violations of any local, state, or federal law;
● Any situation in which it is determined that the Respondent poses an immediate threat to the physical health or safety of any student or other individual;
● Any situation that significantly impinges upon the rights, property, or achievements of oneself or others or significantly breaches the peace and/or causes social disorder; and/or
● Any situation that is detrimental to the educational interests or mission of the CWC.

If the Respondent is unknown or is not a member of the CWC community, the Title IX Coordinator will assist the Complainant in identifying appropriate campus and local resources and support options and/or, when criminal conduct is alleged, in contacting local or campus law enforcement if the individual would like to file a police report. 

Further, even when the Respondent is not a member of the Recipient’s community, supportive measures, remedies, and resources may be accessible to the Complainant by contacting the Title IX Coordinator.

In addition, CWC may take other actions as appropriate to protect the Complainant against third parties, such as barring individuals from CWC property and/or events. 

All vendors serving CWC through third-party contracts are subject to the policies and procedures of their employers.

When the Respondent is enrolled in or employed by another institution, the Title IX Coordinator can assist the Complainant in liaising with the appropriate individual at that institution, as it may be possible to allege violations through that institution’s policies. 

Similarly, the Title IX Coordinator may be able to assist and support a student or employee Complainant who experiences sexual harassment or retaliation in an externship, study abroad program, or other environment external to the CWC where sexual harassment policies and procedures of the facilitating or host organization may give recourse to the Complainant.