Mid is committed to offer a work and learning environment where individual’s rights are protected from unlawful Discrimination, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct, including dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Mid has adopted a zero tolerance for any acts of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. The below policies reinforce these principles and provides recourse for those individuals whose rights may have been violated. It defines community expectations in the workplace, classroom, college facilities, and in other off-campus sponsored activities and events. The policies establish a standard for determining when expectations have been breached and how the College will respond.
The Title IX/Civil Rights Coordinator is the official that is designated and authorized by Mid to oversee the College’s Title IX/Civil Rights program and ensure compliance with federal rules and regulations. The Deputy Title IX/Civil Rights Coordinator serves under the coordinator and oversees Mid’s response efforts when reports of misconduct are made. This includes the coordination of intake, assessment, investigation, and resolution. The Title IX/Civil Rights Coordinator and Deputy are expected to act with independence and authority, free from bias and conflicts of interest.
Lori Fassett, AVP of Human Resources
Title IX/Civil Rights Coordinator
1375 S. Clare Ave, Harrison, MI 48625
Office: Harrison Campus Room 213B
2600 S. Summerton Rd., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Mt. Pleasant Campus Doan Center Room 104
(989) 386-6622, Ext. 692
lfassett1@midmich.edu
Martricia Farrell, Office of College Compliance and Ethic
Deputy Title IX/Civil Rights Coordinator
1375 S. Clare Ave, Harrison, MI 48625
Office: Harrison Campus Main Building, Business Office Suite, Room 205
2600 S. Summerton Rd., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Office: Center for Liberal Arts & Business, Room 168C
(located inside Library and Learning Services)
(989) 386-6622, Ext. 394
mfarrell@midmich.edu
Mid has established a pool of individuals that when called upon, may serve as Investigators, Decision-Makers, Appellate Panel members, or Advisors. Mid may also contract with external third-party contractors to serve as team members. All members of this team (internal and external), who are involved in a particular case, are vetted and trained to ensure that they are not biased for or against any party in a specific case or Complainants/Respondents, generally or individually.
Members of the Title IX/Civil Rights Team, including the Coordinator and Deputy, receive yearly training, based on their role. Topics include, but are not limited to
Title IX regulations require that information on completed trainings be posted, with training materials publicly available for inspection. Mid’s Title IX Team participate in yearly trainings through organizations such as ATIXA (Association of Title IX Administrators), D. Stafford and Associates, and NACCOP (National Association of Clery Compliance Officers and Professionals).
Trainings completed through ATIXA include, but are not limited to
Trainings completed through NACCOP
9 on IX Web Series
To review and inspect training materials please visit the ATIXA and/or NACCOP websites or email compliance@midmich.edu .
The Title IX Coordinator is the official that is designated and authorized by Mid to ensure compliance with Mid’s Title IX/Civil Rights Program and corresponding policies. Primarily, the Coordinator shall oversee Mid’s response efforts when reports of discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct are made. This includes coordination of intake, investigation, resolution processes and the implementation of supportive measures designed to stop, remediate, and prevent prohibited conduct under Mid’s policies. The Coordinator is expected to act with independence and authority free from bias and conflicts of interest.
Lori Fassett, Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Title IX/Civil Rights Coordinator; 1375 South Clare Avenue, Harrison, MI 48625, Office: Harrison Campus, Room 213B; 2600 South Summerton Road, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858. Office: Doan, Room 104; (989) 386-6622 x692; lfassett1@midmich.edu.
