Title IX Reporting - Human Resources

Report an Incident

Reporting an incident to the Title IX Coordinator does not obligate a victim to file criminal charges. The Title IX Coordinator can help you understand your options. We encourage victims to reach out right away. We are here to help.

Victims have the right not to make a report to anyone. GCC strongly encourages victims of gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, or sexual violence to seek counseling, support, and/or medical attention when needed. If you choose to report what has happened to you, there are several options available to you.

With the exception of the GCC Wellness Center acting in their professional capacity (with whom you may speak confidentially unless a potential risk and/or safety becomes apparent), all others at the College whom you might tell what happened to you are required to report the matter promptly to the Title IX Coordinator.

Informal Resolutions

Any of the parties involved in a particular matter may request the intervention of the Title IX Coordinator to assist in resolving that matter informally. Likewise, where appropriate, the Title IX Coordinator may attempt to reach an informal and prompt resolution of an issue. An informal resolution is achieved through open or closed dialogue between the parties that allows for the airing of any misunderstandings or disputed issues. Parties reserve their right to withdraw from the informal resolution process and resume the Complaint process at any time. If the parties come to an informal resolution, its terms are reduced to writing and the matter is thereafter considered resolved. Please note, however, that this informal procedure shall not be used as a sole measure in cases involving sexual harassment or violence, or in cases involving student allegations of sexual harassment or violence of any type by an employee.

Formal Resolutions

To report a violation of the College's Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy (including claims of sexual violence or stalking): Title IX/Harrassment Complaint Form
To report a violation of the College's Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity and Diversity Policy (including discrimination, discriminatory harrassment or retaliation claims): Affirmative Action/Discrimination Complaint Form
View the College's policies on:
- Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity & Diversity
- Victim's Rights & Information Advisory
Students and employees may contact the Title IX Coordinator to speak about the options available.

Affirmative Action Statement

Greenfield Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.

A copy of the Policy on Affirmative Action may be obtained in the Human Resource Office (S424), from the College’s Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator (S207), the Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Success (S322B) and Dean of Students (C217). All inquiries concerning Affirmative Action issues should be directed to the College’s Affirmative Action Officer and Title IX Coordinator at (413) 775-1446. Employees should contact the Executive Director of Human Resources at (413) 775-1312.