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Title IX
Every member of the Cochise College community—student, staff, faculty, and visitor alike—has the right to learn, live, and work in a safe and positive environment. We all have a responsibility to ensure that everyone can enjoy the benefits and opportunities of the college free from discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual assault and harassment, stalking, rape, acquaintance rape, domestic violence, and/or dating violence.
Title IX & Compliance
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Cochise College does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination
in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and
its regulations, including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Cochise College’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. Cochise College’s Title IX Coordinator is Loren Gladwill, DC Rm 615, SVC Rm 1055, Email: titleix@cochise.edu, Phone: (520) 417-4752.
Cochise College’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Title IX website or on the college’s policy website under Policy 1029.
To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to the Title IX page or contact Loren Gladwill using the information above.
Policies & Procedures
Administrative Policy 1029 – Title IX and Sexual Harassment Compliance
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 education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
-Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 to the 1964 Civil Rights Act
Cochise College prohibits any discrimination as defined by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to include, but not limited to, gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and sexual violence. Such acts can interfere with a student’s ability to participate in or benefit from the college’s academic and non-academic programs, an employee’s ability to function in the workplace, or a campus visitor’s ability to utilize the college. Accordingly, these behaviors are strictly prohibited. Sex-based discrimination not expressly prohibited by Title IX is also prohibited by Cochise College policies.
- Policy 1029 Title IX Compliance (policy website)
- Tea Consent (Video)
- Rights, Options, & Reporting Policies (PDF)
As required by Title IX, Cochise College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions concerning the application of Title IX or the college’s policies may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, 901 North Colombo, Student Union Bldg. 1055, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, titleix@cochise.edu, (520) 417-4752 or to the U.S. Department of Education, Assistant Secretary, or both.
The Executive Vice President of Academics delegates responsibility for administering Social Standards to the Vice President of Student Services. All alleged violations of Social Standards should be referred to the Dean of Student Services. The Dean shall review complaints and reports pertaining to the alleged violation(s).
Incident Reporting
Cochise College has classified all employees as Mandatory Reporters of any knowledge they have that a member of the college community is experiencing harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation. Mandatory Reporters must report actual or suspected discrimination or harassment to the Title IX Coordinator or to any other Official with Authority as soon as possible.
Mandatory Reporters or anyone else wishing to make a report should do so by calling or emailing the Title IX Coordinator or by filing an online complaint.
Loren Gladwill | Title IX Coordinator | (520) 417-4752 | titleix@cochise.edu
901 North Colombo, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
SV Office: Student Union, Room 1055
DG Office: Building 600, Room 615
Complaints may also be submitted to the following Officials with Authority:
Dr. J.D. Rottweiler | College President | (520) 515-5401
Dr. James Perry | Executive Vice President for Academics | (520) 515-5413
Dr. Wendy Davis | Vice President for Administration | (520) 515-3623
Wick Lewis | Executive Director of Human Resources | (520) 515-3623
Dr. Dana Horne | Vice President of Student Services | (520) 515-5326
Criminal Complaints and Reports
Cochise College Security:
Sierra Vista: (520) 515-5470
Douglas: (520) 417-4022
Sierra Vista Police Department: (520) 458-3311
Douglas Sheriff’s Office: (520) 432-9500
U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights: (800) 421-3481
Resources & Information
Cochise College utilizes a variety of approaches to prevent and redress sex discrimination. We realize that individual community members who are affected in some way by sex discrimination may benefit from many sources of support and assistance. It is important that all members of our community know where to turn if they have a concern, need assistance or support, or would like to file a complaint. We have compiled a collection of resources and information to assist members of the college community.
Reporting & Resources Flyer (PDF)
Sex-Based and Relationship Misconduct Resources
Loren Gladwill | Title IX Coordinator | (520) 417-4752
Dr. Dana Horne | Vice President of Student Services | (520) 515-5326
Wick Lewis | Executive Director of Human Resources | (520) 515-3623
Shane Van Bibber| Director of Residential Life | (520) 417-4115
Erika Navarro | International Student Coordinator | (520) 417-4050
Karen Emmer | Financial Aid Director | (520) 515-5323
Scheduling | Counseling | (520) 417-4100
Free counseling app for students: META Teletherapy (Apple store) (Google store)
To opt in, log in at my.cochise.edu > select Student Services tab
An individual has the right to obtain and enforce a no contact or restraining order. The college shall honor any no contact or restraining order and assist law enforcement in the fulfillment of such an order.
No Contact / Protective Orders
Cochise County Attorney Victim Witness Program | (520) 432-8700
RAINN: Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network | rainn.org | (800) 656-HOPE
Sierra Vista Wellness Connections | (520) 452-0080
Sierra Vista: 2039 E. Willcox Drive, Suite B, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 | (866) 226-9002
SEABHS | Southeast Arizona Behavioral Health Services
Sierra Vista: 4755 Campus Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 | (520) 458-3932
Arizona Counseling and Treatment Services | (ACTS) Outpatient
Benson: 500 S. Highway 80, Benson, AZ 85602 | (520) 720-0290
Benson: 611 W. Union St., Benson, AZ 85602 | (520) 586-0800
Willcox: 404 Rex Allen Drive, Willcox, AZ 85644 | (520) 384-2521
Cochise County Victim Rights Coordinator | (520) 432-8821
LEGAL AID
Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Bisbee | (520) 432-1639
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Sierra Vista: Forgach House | (520) 458-9096
Douglas: House of Hope | house-hope | (520) 364-2465
Other Cities: Community Partnership of Southern Arizona | (800) 771-9889
Emergency Domestic Violence Bilingual Crisis Hotline | (520) 795-4266 | (888) 428-0101
Team Training
Expand All +Cochise College is a member of ATIXA and the Arizona Title IX Consortium. Training materials can be found here.
Title IX Investigator Level 1 (PDF)
Hearing Officer and Decision Maker (PDF)
ADA504 Coordinator Handouts (PDF)
Title IX Advisor Training & Certification Course Handouts (PDF)
Title IX Coordinator Foundations (PDF)
Leading and Strategizing as a New Title IX Coordinator (PDF)
All members of the Title IX team (Title IX Coordinators, Investigators, Decision-makers, and Advisors) receive annual training on the following topics:
- The definition of sexual harassment in § 106.30
- The scope of the college’s education program or activity
- Issues of relevance, including how to apply rape shield provisions
- The grievance process including hearings, appeals, and informal resolution processes
- How to serve impartially, including by avoiding prejudgment of the facts at issue, conflicts of interest, and bias
In addition, Title IX Coordinators receive training on:
- How to use the Title IX Notice and Communication Templates
In addition, Decision-makers receive training on:
- The technology to be used at a live hearing
- Issues of relevance of questions and evidence, including when questions and evidence about the complainant’s sexual predisposition or prior sexual behavior are not relevant
In addition, Investigators receive training on:
- Issues of relevance to create an investigative report that fairly summarizes relevant evidence, as set forth in paragraph (b)(5)(vii) of this section
- How to conduct a fair and neutral investigation
In addition, Advisors receive training on:
- The role of a Title IX Advisor and how they can serve their Advisees
All materials used to train the members of the Title IX team (Title IX Coordinators, Investigators, Decision-makers, and Advisors)
- Do not rely on sex stereotypes
- Promote impartial investigations and adjudications of formal complaints of sexual harassment
