Irvine Valley College (IVC) through the Title IX Investigator/Manager or designee will respond to all allegations of sexual harassment as required by Federal, Title IX law, as well as by California law, SB 493. The Title IX Investigator/Manager will evaluate each complaint, respond, provide supportive measures, and investigate when appropriate. A complaint of sexual harassment may also be referred to SOCCCD Human Resources when an employee is involved or it may be referred to Student Conduct when a student(s) is involved. All applicable laws and policies will be followed.
The Title IX Office at IVC is operated under the jurisdictions set forth in AR 3540, AR 3430, and AR 3433. If there is an incident that occurred and you are unsure if the Title IX office can help you please reach out to the Title IX Investigator/Manager at IVC.
UPDATE: SOCCCD Currently Complies with the 2020 Title IX Regulations
On April 19, 2024, the US. Department of Education released revised Title IX regulations (referred to as the “Final Rule”) which went into effect on August 1, 2024. The Final Rule modifies grievance procedures for complaints of sex discrimination and sex-based harassment. However, due to an injunction that was granted by the District Court of Kansas on July 2, 2024, South Orange Community College District (Irvine Valley College, Saddleback College, and ATEP) are enjoined from taking any action to enforce the 2024 Title IX Final Rule.
As a result of the injunction and pending litigation, SOCCCD currently complies with the 2020 Title IX regulations as reflected in Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 3433 Sexual Harassment Prevention and Complaints Under Title IX.
Please contact the District’s Title IX Coordinator, Karen Dubert or call 949-582-4395 with any questions about the District’s policies and procedures related to Title IX reports and complaints.
Procedures for Student Complaints Against College Employees