Title IX

Welcome to Monterey Peninsula College’s Title IX page. MPC is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive environment where all individuals are treated with respect and equity. Title IX ensures protection from discrimination based on sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation in education programs and activities. 

Filing a Complaint

For additional information or to file a discriminiation or harassment complaint, please contact MPC's Title IX Officer.

TITLE IX OFFICER

Fostering a Safe & Respectful Campus Community

Monterey Peninsula College is committed to creating and maintaining a community where all members of the campus community (students, staff, faculty, and campus guests) can work and learn in an atmosphere free from violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, intimidation, and retaliation. Every member of the community should be aware that the College prohibits all forms of gender discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation. Here, you’ll find resources, reporting options, and support services to promote equity and address concerns related to sexual harassment, misconduct, or discrimination. Together, we are dedicated to upholding a campus culture of respect and safety for everyone. Explore the sections below to learn more about your rights and the support available.

Title IX is a federal civil rights law in the United States, enacted as part of the Education Amendments of 1972. It prohibits discrimination based on sex in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. The law ensures equal access and treatment for all genders in areas such as admissions, athletics, employment, and educational opportunities. Title IX also addresses issues related to sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of misconduct, requiring institutions to establish procedures for reporting, investigating, and addressing such incidents to maintain a safe and equitable learning environment.

The law states that "no person in the United States shall on the basis of sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance." The amendment in 1987 expanded the definition of program or activity to include all the operations of an educational institution, governmental entity or private employer that receives federal funds.

Title IX forbids sex discrimination in all university student services and academic programs including, but not limited to, admissions, financial aid, academic advising, housing, athletics, recreational services, college residential life programs, health services, counseling and psychological services, Registrar's office, classroom assignments, grading and discipline. Title IX also forbids discrimination because of sex in employment and recruitment consideration or selection, whether full time or part time, under any education program or activity operated by an institution receiving or benefiting from federal financial assistance ("recipient").

Student Policies: Rights, Responsibilities, and Complaints

Student Rights & Responsibilities

As a student, you play a vital role in fostering a positive, inclusive, and respectful learning environment. This page outlines your rights, including access to quality education, non-discrimination, and freedom of expression, as well as your responsibilities, such as adhering to college policies, maintaining academic integrity, and contributing to a safe community. Understanding these rights and responsibilities ensures a productive college experience for everyone.

Student Complaints & Grievances

Students are encouraged to pursue academic and college-sponsored activities that support intellectual and personal growth. In doing so, students have the right to be free from unfair or improper actions by any member of the academic community. The following procedures outline how to address grievances and complaints.

Resources

Find a variety of helpful resources below to support you in navigating issues related to sexual harassment, violence, and consent. These services are here to offer assistance and guidance when you need it most.

Monterey Peninsula College Office of Human Resources

  • Jennifer Baughn, Acting Vice President of Human Resources & Employee Relations
Administration Bldg
jbaughn@mpc.edu, (831) 646-3038

 

Monterey Peninsula College Campus Security

  • MPC College Security: (831) 646-4099
Monterey Campus
Monday - Friday: 5 AM - 11 PM
Saturday: 7 AM - 5:30 PM

 

Monterey Peninsula College Student Health Services

  • LeAnn Contapay, Student Health Services Coordinator
Student Services Bldg; lower level near parking lot D
lcontapay@mpc.edu, (831) 646-4018
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed 12:30-1:00PM)
Wednesday: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Closed 12:30-1:00PM)
Fridays: 8:00 AM - Noon
1414 Natividad Road, Salinas CA
Salinas (831) 755-3700; Monterey (831) 647-7702; King City (831) 385-8312
351 Madison Street, Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 646-3830, (831) 646-3914
211 Hillcrest Avenue, Marina, CA 93933
(831) 394-7575
440 Harcourt Avenue, Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 394-6811
580 Pine Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 647-7900
Southeast corner of Junipero and Fourth Avenues, P.O. Box 600, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
(831) 624-6403
222 Lincoln Ave, Salinas, CA 9391
(831) 758-7321
P.O. Box 647, 147 Fourth Street, Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 769-8888
236 Main St., P.O. Box 606, Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 755-5111
599 El Camino Real, P.O. Box 306, Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-5111
415 Bassett Street, King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-8311

Crisis Hotlines for Women and Men

  • Women's Crisis Center (Women Only)
(831) 757-1001

(831) 375-HELP

(831) 800-7530

(831) 757-1001

1-800-992-2151

Toll Free 1-877-663-5433

California Suicide Hotlines

(800) 843-5200

(831) 624-5311
23625 Pacific Grove-Carmel Highway, Monterey, CA 9394
(831) 385-6000
300 Canal Street, King City, CA 93930
(831) 755-4111
1441 Constitution Blvd #200, Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 757-4333
450 East Romie Lane, Salinas, CA 93901

(415) 538-2000

Monterey Peninsula, (831) 375-4357
Salinas/South County, (831) 424-4357
(831) 757-1001
(831) 375-5441

(831) 394-1691

(831) 625-4600

(831) 373-4733

(831) 899-8001

  • U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
(800) 421-3841 or ocr@ed.gov
If you wish to fill out a complaint form online with the OCR, you may do so here.