GRCC Policies Reviewed/Updated August 2025
The new/revised policies have been added to the College Policies webpage. 3.3 Misconduct & Policy Violation Reporting (formerly Ethics Reporting) Policy name updated from Ethics Reporting to Misconduct & Policy Violation Reporting. The policy now makes clear that it applies to reporting any actual or suspected violations of College policies, procedures, or laws, and seeks to remove ambiguity regarding “ethics.” Updated reporting options Clarification on the process that is followed once a complaint is received, including how reports are triaged and assigned for resolution. 6.2 Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment and Equal Opportunity Policy Clarified that sexual harassment, assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking are covered under this policy when not meeting Title IX criteria, and are resolved under Procedure B. Updated definitions of harassment, sex discrimination, and related terms for clarity and alignment with Title IX and other applicable laws. Clarified jurisdiction, including coverage of certain off-campus misconduct that limits or denies access to GRCC programs or activities. 6.5 Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy Clarified that cases falling outside Title IX jurisdiction (e.g., off-campus incidents, or those not meeting Title IX definitions) will be addressed under Policy 6.2, using Procedure B. Updated definitions to align with 2020 Title IX Regulations as well as requirements under Clery/VAWA Clarification and minor adjustments to process to align with regulations and best practices.