WAC 132S-110-030. Title IX jurisdiction

(1) This procedure applies only if the alleged misconduct:

(a) Meets the definition of sex discrimination, sex-based harassment, or retaliation as defined in this disciplinary procedure, including causing more than de minimis harm to the complainant;

(b) Occurred in the United States or interfered with the complainant's ability to access or participate in the college's educational programs or activities in the United States; and

(c) Occurred during a college educational program or activity, or interferes with the complainant's ability to access or participate in the college's educational programs or activities.

(2) For purposes of this procedure, an "educational program or activity" is defined as all operations of the college, including locations, events, or circumstances over which the college exercised substantial control over both the respondent and the context in which the alleged sexual harassment occurred. This definition includes any building owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the college.

(3) Proceedings under this procedure must be dismissed if the Title IX coordinator or designee determines that one or all of the requirements of subsection (1)(a) through (c) of this section have not been met. Dismissal under this procedure does not prohibit the college from addressing allegations or taking disciplinary action against conduct that violates provisions of the college's student conduct code, chapter 132S-100 WAC, federal or state law, or other college policies.

(4) If the Title IX coordinator or designee determines the facts in the investigation report are not sufficient to support Title IX jurisdiction and/or does not constitute a Title IX violation, the Title IX coordinator or designee will issue a notice of dismissal in whole or part to both parties explaining why some or all of the Title IX claims have been dismissed.