Title IX Resources

A Title IX Reporting Employee is an employee who has the duty to report incidents of sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate designee.

CBC defines a "Title IX Reporting Employee" as those in the following roles with the college:  Directors, Deans, Vice Presidents, Athletic Director/Assistant Athletic Director, ASCBC Director/Assistant Director, Disability Services Office staff, Completion Coaches, Hawk Central staff Members, Security Officers, Student Housing staff, Executive Assistants and Secretarial Staff reporting to positions designated above

When to Disclose Your Duty

The moment a student or employee starts to share something that could fall under any of these categories, the reporter should pause and say something like:

“Before you share more, I want you to know that I’m a Title IX reporter. That means if you tell me about something that sounds like sexual harassment, assault, or discrimination, I have to share that information with the Title IX office so they can reach out and offer you support. You can still decide what happens next, but I do need to report it.”

Sexual Assault or Sexual Violence

• “Something happened at a party last weekend — someone forced me to have sex.”
• “I woke up in someone’s dorm room and I didn’t consent to what happened.”
• “My friend told me I was assaulted, but I don’t remember it.”
• “My ex keeps showing up at my apartment and threatening me.”
• “I was touched inappropriately by someone on my team.”

Why it triggers reporting: These statements describe potential sexual assault, sexual contact without consent, or relationship violence — all covered under Title IX.

Dating or Domestic Violence

• “My boyfriend hit me, but I don’t want to get him in trouble.”
• “My partner keeps controlling who I talk to and won’t let me leave."
• “We got into a fight and they shoved me.

Why it triggers reporting: This involves physical or emotional abuse in a dating or intimate relationship — a form of sex-based harassment.

Stalking or Harassment

• “Someone won’t stop texting and following me, even after I asked them to stop.”
• “My ex keeps showing up where I am and won’t leave me alone.”
• “I’m scared to go to class because this person keeps waiting outside the door.”

Why it triggers reporting: These statements indicate stalking or harassment based on sex or relationship history.

Sexual Harassment

• “My professor made a comment about my body in front of everyone.”
• “A coworker keeps sending me inappropriate memes and I wish they'd stop.”
• “I feel uncomfortable because of how my supervisor talks to me.”
• “My classmates make jokes about women that make me want to skip class.”

Why it triggers reporting: These are examples of unwelcome conduct, potentially based on sex that could create a hostile environment.

Pregnancy or Parental Status

• “I’m pregnant and my instructor said I can’t make up my lab work.”
• “I had a baby and they’re saying I have to drop my classes.”

Why it triggers reporting: Title IX protects students from discrimination due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions.

• You are in control.
• You have a right to choose whom you will talk to, what resources you will use, what you will say and when you will say it.
• If you choose to share your experience, your disclosure will be taken seriously, and you will be treated with dignity.
• CBC does not tolerate sexual violence, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, intimate partner violence or stalking.
• You will be protected from retaliation. CBC does not tolerate acts of retaliation against anyone filing a complaint or participating in an investigation.
• Support services are available offered on and off campus and are listed below.

• First, offer them support, listen to them, encourage them to seek help and counseling as soon as possible.
• If the individual's safety is an immediate concern, call 911 or contact Campus Security.
• CBC employees, including student employees should report the incident. All Responsible Employees as defined under Title IX are required to report the incident to the Title IX Office.
  • It's important to report the incident to ensure the individual has access to all available resources, to enhance campus safety and to comply with Title IX and other federal regulations.
• Refer the individual to available on and/or off campus support, listed below.

• Title IX Office; (509) 542-4740 (HR Main Line), titleixFREECOLUMBIA_BASIN
• Office of Student Conduct;
  (509) 542-4765, conduct@columbiabasin.edu
• CBC Counseling Center (students only); (509) 542-5505, counseling@columbiabasin.edu
• Campus Security; Pasco campus
  (509) 542-4777, Richland campus
  (509) 539-8167, campussecurityFREECOLUMBIA_BASIN

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; Dial 988
• Benton Franklin Crisis Response; 24/7 (509) 783-0500
• Domestic Violence Services of Benton & Franklin Counties (509) 582-9841
• Law Enforcement; Emergency - dial 911, Pasco Police Non-Emergency,
  (509) 545-3421,
  Richland Police Non-Emergency,
  (509) 942-7360,
  Kennewick Police Non-Emergency,
  (509) 628-0333
• Support Advocacy and Resource Center (SARC), (509) 374-5391,                                24/7 - 1 (888) 846-7273
• CBC Employee Assistance Program (for employees only), (800) 777-4114
• WA State Office of Crime Victims Advocacy (OCVA), (800) 822-1067
• Benton County Community Resources
• Franklin County Community Resources

• Once a complaint has been filed, either party to the action has the right to an Advisor at any point in the complaint process.
• Federal regulations do not define any specific requirement for individuals who serve in the role of Advisor.  CBC limits advisors to not be a party or witness to the complaint.
• Advisors cannot speak on behalf of the Complainant/Respondent unless the party has a legal guardian due to disability.
• Advisors may attend meetings, hearings and trial with the party as a guide through the policies and process.
• Disruptive advisors engaging in an abusive or non-respectful manner may be asked to leave meetings.
• The role of Advisor is not compensated by CBC.