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WNC Non-Discrimination Statement

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

WNC does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The college's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions and/or questions as to how to file a complaint of sex discrimination may be referred to WNC's Title IX Coordinator:

Melody Duley (Melody.Duley@wnc.edu) (775) 445-4235
Western Nevada College
2201 West College Parkway
Bristlecone Building, Room 157
Carson City, NV 89703

AND/OR any of the Officials with Authority listed below

AND/OR the , Office of Civil Rights, 1-800-421-3481.

(Rev. 6/24)

 

Policy Against Unlawful Discrimination and Harassment

To ensure compliance with Title IX and other federal and state civil rights laws, Western Nevada College hereby adopts the policy found in the Board of Regents Handbook,  as its non-discrimination policy prohibiting unlawful discrimination by employees, students, or third parties.

Information pertaining to the college's grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of unlawful discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the college will respond can be found in the Board of Regents Handbook, 

Title IX Training

Title IX training, including the prevention of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual assault, is required of all WNC employees every two years and is offered to WNC students each fall and spring semester.

Employees may contact Human Resources (humanresources@wnc.edu) for more information. Title IX training for students is offered to students through an online training platform.

Students are not required to complete the training, but doing so is the best way for students to understand their rights and responsibilities under Title IX. Students may contact Heather Rikalo (Heather.Rikalo@wnc.edu) to request the training.

Title IX Coordinator

Melody Duley

Title Chief HR Officer | Chief of Staff | Title IX Coordinator
Department Western Nevada College
Email melody.duley@wnc.edu
Phone 775-445-4235
Office Carson City Bristlecone Building, Room 157

Title IX Officials With Authority (OWAs) - Obligated Reporters

OWAs at WNC include the Title IX Coordinator and any official of the institution who has authority to institute corrective measures on behalf of the institution. When a complainant or other person reports an incident of unlawful discrimination or harassment to an OWA, they have the right to expect the institution to take prompt and appropriate steps to investigate what happened and to resolve the matter promptly and equitably.

OWAs must report to the Title IX Coordinator all relevant details about the alleged unlawful discrimination or harassment shared by the reporting individual and that the institution will need to determine what happened including the name(s) of the complainant, respondent(s) and any witnesses, and any other relevant facts, including the date, time and specific location of the alleged incident. To the extent possible, information reported to an OWA will be shared only with people responsible for handling the institution's response to the report.

The following individuals are OWAs at WNC:

Melody Duley

Title Chief HR Officer | Chief of Staff | Title IX Coordinator
Department Western Nevada College
Email melody.duley@wnc.edu
Phone 775-445-4235
Office Carson City Bristlecone Building Room 157

Kyle Dalpe

Title President, WNC
Email kyle.dalpe@wnc.edu
Phone 775-445-4431
Office Carson City Bristlecone Building  Room 165

Heather Rikalo

Title Student Life Coordinator and Assistant to the President
Department President Office
Email heather.rikalo@wnc.edu
Phone 775-445-3241
Office Carson City Joe Dini Library and Student Center  Room 108

Dana Ryan

Title Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs
Department Academic & Student Affairs 
Email dana.ryan@wnc.edu
Phone 775-445-4454
Office Carson City Bristlecone Building  Room 165

Coral Lopez

Title Chief Financial Officer
Department Western Nevada College 
Email coral.lopez@wnc.edu
Phone 775-445-4230
Office Carson City Bristlecone Building Room 167B

 

Niki Gladys

Title Executive Director of Advancement
Department Advancement
Email niki.gladys@wnc.edu
Phone 775-445-3239
Office Carson City Bristlecone Building  Room 147

Counselors - Confidential Resources

WNC Counselors are not required to report any information about an incident to the Title IX Coordinator without a complainant's permission. Visit the Academic Advising and Access page for contact information.

Training Materials

Title IX Personnel and other faculty have completed the following training:

ADA 504 Coordinators

Susan Trist, Coordinator for Students

Title Disability Support Services Director
Department Western Nevada College
Email susan.trist@wnc.edu
Phone 775-445-4459
Office Carson City Cedar Building Room 208

Melody Duley, Coordinator for Employees 

Title Chief HR Officer | Chief of Staff | Title IX Coordinator
Department Western Nevada College
Email melody.duley@wnc.edu
Phone 775-445-4235
Office Carson City Bristlecone Building Room 157

Jeffrey Erickson, Coordinator for College Facilities 

Title Interim Director of Facilities, Planning & Construction
Department Western Nevada College
Email jeffrey.erickson@wnc.edu
Phone 775-445-4259
Office Carson City Bristlecone Building Room 120

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