Central Policies

Central Definitions

Central College defines prohibited conduct, including sexual assault, in its policies. Visit Central's website for specific definitions and terms.

Central Policies

Sexual & Relationship Misconduct Policy

Central College is committed to providing a learning and working environment free from all forms of Sexual Misconduct including, but not limited to, Sex-Based Harassment, Non-consensual Sex Acts; Non-consensual Sexual Touching; and Sexual Exploitation. The College also is committed to providing a learning and working environment free from Relationship Misconduct, including Dating Violence, Domestic Violence and Stalking. Engaging in, or Attempting or Aiding in the Commission of such acts, violates the policies of Central College. Read the full text of Central's Sexual and Relationship Misconduct Policy.

Good Samaritan Rule

The welfare of students in our community is of paramount importance. At times, students on and off-campus may need assistance. Central College encourages students to offer help and assistance to others in need. Sometimes, students are hesitant to offer assistance to others, for fear that they may get themselves in trouble (for example, a student who has been drinking underage might hesitate to help take a sexual misconduct victim to Campus Safety). Central College pursues a policy of limited immunity for students who offer help to others in need. While policy violations cannot be overlooked, the college will provide educational options, rather than punishment, to those who offer their assistance to others in need.

Your Title IX Rights

Title IX is a federal law that protects students against sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual violence regardless of the student’s real or perceived sex, gender identity, and/or gender expression. If you have been subjected to sexual harassment or sexual violence you have an additional set of rights and protections under Title IX. (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §1681)

If you believe your Title IX rights have been or are being violated, you can contact your Title IX Coordinator and/or learn how to file a report on the OCR website.