Title IX

Iowa Valley Community College District (IVCCD) does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities. Title IX prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and discrimination related to pregnancy or related conditions. IVCCD is committed to responding promptly and equitably to reports and to providing supportive measures when appropriate.

Report a Concern

If you have experienced sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking, you may report it to IVCCD’s Title IX Coordinator for your campus or location. 

If this is an emergency, call 911.

You may also submit a report online: https://www.iavalley.edu/title-ix-report/

Title IX Contacts

Marshalltown Community College
Nate Chua, Dean of Students & Learning Services
641-844-5743
Nate.Chua@iavalley.edu

Ellsworth Community College
Michael Emerson, Dean of Student Affairs
641-648-8519
Michael.Emerson@iavalley.edu

Iowa Valley Business & Community Solutions
Ashley Patlan, Pathway & Program Coordinator
641-844-5629
Ashley.Patlan@iavalley.edu

District Services/Employees
Sara Aguilera, Associate Director of Human Resources
641-844-5525
Sara.Aguilera@iavalley.edu

Iowa Valley Grinnell
Ashtyn Beek, on-campus contact
641-269-2202
Ashtyn.Beek@iavalley.edu

 

Get Help and Support

IVCCD may provide supportive measures whether or not a formal complaint is filed. Depending on the situation, these may include class or schedule changes, academic support, housing-related adjustments, work-related adjustments, no-contact directives, leave options, or referral to counseling and other support resources. Supportive measures are individualized, non-disciplinary, and provided without fee when appropriate.

Policies and Procedures links 

Resources

  • Emergency: 911
  • Iowa Victim Service Call Center
     800-770-1650
  • National Sexual Assault Hotline
     800-656-4673

Pregnant and Parenting Students

Iowa Valley Community College District is committed to supporting students who are pregnant or parenting. Under Title IX, pregnancy and related conditions are protected from sex discrimination in all education programs and activities.

Students who are pregnant or experiencing related conditions are entitled to reasonable accommodations and support to continue their education.

Students have the right to:

  • Continue participating in classes, programs, and activities
  • Receive reasonable accommodations, such as modified seating, breaks, or temporary adjustments
  • Take medically necessary leave for pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions
  • Return to the same academic and extracurricular status held prior to leave
  • Make up missed work, when appropriate
  • Access the same services provided to students with temporary medical conditions
  • Be free from discrimination and harassment related to pregnancy or parenting status

Students seeking pregnancy-related accommodations should contact the Title IX Coordinator or a campus contact listed below. The District will work with students to provide reasonable and appropriate support based on individual needs.

Private space is available for students who need to pump or breastfeed:

  • Ellsworth Community College: Osgood Library
  • Marshalltown Community College: Room 406A

Additional arrangements may be available upon request.

The District can help connect students with support services, which may include:

  • Academic support and flexibility
  • Referrals to childcare and community resources
  • Health and counseling services

Students are encouraged to reach out early to discuss available options.

If you believe you have experienced discrimination related to pregnancy or parenting status, you may:

Nathaniel Chua
Dean of Students
Nate.Chua@iavalley.edu
641-844-5743

Michael Emerson
Dean of Students
Michael.Emerson@iavalley.edu
641-648-8519

Ashley Patlan
District Pathway Navigator
Ashley.Patlan@iavalley.edu
641-844-5629

Sara Aguilera
Associate Director of Human Resources
Sara.Aguilera@iavalley.edu
641-844-5525

Ashtyn Beek
Dean of Concurrent Enrollment & Iowa Valley Grinnell
Ashtyn.Beek@iavalley.edu
641-269-2202