In accordance with federal and state law including, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the University System of Georgia (USG) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any of its education programs or activities or in employment. The USG is committed to ensuring the highest ethical conduct of the members of its community by promoting a safe learning and working environment. To that end, this Policy prohibits Sexual Misconduct, a form of sex discrimination, as defined in the USG Sexual Misconduct Policy.
About Title IX
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is committed to ensuring a safe learning environment that supports the dignity of all members of the ABAC community. ABAC does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in any of its education or employment programs and activities. The College prohibits specific forms of behavior that violate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. ABAC will not tolerate sexual misconduct, which is prohibited, and which includes, but is not limited to, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, and stalking.
ABAC strongly encourages members of the College community to report instances of sexual misconduct promptly. These policies are procedures are intended to ensure that all parties involved receive appropriate support and fair treatment and that allegations of sexual misconduct are handled in a prompt, thorough, and equitable manner. For more information, please visit ABAC’s Title IX website.
A faculty member, staff member or student who observes sexual misconduct of any person or persons who may be ABAC students should immediately report the matter to ABAC Police at (229) 391-5060, and/or reporting to https://www.abac.edu/campus_life/student-affairs.html. Students who know, or suspect, that sexual misconduct has taken place are strongly encouraged to report it. Employees of ABAC are mandatory reporters and are required to report such information.