Policies
Harassment/Title IX Coordinator

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts has designated Title IX Coordinators on each campus to oversee Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts’ compliance with all State and Federal discrimination laws, particularly in regards to sex discrimination. These members of the Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts’ staff function as the Title IX Coordinator in addition to their primary titled function. Please note that the Title IX Coordinator function is associated with the title(s), as the name of the designee may change at any time.

In the case of any questions, concerns, or grievances students should contact the Campus Director of which they are enrolled. The Campus Director, or their official designee, functions as the Title IX Coordinator for each campus.

The designated Title IX Coordinators will ensure compliance in all areas and aspects of Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts while facilitating any discrimination grievance procedures. This designee will also be responsible for keeping all records affiliated with discrimination grievances. With this responsibility the designee is considered a resource not only to the students of Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, but also a resource for the faculty and staff.

This institution is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination, intimidation and harassment. In keeping with this commitment, we believe that it is necessary to affirmatively address this subject and express our strong disapproval of sexual harassment.

No associate within this institution may engage in verbal abuse of a sexual nature; use sexually degrading or graphic words to describe an individual or an individual’s body; or display sexually suggestive objects or pictures at this campus. Students are responsible for conducting themselves in a manner consistent with the spirit and intent of this policy.

Any student, employee, or applicant who believes he or she has been or is currently the victim of bullying or harassment should immediately report the situation to the school administrator or another trusted employee of the institution who will be responsible for reporting it to the appropriate authority. Reported incidents will be investigated promptly and thoroughly by the school administration. Advising, corrective discipline, and/or referral to law enforcement will be used to change the behavior of the perpetrator and remediate the impact on the victim. This includes appropriate intervention(s), restoration of a positive climate, and support for victims and others impacted by the violation. False reports or retaliation for harassment, intimidation or bullying also constitutes violations of this policy.

This institution is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination, intimidation and harassment. In keeping with this commitment, we believe that it is necessary to affirmatively address this subject and express our strong disapproval of sexual harassment.

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts educates the student community about sexual assaults and date rape through orientation. The Police Department offers sexual assault education and information programs to students and employees upon request. Literature on date rape education and risk reduction is available through the School Director / Administrator.

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is committed to creating and maintaining an educational environment where respect for the individual is of vital importance. Gurnick does not tolerate sexual assault in any form. The definition of “sexual assault” includes but is not limited to sexual battery, threat of a sexual assault, rape including but not limited to forced oral copulation, foreign object or sodomy.

In the event of a sexual assault DIAL 9-1-1, if the victim is unable to contact the authorities, please report this assault to any Instructor or Staff member who will contact the authorities on your behalf.

While waiting for medical and law enforcement to arrive, although difficult, try to make mental notes of the incident so while reporting this assault to the local police there can be as much detail as possible. Be certain to request medical treatment.

If the incident occurred on campus, the victim is to report the assault to any Instructor or Director. Although sexual assault is a criminal offense, police will not collect evidence of a personal nature from the victim’s body. After the sexual assault, it is imperative to receive medical examination by trained personnel for a full physical exam prior to showering, changing clothes or bathing as preserving the evidence is imperative.

Gurnick will alter a victim’s academic situation after a sex offense or alleged sex offense if those changes are requested by the victim and are reasonably available. Gurnick will undertake an investigation of the sexual assault allegations in which the accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during a disciplinary proceeding; and both the accuser and the accused must be informed of the outcome of any Gurnick disciplinary proceeding brought alleging a sex offense.

Gurnick may impose sanctions following a final determination of a disciplinary proceeding regarding rape, acquaintance rape or other forcible or non forcible sex offenses including disciplinary action for students which may include penalties up to and including withdrawal from the school and will comply with Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts policies found in the Catalog. Disciplinary action imposed by Gurnick will not be in lieu of penalty, fines or imprisonment imposed through the legal system.

For employees, appropriate personnel action will be taken in accordance with Gurnick Policies found in the Employee Handbook.

In accordance to the "Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act" of 2000, which amends the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act, the Jeanne Clery Act and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is providing a link to the National Sex Offender Registry. This act requires institutions of higher education to issue a statement advising the campus community where law enforcement information concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained. It also requires sex offenders already required to register in a State to provide notice of each institution of higher education in that State at which the person is employed, carries a vocation, or is a student.

The California Department of Justice's Internet web site, which lists designated, registered sex offenders in California: http://www.meganslaw.ca.gov

The following website offers a link to all registered Sex Offenders that are searchable either by name or within a radius of a certain address: http://www.familywatchdog.us