Title IX Policy

PJS College of Cosmetology

Title IX- Sexual Harassment – Sexual Violence Policy and Grievance Procedures

I. Notice of Non-Discrimination
No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. PJ’S College of Cosmetology does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, national or ethnic origin. Applicants are considered without regard to age, marital status, or the presence of non-related medical condition or handicap.

II.Title IX Policy
PJS College of Cosmetology is committed to providing a safe educational environment for its students, staff and clients. PJS College of Cosmetology strives to maintain an environment free of violence, harassment or any form of discrimination. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) along with its amendments made in accordance with the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, PJS College of Cosmetology has developed strict policies regarding safety and security measures as well as a zero tolerance bulling policy.

This policy can be found at all school locations posted on student bulletin board, at www.gotopjs.com and from the school director or Title IX Coordinator at info@gotopjs.com.

PJS policy prohibits all forms of sex discrimination, harassment, and misconduct, including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The policy extends to all aspects of PJS College of Cosmetology’s activities and programs as well as the admission process. This Policy also prohibits retaliation against any person who has made a report or complaint, testified, assisted, or participated or refused to participate in any manner of an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under this Policy. Questions regarding PJS College of Cosmetology Title IX Policy can be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, Arlena McClish, at info@gotopjs.com, the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights, or both.

PJS College of Cosmetology also prohibits other forms of discrimination and harassment including discrimination and/or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or age in its programs or activities. The following person has been designated as the Title IX coordinator. All questions and inquires should be directed to:

Arlena McClish
Title IX Coordinator
931 S. Rangeline Road
Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: 317-846-6444
Email: info@gotopjs.com

Inquires or complaints concerning PJS College of Cosmetology’s compliance with Title IX or other federal civil rights laws may be referred to the US Department of Education for Civil Rights.

Office for Civil Rights, Chicago Office
US Department of Education
John C. Kluczynski Federal Building
230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floo
Chicago, IL 60604
312-730-1560
Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov

PJS College of Cosmetology strives to create a safe environment for all students, staff and clients. We will not tolerate discrimination, threats, violence or bulling of any kind in our schools. Any complaint will be fully investigated and reviewed by a neutral third party to assure prompt and equitable resolution. All parties involved will be allowed to present evidence during the review process. PJS College of Cosmetology will send written notification to all parties regarding allegations, interviews, hearings and findings to all parties involved in the case. PJS College will dismiss any case that does not meet the definition of sexual harassment or that did not occur in a PJS College location/program.

PJS College will investigate all formal complaints of sexual harassment. A formal complaint must be in writing, filed by the complainant or signed by the Title IX Coordinator alleging sexual harassment against a respondent, and request the PJS College investigate the matter. If all parties voluntarily agree to participate in an informal resolution that does not involve a full investigation and adjudication after a formal complaint was filed, the college will facilitate an informal resolution to assist the parties in reaching a resolution.

PJS College of Cosmetology will not retaliate against anyone for filing a complaint, and will not tolerate any retaliation by any student, guest, family member or employee. Any concerns regarding this should be addressed to the Title IX coordinator.

PJS reserves the right to notify parents or guardians of dependent students regarding any health or safety risk, or any change in the students status. PJS also reserves the right to require sensitivity training, and anti-discrimination training in their classrooms if required.

Under certain circumstances parties may be provided a right to appeal the results of the hearing. Those rights will be presented to the effected parties based on the legalities of the case.