Title IX: Equity in Higher Education

If you are in immediate crisis, CALL 911.

Contact the Title IX Coordinator

If you or someone you know has been the victim of sexual harassment, attempted and completed sexual violence or stalking, please bring it to the attention of the Title IX Coordinator and/or other college official. 

There are multiple avenues to report an incident to include a phone call, email, or appointment with the Title IX Coordinator and/or other college official, as well as, completing an online incident report form.  

Report an Incident Online

 

Pregnancy, Pregnancy-Related Conditions, and Parenting Modifications

Survivor Information

We are dedicated to helping and support survivors of sexual violence.

Survivor Resources

Please seek medical assistance first if you recently survived sexual violence.

Hospitals in Bloomington/Normal

Carle Bromenn Medical Center Website
1304 Franklin Avenue (Virginia at Franklin Avenue)
Normal, Illinois
Phone: 309-454-1400  
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center Website
2200 East Washington Street
Bloomington, Illinois
Phone: 309-662-3311

On-Campus Resources

Name Contact Information

Amy T Pawlik
Vice President, Student Services and
Title IX Coordinator

309-268-8249
Amy.Munson-Pawlik@heartland.edu

Melanie Fata
Executive Director, Human Resources and
Deputy Title IX Coordinator

309-268-8147
Melanie.Fata@heartland.edu

Kori Folkerts
Director, Student Access and Accommodation Services and
Deputy Title IX Coordinator

309-268-8251
Kori.Folkerts@heartland.edu

Camille Springer
Director of Counseling Services
Confidential Advisor

309-268-8391
Camille.Springer@heartland.edu

Public Safety and Security

309-268-8300
PublicSafety@heartland.edu

 

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 states:

“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.”

Education programs and activities include all of a school’s operations, including employment, and school-sponsored athletics and activities (on or off-campus).  Title IX protects students, employees and third parties with a relationship to the college, whether on or off campus. 

Policies

Information for Title IX Regulations

Non-Title IX Procedures

Non-Discrimination

The College provides equal educational opportunities to all students and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Management and supervisory personnel at all levels are responsible for taking reasonable and necessary actions to prevent discrimination. Discrimination is prohibited under Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Illinois Human Rights Act, and all other relatable laws, rules and regulations that apply to College operations.

To the extent that there are conflicts between the terms of any College policy and applicable law, such applicable law shall be controlling. Whenever a specific external law, rule or regulation is referenced in these policies, such reference shall be to the most recent enacted and amended version of such law, rule or regulation.

Inquiries and complaints may be filed online or with the Associate Vice President, Enrollment and Student Services/Title IX Coordinator.

Lactation Rooms

Heartland Community College provides a supportive environment for breastfeeding employees and students to express milk. Consistent with the Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act (820 ILCS 260), breastfeeding employees and students may take reasonable breaks for expressing milk on campus. At the Normal campus, SCB 1414 in the Library and the Ag Complex Wellness Room 1107, are designated private rooms for breastfeeding mothers.