Mesa Community College finds no Title IX, Title VI violations in director misconduct probe
MCC clears drama director of Title IX, Title VI violations
An investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against the drama department director at Mesa Community College found no violations of Title IX or Title VI.
MESA, Ariz. - An investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against the drama department director at Mesa Community College found no violations of Title IX or Title VI.
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity, while Title VI prohibits discrimination based on race or ethnicity.
The backstory:
The director was accused of encouraging three female students to undress in front of their peers, with one student reportedly stripping completely naked. Several students stated they reported the incidents to administrators, but others expressed fear of retaliation.
The finding of no Title IX or Title VI violations does not conclude the matter.
Students accuse Mesa theatre director of inappropriate nudity exercise
The director of Mesa Community College's drama department is under internal investigation for allegedly telling students to strip as part of a required midterm assignment, with some students claiming fear of retaliation for speaking out.
What we know:
A separate personnel investigation is still underway by Mesa Community College's Human Resources Department.
As of now, the director remains employed by the college.