Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities, which includes protections for pregnant and parenting students. Discrimination is prohibited against a student on the basis of pregnancy or related conditions including childbirth, false pregnancy, miscarriage, termination of pregnancy, or recovery from any of these conditions. Title IX also prohibits applying any rule related to a student’s parental, family, or marital status that treats students differently based on their sex. Title IX ensures that pregnant students have equal access and ability to participate in educational programs including academic programs, courses/class sections, involvement opportunities, lab and clinical work, internships, financial aid and scholarships. Students can take an absence from the College because of pregnancy or childbirth without penalty as long as determined medically necessary by the student’s doctor and the ability to return in the same status held before taking leave.
Rochester Community and Technical College supports pregnant and parenting students and wants them to be knowledgeable about their rights under Title IX and State of Minnesota Legislation. Pregnant and parenting students may contact the Parenting Student Navigator, Anfa Diiriye, at [email protected] about available resources and the Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Teresa Brown, at [email protected] for more information about requesting a course modification or filing a complaint.
Lactation Space
Lactation is a pregnancy related condition and protected by Title IX. Minnesota Statute 145.905 allows people to breastfeed in any public or private location where the mother and child are authorized to be. Designated lactation rooms are available on campus for students and employees in:
- Health Science 150
- Heintz Center 111
Contact
Parenting Student Navigator
Anfa Diiriye
507-280-3515
[email protected]
SS140
Title IX Coordinator
Teresa Brown, Ph.D.
507-285-7217
[email protected]
SS 208