Kern Community College District
Title IX
Title IX Training
The Title IX Coordinator ensures that those within the informal and formal processes outlined KCCD’s policies and procedures for addressing sexual harassment receive appropriate training in accordance with legal requirements and best practices. The purpose of this training is to ensure a fair process and protections for all parties, and to promote accountability.
As required by Title IX, KCCD’s Title IX Coordinator, investigators, decision-makers/hearing officers, and any person who facilitates a formal or an informal resolution process receive training on a variety of topics. The following reflects training provided to relevant Title IX personnel.
Title IX Coordinator
Kern Communicy College Distrtict's Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Title IX Coordinator, as listed below, are responsible for ensuring compliance with Title IX standards. These responsibilities include preventing sexual misconduct through education and training, and overseeing grievance protocol. Reports regarding any form of sexual misconduct can also be made to the Title IX Coordinator or to the Deputy Title IX Coordinator. All concerns and complaints will be taken seriously and addressed promptly.
KCCD Title IX Coordinator
KCCD Title IX Coordinator is the College’s official with responsibility for coordinating efforts to comply with and carry out our responsibilities under Title IX and all associated regulations, including the investigation of Title IX complaints. The Title IX Coordinator oversees and coordinates the actions of all Deputy Title IX Coordinators.
Dena Rhoades
Interim Vice Chancellor Human Resources
Title IX Coordinator
KCCD District Office
2100 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 336-5007
Title IX Deputy
The Deputy Title IX Coordinator represents KCCD. To file a complaint against a KCCD student, staff, or faculty for sex discrimination or any form of sexual misconduct including harassment, stalking, or assault, you should contact:
Joseph Grubbs
Executive Director Risk Management and Safety
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
KCCD District Office
2100 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301
(661) 336-5019
Amalia Calderon
Interim Manager, Human Resources
1801 Panorama Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93305
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
(661) 395-4850
Johanna Fisher
Manager, Human Resources
100 E College Ave, Portervile, CA 93257
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
(559) 791-2457
Resa Hess
Manager, Human Resources
3000 College Heights Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
(760) 384-6259