Title IX

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 Community 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.

Kern CCD 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.

Victoria Simmons
Interim Vice Chancellor, Human Resources
Title IX Coordinator
KCCD District Office
2100 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 336-5007
victoria.simmons@kccd.edu

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:

Gina Duran
Director, Human Resources Operations
District Office
2100 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93305
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
(661) 336-5107
gina.duran@kccd.edu		 Shannon Jackson
Director, Human Resources Bakersfield College
1801 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
(661) 395-4850
shannon.jackson@kccd.edu		 Tashina Pearson
Director, Human Resources
Porterville College
100 East College Ave, Porterville CA, 93257
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
(559) 791-2457
tashina.pearson@kccd.edu 		Laci Beyes
Director, Human Resources
Cerro Coso Community College
3000 College Heights Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
(760) 384-6259
laci.beyes@kccd.edu