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Emergency Preparedness
With more than 156 acres of physical space, Bakersfield College's complex network of campuses, communities, facilities, happenings, students, and staff is comparable to a small city. Emergency management is how we take responsibility and accountability for our capacity to respond to a wide variety of incidents and hazards that could adversely affect the College.
Emergency management is a whole community effort accomplished with several partnerships. Bakersfield College follows the guidelines of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as set out by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). We utilize the Incident Command System (ICS), which provides a common organizational structure for incident management that helps facilitate interoperability for our collaborative relationships with multiple organizations.
More information on what to do in specific emergency situations can be found on the Emergency Preparedness webpage at www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/college-safety/emergency-preparedness.
College Safety is here for you! If we can help provide any additional information, training, or guidance, please don’t hesitate to reach out at collegesafety@bakersfieldcollege.edu or (661) 395-4554.
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/titleIX KCCD District Office | (661) 395-4850
Bakersfield College is committed to fostering a learning environment that is safe, conducive to academic success and supportive of healthy personal development for all members of the campus community. Staff, faculty, and students at Bakersfield College share responsibility for maintaining this environment by following college policies and exemplifying respect for others.
In accordance with Title IX, and consistent with BC’s commitment to zero tolerance for sexual misconduct, any type of sexual discrimination is taken seriously and is investigated by the college. Sexual discrimination includes gender inequity as well as all forms of sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, stalking, sexual assault, and other acts of sexual violence. The College will take prompt action to eliminate sexual discrimination or misconduct, address its effects, educate the population, and aim to prevent its recurrence.
All college employees, with limited exceptions for those with “legal privilege”, have a duty to report crimes to any of the following offices:
1. Department of College Safety (Levinson Hall)
2. Department of Human Resources (KCCD District Office) 3. Office of Student Life (Campus Center)
BC’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, 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 is the college’s official with responsibility for coordinating BC’s 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. To file a complaint against a Bakersfield College student, staff, or faculty for sex discrimination or any form of sexual misconduct including harassment, stalking, or assault, you should contact:
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