Equal Opportunity & Title IX
ľƵ Anti-Discrimination Statement
The Nevada System of Higher Education is guided by the principle that there shall be no difference in the treatment of persons because of race, religion, color, age, sex (including a pregnancy related condition), sexual orientation, military status or military obligations, disability (whether actual or perceived by others to have a disability including veterans with service connected disabilities, or national origin, and that equal opportunity and access to facilities shall be available to all. This extends to individuals who experience discrimination (including antisemitism1) based on their actual or perceived: (i) shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics; or (ii) citizenship or residency in a country with a dominant religion or distinct religious identity. Similarly, there shall be no difference in the treatment of persons who file charges of discrimination or harassment, participate in a discrimination or harassment proceeding, or otherwise oppose discrimination or harassment. This principle is applicable to every member of the Nevada System of Higher Education community, both students and employed personnel at every level, and to all units, facilities, and services of the Nevada System of Higher Education.
1 “Antisemitism” refers to (i) the non-legally binding working definition of anti-Semitism adopted on May 26, 2016, by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) and (ii) the "Contemporary Examples of Anti-Semitism" identified by the IHRA, to the extent they might be useful as evidence of discriminatory intent. Consideration of the materials described in (i) and (ii) shall not diminish or infringe upon any right protected under Federal law or under the First Amendment and shall not be construed to conflict with local, federal, or state law. Determinations that a particular act constitutes illegal discrimination or harassment requires detailed analysis of the particular facts at issue and consultation of applicable legal and regulatory guidance.
(B/R 6/24)
ľƵ does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The college's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.
Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions and/or questions as to how to file a complaint of sex discrimination may be referred to ľƵ's Title IX Coordinator:
Melody Duley (Melody.Duley@wnc.edu) (775) 445-4235
Western Nevada College
2201 West College Parkway
Bristlecone Building, Room 157
Carson City, NV 89703
AND/OR any of the Officials with Authority listed below
AND/OR the , Office of Civil Rights, 1-800-421-3481.
(Rev. 7/24)
Policy Against Unlawful Discrimination and Harassment
To ensure compliance with Title IX and other federal and state civil rights laws, Western Nevada College hereby adopts the policy found in the Board of Regents Handbook, as its non-discrimination policy prohibiting unlawful discrimination by employees, students, or third parties.
Information pertaining to the college's grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of unlawful discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the college will respond can be found in the Board of Regents Handbook,
Title IX Training
Title IX training, including the prevention of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual assault, is required of all ľƵ employees every two years and is offered to ľƵ students each fall and spring semester.
Employees may contact Human Resources (humanresources@wnc.edu) for more information. Title IX training for students is offered to students through an online training platform.
Students are not required to complete the training, but doing so is the best way for students to understand their rights and responsibilities under Title IX. Students may contact Heather Rikalo (Heather.Rikalo@wnc.edu) to request the training.
Title IX Coordinator
Melody Duley
Title | Chief HR Officer | Chief of Staff | Title IX Coordinator |
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Department | Western Nevada College |
melody.duley@wnc.edu | |
Phone | 775-445-4235 |
Office | Carson City Bristlecone Building, Room 157 |
Title IX Officials With Authority (OWAs) - Obligated Reporters
OWAs at ľƵ include the Title IX Coordinator and any official of the institution who has authority to institute corrective measures on behalf of the institution. When a complainant or other person reports an incident of unlawful discrimination or harassment to an OWA, they have the right to expect the institution to take prompt and appropriate steps to investigate what happened and to resolve the matter promptly and equitably.
OWAs must report to the Title IX Coordinator all relevant details about the alleged unlawful discrimination or harassment shared by the reporting individual and that the institution will need to determine what happened including the name(s) of the complainant, respondent(s) and any witnesses, and any other relevant facts, including the date, time and specific location of the alleged incident. To the extent possible, information reported to an OWA will be shared only with people responsible for handling the institution's response to the report.
The following individuals are OWAs at ľƵ:
Melody Duley
Title | Chief HR Officer | Chief of Staff | Title IX Coordinator |
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Department | Western Nevada College |
melody.duley@wnc.edu | |
Phone | 775-445-4235 |
Office | Carson City Bristlecone Building Room 157 |
Kyle Dalpe
Title | President, ľƵ |
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kyle.dalpe@wnc.edu | |
Phone | 775-445-4431 |
Office | Carson City Bristlecone Building Room 165 |
Heather Rikalo
Title | Student Life Coordinator and Assistant to the President |
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Department | President Office |
heather.rikalo@wnc.edu | |
Phone | 775-445-3241 |
Office | Carson City Joe Dini Library and Student Center Room 108 |
Dana Ryan
Title | Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs |
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Department | Academic & Student Affairs |
dana.ryan@wnc.edu | |
Phone | 775-445-4454 |
Office | Carson City Bristlecone Building Room 165 |
Coral Lopez
Title | Chief Financial Officer |
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Department | Western Nevada College |
coral.lopez@wnc.edu | |
Phone | 775-445-4230 |
Office | Carson City Bristlecone Building Room 167B |
Niki Gladys
Title | Executive Director of Advancement |
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Department | Advancement |
niki.gladys@wnc.edu | |
Phone | 775-445-3239 |
Office | Carson City Bristlecone Building Room 147 |
Counselors - Confidential Resources
ľƵ Counselors are not required to report any information about an incident to the Title IX Coordinator without a complainant's permission. Visit the Academic Advising and Access page for contact information.
Training Materials
Title IX Personnel and other faculty have completed the following training:
- Title IX Coordinator Level 1
- Title IX Coordinator Level 2
- Title IX Investigator Level 1
- Title IX Investigator Level 2
- Title IX Investigator Level 3
- Title IX Hearing Officer & Decision Maker 2020
- Title IX Hearing Officer & Decisions Maker 2021
- Rationale Writing Workshop for Decisions Makers & Investigators
- Align Your Title IX Policy and Procedures to the New Law
- Review of the Title IX Coordinator Role
- The Hearing Process and Disciplinary Actions
- Ongoing Training Needs for Investigators and Decision Makers
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- Assessing Credibility in Title IX Cases [Presentation]
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ADA 504 Coordinators
Susan Trist, Coordinator for Students
Title | Disability Support Services Director |
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Department | Western Nevada College |
susan.trist@wnc.edu | |
Phone | 775-445-4459 |
Office | Carson City Cedar Building Room 208 |
Melody Duley, Coordinator for Employees
Title | Chief HR Officer | Chief of Staff | Title IX Coordinator |
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Department | Western Nevada College |
melody.duley@wnc.edu | |
Phone | 775-445-4235 |
Office | Carson City Bristlecone Building Room 157 |
Jeffrey Erickson, Coordinator for College Facilities
Title | Interim Director of Facilities, Planning & Construction |
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Department | Western Nevada College |
jeffrey.erickson@wnc.edu | |
Phone | 775-445-4259 |
Office | Carson City Bristlecone Building Room 120 |
Additional Resources
- ľƵ Human Resources Office
- , Office of Civil Rights
Contact Us
Human Resources Office
Bristlecone Building, Room 150
2201 West College Parkway, Carson City, NV 89703
humanresources@wnc.edu
775-445-4237
775-445-3138