Title IX
WNC Non-Discrimination Statement
NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).
WNC 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 WNC'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 U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 1-800-421-3481.
(Rev. 6/24)
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, Title 4, Chapter 8, Section 14 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 4, Chapter 8, Section 14.
Title IX Training
Title IX training, including the prevention of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual assault, is required of all WNC employees every two years and is offered to WNC 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 WNC 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 WNC:
Melody Duley
| Title | Chief HR Officer | Chief of Staff | Title IX Coordinator |
|---|---|
| Department | Western Nevada College |
| melody.duley@wnc.edu | |
| Phone | 775-445-4235 |
| Office | Carson City Bristlecone Building Room 157 |
Kyle Dalpe
| Title | President, WNC |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Department | Advancement |
| niki.gladys@wnc.edu | |
| Phone | 775-445-3239 |
| Office | Carson City Bristlecone Building Room 147 |
Counselors - Confidential Resources
WNC 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
- Officials with Authority and Responsible Employees: Helping Mandatory Reporters Comply with New Title IX Regulations [Website]
- Assessing Credibility in Title IX Cases [Presentation]
- Solutions for Managing Intake, Jurisdiction and Dismissal in the Title IX Grievance Process [Website]
- Investigation Report Writing [Website]
- Informal Resolution: Foundations [Website]
- Hearings and Sanctions [Website]
- Responding to Title IX Disclosures: Training for Faculty and Staff [Website]
- 2023 Title IX Regulations Implementation for Higher Education Overview, Nuances & Best Practices [Website]
- 5 Essentials to Title IX Investigations [Website]
- Mitigating and Responding to Bias in Your Title IX Process [Website]
- Conducting Trauma-Informed Investigations for Sexual Misconduct Cases [Website]
- Overcoming Bias in Your Title IX Investigative Process [Website]
ADA 504 Coordinators
Susan Trist, Coordinator for Students
| Title | Disability Support Services Director |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Department | Western Nevada College |
| jeffrey.erickson@wnc.edu | |
| Phone | 775-445-4259 |
| Office | Carson City Bristlecone Building Room 120 |
Additional Resources
- WNC Human Resources Office
- U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights