Title IX states: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefit, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
Title IX is an anti-discrimination law based on gender. Sexual harassment and sexual assault are considered discrimination and fall under Title IX protection on a university campus.
All students, faculty, and staff experiencing Sexual Misconduct are strongly encouraged to report it to the Interim Title IX Coordinator in person, by telephone, by mail or by email to:
Lesley Villarose, M.Ed Vice-President for Student Development and Dean of Students Interim Title IX Coordinator and ADA Coordinator ý Tucker CenterPO Box 7271 Boiling Springs, NC 28017 P (704) 406-2081[email protected]
Because Sexual Misconduct may in some instances constitute both a violation of University policy and a crime, and because ý’s Complaint process is not a substitute for initiating legal action, ý encourages individuals experiencing Sexual Misconduct to also report it to law enforcement authorities.
Individuals experiencing Sexual Misconduct may also file an anonymous report by using the . Individuals who choose to file anonymous reports are advised that it may be difficult or impossible for the University to follow up or take action based on anonymous reports. Anonymous reports without personally identifiable information, however, may be used for purposes of compliance with ý’s obligations under the Clery Act.
Individuals experiencing Sexual Misconduct may choose not to report Sexual Misconduct to anyone. ý respects and supports the individual’s decision with regard to reporting; however, if information about Sexual Misconduct comes to the attention of the Title IX Coordinator the University may (1) start an investigation even in the absence of a Complaint; and (2) notify appropriate law enforcement authorities if required or warranted by the nature of the information of which it becomes aware. While no finding of a Title IX violation will occur without the filing of a Formal Complaint by the Complainant or Title IX Coordinator, ý may determine that the Sexual Misconduct Policy has been violated and impose appropriate sanctions based upon an investigation stemming from a Complaint or other information brought to the attention of the University
Any University employee who receives information indicating that another member of the campus community (faculty, staff, or student) has been the victim of Sexual Misconduct must report this information to the Interim Title IX Coordinator. The only exceptions to this reporting obligation are employees who have a confidential relationship with the alleged victim that is recognized by law, such as Counseling Center staff and campus ministers (clergy).
Additional information related to Title IX or sexual assault may be found on the following websites or by calling these telephone numbers.
SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) Please contact University Police at (704) 406-4444 who will contact a 24/7 counselor on call.
University Counseling Services Stephanie Allen (704) 406-2177 | [email protected] On Call # (704) 406-4440
University Police Chief Barry Johnson (704) 406-4440 | [email protected]
Title IX Hearing Panel
Steve Gambill Asst. Professor of Criminal Justice (704) 406-2639 | [email protected]
Esther Porter Human Resources Generalist (704) 406-3502 | [email protected]
Bobbie Cox Assoc. Professor Criminal Justice (704) 406-4627 | [email protected]
Brian Arnold Asst. Dean of Students (704) 406-3552 | [email protected]
Lauren Washington Asst. Dir. of Diversity & Inclusion (704) 406-2155 | [email protected]
Thea Thompson Assoc. VP Web & Digital Comm (704) 406-2582| [email protected]
Hope Saunders Asst. Dir. Student Engagement (704) 406-4268| [email protected]
Title IX Advisors
Alex Simmons Head Coach Women’s Basketball (704) 406-4352 | [email protected]
Cheryl Potter Assoc. Dean of The Noel Center (704) 406-4271 | [email protected]
Sydney Brown Dean of Graduate School (704) 406-3019 | [email protected]
RJ Quillinan Asst. Prof. Business Law (704) 406-2173| [email protected]
Title IX Investigators
Tyler Rosenberger Asst. Athletics Dir. for Compliance (704) 406-3329 | [email protected]
Michelle Wallen Accessibility Advisor (704) 406-4735 | [email protected]
Pam Scruggs Assoc. Athletic Director (704) 406-4341 | [email protected]
Steve Stone Assoc. Professor (704) 406-2521| [email protected]
Cleveland County Abuse Prevention Council 24-hour crisis line (704) 481-0043
(704) 434-9691
Non-emergency (704) 484-6845 | Emergency 9-1-1
(704) 484-4888
(704) 476-7810
1 (800) 656-4673 RAINN is the nation’s largest anti- sexual violence organization and was named one of “America’s 100 Best Charities” by Worth magazine. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE) in partnership with more than 1,100 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense.
SAVAN is a free, anonymous, computer-based telephone program that provides victims of crime with two important services: information and notification. The SAVAN program is designed to provide you with a quick, easy access to offender information and to alert you when an offender’s custody status changes.
National Sexual Assault Hotline 1 (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1 (800) 799-7233
Awareness Campaigns are held throughout the year to bring sexual violence prevention information and awareness to the campus community.
The Red Flag Campaign uses a bystander intervention strategy to address and prevent sexual assault, dating violence and stalking on college campuses.