We Stand For Title IX
No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
Title IX Contacts:
Title IX Coordinator, Lisa Haywood, Dellinger Hall – B-151, 276-964-7677
Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Tazewell Hall – T-341, 276-964-7389
- SWCC Title IX Policy on Sexual Harassment
- Title IX Investigator & Coordinator Training
- Title IX Complaint Form
Title IX Training for Students
Title IX training for Students is available through Safe Colleges, a system accessible through the Online Orientation platform (using their student account login). Students may also request a direct login to Safe Colleges to access Title IX training by emailing the Dean of Student Success at Lisa.Haywood@sw.edu.
Title IX Training for Employees
Title IX training for employees is available through KnowBe4.com. Access information will be sent to all employees on an annual basis and training is mandatory.
What is Title IX?
Our Mission
Southwest Virginia Community College is committed to building and maintaining a community that reflects the richness of human experience and improves opportunities for all. We celebrate individual differences and the unique perspectives that each person brings, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.
Each student and employee at SWCC has the right to engage in an educational/working experience free from discrimination, harassment, exclusion, and retaliation.
The Law
Title IX is a landmark civil rights law. Enacted by Congress, Title IX seeks to reduce or eliminate barriers to educational opportunities caused by sex discrimination in institutions that receive federal funding. When Title IX is mentioned, most people think it only relates to women and athletics, but it impacts every level of the educational experience by ensuring equal education opportunities to all. Title IX prohibits sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sex discrimination.
The spirit of Title IX is to change attitudes, assumptions, behaviors, stereotypes, and misconceptions of the campus community to allow students and employees to work and learn in a positive, safe environment.