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Title IX Office

Title IX Office
Southwest Texas College

About

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in education programs and activities. This includes protection against sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and discrimination based on pregnancy or parenting status.

Our mission is to create a safe, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environment for all members of the college community.

Your Rights Under Title IX

You have the right to:

  • Learn and work free from sex discrimination or harassment.
  • Report sexual misconduct or discrimination safely.
  • Receive support and accommodations—even without a formal complaint.
  • Have your report reviewed and investigated fairly.Be protected from retaliation.
  • Get confidential help anytime.

Read our full Title IX Policy

 

Get Help Now

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.

Emergency & Crisis Resources

Uvalde Del Rio Eagle Pass
(830) 279-1861 (830) 900-4125 (830) 758-4199
  • Local Crisis Center: Uvalde Together Resiliency Center (830) 900-7349 info@uvaldetrc.org
  • National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-4673
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

 

Make a Report

You can report sexual harassment, discrimination, sexual assault, dating or domestic violence, stalking, or any other sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator using our secure online form.

Important: You do not need to decide whether to request an investigation before making a report. Supportive measures are available regardless of whether a formal complaint is filed.

Report an Incident Now

 

Pregnancy & Parenting Rights Under Title IX

Title IX prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or recovery from any of these conditions.

We Provide:

  • Reasonable academic adjustments and flexibility
  • Excused absences for pregnancy-related conditions
  • Access to lactation spaces on campus

In compliance with HB 1361, the pregnant and parenting student liaison for Southwest Texas College is Audrey Sturdevant. She may be reached at amsturdevant@swtxc.edu or (830) 591-2908.

Pregnancy and Parenting Support Services & Resources

Under Title IX, students have the right to continue their education free from discrimination related to pregnancy or parenting. The liaison provides information to students regarding support services and resources such as:

  • Academic flexibility and reasonable adjustments
  • Excused absences for pregnancy-related conditions
  • Access to private lactation spaces
  • Coordination with instructors for make-up work or schedule changes
  • Referrals to health, counseling, and childcare resources
  • Protection from discrimination or retaliation

Under Texas SB 412, pregnant and parenting students cannot be forced out of school, to limit their studies, to attend alternative programs, to change their major, or be forced into or out of a particular course based solely on their pregnancy or parenting status.

Texas SB 459 extends early registration for parenting students if the institution of higher education provides early registration for any group of students in the same manner.

Our Status & Reports

Status & Reports

In compliance with federal and state law, the following reports are available:

SWTX Student Rights and Responsibilities, Title IX

Accessibility

This page and all linked documents are designed to be ADA-compliant. If you need this information in an alternate format, contact the Title IX Office.

Abraham Contreras
Title IX Officer, Administrator for Student Rights and Responsibilities
Building & Office Information:
Rodolfo R. and Dolores Flores Student Services Building (Building A)
Uvalde, TX 78801
Office Phone: (830) 591-4157