Integrity and Honor for All

The Office of Compliance & Inclusion serves to:

promote campus compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies
keep the campus community informed of compliance information and resources
support the coordination of campus compliance activities and a commitment to compliance
provide updates to the campus community regarding required guidelines and mandates
promote a campus culture of ethical conduct, mutual respect and inclusiveness
provide consultation, resources and assistance related to diversity and inclusion

Title IX

Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on the gender of students and employees of educational institutions.

Discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment or sexual violence, such as rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, and sexual coercion.

Learn More About Title IX at UVA Wise

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f)) is the landmark federal law that requires colleges and universities across the United States to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses.

UVA Wise adheres to the requirements of the Clery Act, including:

Publishing an Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
Maintaining a public crime log
Disclosing crime statistics for incidents that occur on campus
Issuing timely warnings about Clery Act crimes
Devising and using an emergency response system
Training Campus Security Authorities
Partnering with the Red Flag Campaign, a public awareness campaign to address dating violence, and Take Back the Night, a campaign to end all forms of sexual violence
Creating and supporting a Clery Compliance Team

Campus Resources

Counseling Services
Campus Police
Clery Act Student Travel Form: Required for any College-related overnight travel involving students after the trip.

Additional Information

Summary of the Clery Act
Office on Violence Against Women, Department of Justice
College and Campus Safety Guide

Diversity and Inclusion

UVA Wise is a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds and walks of life.

Learn More About Diversity and Inclusion at UVA Wise

Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act

The Drug-Free Schools and Community Act (DFSCA) of 1989 (Public Law 101-226, 20 U.S.C. § 1011) requires institutions of higher education receiving Federal funding to certify to the Secretary of Education they have developed and implemented a drug and alcohol abuse education and prevention program (DAAPP) to prevent the unlawful possession, use, sale, or distribution of illegal drugs and alcohol by all employees and students as part of any of its activities or on school properties.

To learn more about how we comply with DFSCA, contact our office at 276-376-3451.

Additional Resources

Reporting Student Concerns

Mental Health
Treatment to any student for a variety of issues that may interfere with learning and personal development including crisis or distressed situations.

Sara Schill, LPC, Lead Counselor - 276-376-1005

If unavailable then:

Katrina Kilgore, LPC, Counselor - 276-376-1005
Jewell Worley, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs - 276-328-0214
Tabitha Smith, Director of Compliance & Inclusion / Title IX Coordinator- 276-376-3451

Threat Assessment
Any individual whose behavior may potentially pose a threat to self, others, or the campus community.

Jewell Worley, Threat Assessment Team Chairperson - 276-328-0214
Josh Justice, Threat Assessment Team Vice Chairperson - 276-328-0214
Narda Porter, Threat Assessment Team Vice Chairperson - 276-328-0117

Other contacts include: Beau Boggs, Teena Fast, Stephanie Perry, Katrina Kilgore, Brittanie Jones, Kendall Rainey, Sara Schill, Tabitha Smith

Sexual Violence / Bias
Any reports of sexual violence/harassment, gender, race, national origin or other protected status bias

Tabitha Smith, Director of Compliance & Inclusion / Title IX Coordinator - 276-376-3451

If unavailable then:

Molly Land, Title IX Investigator - 276-376-3451
Narda Porter, Title IX Investigator - 276-328-0117
Kendall Rainey, Deputy Title IX Coordinator - 276-376-4584
Josh Justice, Title IX Investigator - 276-328-0214
Beau Boggs, Police Sergeant & Title IX Liason - 276-328-0190

For general concerns not listed please contact Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Jewell Worley or Dean of Students, Josh Justice.

UVA Wise campus police are available 24/7, located on the lower level of Cantrell Hall or by phone 276-328-0190 or 276-328-COPS. After hours 276-328-3756, 911 for emergencies

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