Compliance & Inclusion
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
- Athletics Compliance
- Human Resources
- The Gordie Center
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism
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