What is Title IX?
Title IX is a federal law that protects all students, employees, vendors, visitors and volunteers of West Virginia State University (WVSU) from sex discrimination and all forms of sexual misconduct. Title IX covers all educational programs and activities at the University.
Click here for an important Title IX Federal Regulation Compliance Update
WVSU is dedicated to providing an environment that is conducive to intellectual and personal growth, while providing a safe and welcoming environment.
WVSU policies prohibit all forms of discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct. This includes, but is not limited to, acts of:
- Sexual violence
- Sexual coercion
- Stalking
- Domestic violence
- Sexual threats or intimidation
- Sexual harassment
- Dating and intimate partner violence
Sexual Harassment Policy and Grievance Procedure:
Office of Civil Rights and Title IX
Hours of Operation
Monday thru Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
Contact the Coordinator:
217 Ferrell Hall;
carolyn.stuart@wvstateu.edu;
304-204-4018
Non-Work Hour Access
For Title IX emergencies occurring after business hours, on weekends, or during school closures access the following resources for assistance:
- Title IX emergency phone: 304-533-5392
- Public Safety: 304-766-3181
- 911
Sexual Assault and Response Team (SART)
(Confidential)
(304) 340-3676
WVSU Public Safety
(304) 766-3181 (24-hour number)Â
Counseling and Accessibility Services (Confidential)
(304) 766-3168
Title IX Office
(304) 533-5392
(24-hour number)
Rape Education, Advocacy, Counseling and Healing (REACH) (Confidential)
1-800-656-HOPE (4673) (24-hour number)
http://www.fris.org/CrisisCenters/Pages-CrisisCenters/Center-REACH.html
YWCA Resolve Family Abuse Program (Confidential)
24-hour Domestic Violence Crisis Lines:
Charleston calling area: (304) 340-3549
Toll-free: 1-800-681-8663
https://www.ywcacharleston.org/domestic-violence-services
CAMC Women’s and Children’s Hospital (Confidential)
(304) 388-2550
http://www.camc.org/wc
