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
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
Submit a Title IX Report
| 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 Â | Title IX Office (304) 533-5392 (24-hour number)
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| 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
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Our Team
Carolyn L. Stuart, Ph.D.
Title IX Coordinator, EEO Compliance Officer
(304) 204-4018
carolyn.stuart@wvstateu.edu
Crystal Botkin
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
(304) 204-4020
crystal.botkin@wvstateu.edu