Title IX
We are committed to providing a safe place for all of our students
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 states: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.”
Title IX
The University of Charleston is committed to providing an environment free from gender-based or sexual discrimination and misconduct. Members of the University community, guests and visitors have a right to be free from sexual harassment, sexual assault/violence and gender-based discrimination and harassment.
To ensure compliance with Title IX and other federal and state laws, the University of Charleston has developed policies that prohibit discrimination and misconduct on the basis of gender, such as sexual misconduct, sexual assault, sexual harassment, intimate partner violence, stalking and any other gender-based harassment or misconduct.
The regulations regarding Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 can be found on the Department of Justice website.
The University of Charleston does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, admissions, employment, athletics, and other school-administered programs in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state of West Virginia.
The Title IX Compliance Coordinator is charged with monitoring the University of Charleston’s compliance with federal, state and institutional policies that promote a non-discriminatory and harassment-free environment. This includes helping to maintain a safe and caring campus environment through prevention education and the investigation of complaints of sexual discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual assault/violence.
Virginia Moore, MAVice President and Dean of Students
Title IX Compliance Coordinator
Geary Student Union 309
Office of Student Leadership and Engagement
Office Phone Number: 304-357-4987
Cell Phone Number: 304-541-6438
virginiamoore@ucwv.edu
titleix@ucwv.edu
Deputy Title IX Coordinators
Dr. Dan SilberExecutive Vice President, Provost, and Dean of Faculty
On Campus Address: 201 Riggleman Hall
2300 MacCorkle Ave. SE
Charleston, WV 25304
Email: danielsilber@ucwv.edu
Office Phone Number: 304-357-4711 Janice Gwinn
Director of Human Resources
On Campus Address: 202 Riggleman Hall
2300 MacCorkle Ave. SE
Charleston, WV 25304
Email: janicegwinn@ucwv.edu
Phone Number: 304-357-4383 Todd Diuguid
Associate Director of Athletics
On Campus Address: 115 Cox Hall
2300 MacCorkle Ave. SE
Charleston, WV 25304
Email: todddiuguid@ucwv.edu
Office Phone Number: 304-357-4827 Nicole Rupe-Harold
Regional Records Manager
On Campus Address: Student Solutions Center Worley Building
158 Dye Drive
Beckley, WV 25801
Email: nicolerupe@ucwv.edu
Office Phone Number: 304-352-0047
For confidential support:
When reporting a violation of this policy there are resources that can provide confidentiality, sharing options and advice without any obligation to inform other University staff members unless requested. Such on-campus confidential resources include Counseling Services, Health Services, and/or Campus Ministry staff. Additionally, community members can seek out assistance from an off-campus crisis center, which can maintain confidentiality. Faculty members are not confidential resources and must contact the University Title IX Coordinator.
Director of Counseling and Outreach Services Rance Berry II 304-357-4862 Uc-counselor@ucwv.edu Office located in the UC Pharmacy Building UC Campus Pastor 304-357-4873 campuspastor@ucwv.edu Office located in Geary Student Union, Room 309 UC Office of Safety and Security Office: 304-357-4857 Cell phone: 304-859-2755 or 304-859-2757 US Department of Education Office for Civil RightsFor information regarding frequently asked questions about sexual harassment, visit the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights website.
Filing a Title IX Report
A Title IX incident is any incident regarding sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, stalking, intimate partner violence, sexual exploitation or sexual assault/violence. To file a complaint or report, please email titleix@ucwv.edu or contact the Title IX Compliance Coordinator.
If you need immediate assistance, please contact the Title IX Compliance Coordinator at 304-541-6438.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
If you have been a victim of sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, intimate partner violence or stalking, reach out to someone that you know and trust to provide support. For information, assistance in accessing services, or to make a report, you may contact the Title IX Coordinator, or any one of the people listed on this page.
If you choose to report a Title IX incident via email, please give as much correct detailed information as you have on the incident. The information provided in the email will be kept as confidential as possible, but may trigger a Title IX investigation.
Once the email is sent to titleix@ucwv.edu it will be reviewed by the Title IX Compliance Coordinator.
The following policies are in place for the University of Charleston regarding Title IX:
