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Title IX of the U.S. Department of Education’s Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex/gender in any aspect of a federally funded education program or activity. Such discrimination includes, but is not limited to: sexual harassment, sexual violence, sex or gender-based bullying, hazing, stalking, domestic violence, dating violence, and failure to provide equal opportunity in admissions, activities, employment, and/or athletics.
As a recipient of federal funds, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) complies with Title IX and has designated a Title IX Coordinator to oversee all complaints of sex discrimination. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for identifying and addressing any patterns or systemic problems that arise during the review of such complaints. Additionally, other responsibilities include the coordination of training, education, and communications regarding Title IX procedures for the University community.
Title IX Coordinator & Deputy Coordinators
UTRGV has designated the following individuals to serve as the Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators:
| Role | Name | Position Title | Department | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title IX Coordinator | Florence Nocar | Interim Director, Office of Institutional Equity | Office of Institutional Equity | ESSBL 5.101 - Edinburg Campus 956-665-2103 florence.nocar@utrgv.edu |
| Deputy Coordinator: Students | Douglas Stoves | Associate Dean for Student Rights and Responsibilities | Student Rights and Responsibilities | Cortez Hall #204 – Brownsville Campus 956-882-5140 douglas.stoves@utrgv.edu |
| Assistant Deputy Coordinator: Students | David Marquez | Assistant Director for Student Rights and Responsibilities | Student Rights and Responsibilities | Cortez Hall #211 – Brownsville Campus 956-882-5034 david.marquez@utrgv.edu |
| Deputy Coordinator: Athletics | Farrah Manthei | Sr. Associate Director for Student Services/SWA | Athletics | EHPE1 1.102 - Edinburg Campus 956-665-2919 farrah.manthei@utrgv.edu |
| Deputy Coordinator: Staff & Faculty | Debra Torres | HR Business Partner | Human Resources | EMASS 2.140 - Edinburg Campus 956-665-3815 debra.torres@utrgv.edu |
Filing a Complaint
Students, Staff, Faculty, Applicants for Admission or Employment, or visitors who believe that they have been discriminated against on the basis of sex, may file a complaint with the Title IX Coordinator or a Deputy Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Coordinator will assist the individual in identifying the appropriate University policy and corresponding grievance procedure to resolve the complaint in a prompt and equitable manner.
Sexual Violence
To file a complaint of sexual violence, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or a Deputy Coordinator listed in the table above, depending upon whom the complaint is against. In addition, you may also contact:
- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Police Department
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: (956) 665-7151 or (956) 882-8232
Online: www.utrgv.edu/reportit
Inquiries
Inquiries about Title IX and UTRGV’s compliance may also be directed to:
Office of Civil Rights – U.S. Department of Education400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202
Hotline: (800) 421-3481
TDD#: (800) 521-2172
Email: OCR@ed.gov
Web: http://www.ed.gov/ocr