Erin Williams, J.D.
Interim Director of Equal Opportunity & Title IX Coordinator
Human Resources - Aycock Hall
678-839-3801
erint@westga.edu
Title IX
What is Title IX?
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681 & its implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R Part 106 provides that “no person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.”
At the University of West Georgia, sexual misconduct includes, but is not limited to, such unwanted behavior as dating violence, domestic violence, nonconsensual sexual contact, nonconsensual sexual penetration, sexual exploitation, sexual harassment and stalking.
The Title IX Coordinator monitors UWG’s compliance with Title IX, oversees investigation and adjudication of complaints, and delivers Title IX training to the UWG community.
Reporting Options
Complaints regarding sexual misconduct or discrimination should be reported to any of the following:
Title IX Office

Deputy Title IX Coordinators
Terri Walthour
Interim Assistant Vice President of Human Resources, CHRO; Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Aycock Hall678-839-6424
twalthou@westga.edu
Laura Clayton Eady
Assistant Athletics Director and Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Gender Equity in Athletics
Athletic Operation Building678-839-9364
lclayton@westga.edu
Xavier Whitaker, Ed.D.
Sr. Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Campus Center
678-839-6423
whitake@westga.edu
University Police
To report an incident or to reach other offices after hours:678-839-6000
Health Services
678-839-6452
Counseling Center
678-839-6428
UWG Patient Advocates
Corey Hindman, Advocate678-839-5338
chindman@westga.edu
Anyone can file an independent complaint with the United States Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights (OCR). To learn more please contact:
Office of Civil Rights - Atlanta Office
US Department of Education
61 Forsyth St. S.W.
Suite 19T10
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8927
Telephone: (404) 974-9406
Fax: 404 974 9471
Email: OCR.Atlanta@ed.gov