Erin Williams, J.D.
Interim Director of Equal Opportunity & Title IX Coordinator
Office of Legal Affairs - Mandeville Hall
678-839-3801
erint@westga.edu
Title IX & Equal Opportunity
What is Title IX?
The Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX is responsible for ensuring the University of West Georgia complies with applicable laws and policies regarding discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law.
Please refer to BOR Policy 6.7 and UWG Policy 6.2.3 for additional information.
Title IX Compliance - Notice of Non-Discrimination
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C.§§ 1681 et seq.) is a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination. It reads in part:
"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." -34 C.F.R. Part 106
At the University of West Georgia, the term "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.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations apply to the entire University community, including students, faculty, and staff, as well as contractors, vendors, visitors, and guests.
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
Jennifer Jordan
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Campus Center
678-839-6423
jjordan@westga.edu
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